Land Buying Guides

Expert guides covering everything you need to know about buying land in the UK — from legal requirements to financing and planning permission.

Certificate of Lawful Development for a Mobile Home: The CLD/CLEUD Route
GUIDE14 Jun 202613 min read

Certificate of Lawful Development for a Mobile Home: The CLD/CLEUD Route

A Certificate of Lawful Development can prove your caravan use is legal—but only if you have the right evidence and meet strict timing rules. Here's what CLD and CLEUD really mean for mobile homes.

Can You Live on Your Own Land in a Mobile Home, Caravan or Tiny House? (UK, 2026)
GUIDE14 Jun 202617 min read

Can You Live on Your Own Land in a Mobile Home, Caravan or Tiny House? (UK, 2026)

Can you buy land to live on in the UK? Sometimes yes, often no. This is the straight-talking, definitive guide to living on your own land in a mobile home, caravan or tiny house – covering planning law, lawful routes and real risks.

Tiny House Planning Permission in the UK: What You Need to Know
GUIDE14 Jun 202619 min read

Tiny House Planning Permission in the UK: What You Need to Know

Thinking of placing a tiny house on UK land? The planning reality depends entirely on whether it's legally a caravan (mobile) or a building (fixed). Here's the honest breakdown.

Can You Live in a Caravan on Your Own Land? The Rules, Honestly
GUIDE14 Jun 202615 min read

Can You Live in a Caravan on Your Own Land? The Rules, Honestly

Owning land doesn't automatically mean you can live in a caravan on it. Here's what planning law really says about the 28-day rule, temporary siting, and using a caravan as your main home.

How to Check Land Really Has Mobile-Home Permission
GUIDE14 Jun 202614 min read

How to Check Land Really Has Mobile-Home Permission

Checking whether land truly has permission for a mobile home means digging into the planning register, looking for conditions and restrictions, and spotting the red flags. Here's the honest, practical guide.

Land With Planning Permission for a Mobile Home: What It Really Means
GUIDE14 Jun 202619 min read

Land With Planning Permission for a Mobile Home: What It Really Means

Not all 'mobile home permission' means you can live there full-time. We explain what planning permission for a mobile home actually covers, why many listings overstate the case, and the exact checks to run before you pay a deposit.

The Complete Land Due Diligence Checklist Before You Buy
GUIDE14 Jun 202619 min read

The Complete Land Due Diligence Checklist Before You Buy

Complete checklist of essential land due diligence checks before buying in the UK. From title searches to ground investigations, discover every check that protects your investment.

How to Check for Subsidence and Ground Stability Before Buying Land in the UK
GUIDE7 Jun 202612 min read

How to Check for Subsidence and Ground Stability Before Buying Land in the UK

Discover how to identify subsidence risks and assess ground stability when purchasing land in the UK. This comprehensive guide covers surveys, warning signs, and protection strategies.

How to Check for Pylons and Power Lines on Land: Compensation, Health Risks and Property Value Impact
GUIDE5 Jun 202613 min read

How to Check for Pylons and Power Lines on Land: Compensation, Health Risks and Property Value Impact

Discover everything you need to know about electricity pylons and overhead power lines on land, including compensation rights, health considerations, and impact on property values.

How to Check for Livestock Movement Restrictions and Disease Control Zones Before Buying Land in the UK
GUIDE5 Jun 202613 min read

How to Check for Livestock Movement Restrictions and Disease Control Zones Before Buying Land in the UK

Learn how to verify livestock movement restrictions and disease control zones before purchasing agricultural land in the UK, including step-by-step checks and regulatory requirements.

How to Check for Footpaths, Bridleways and Public Rights of Way Before Buying Land in the UK
GUIDE30 May 202613 min read

How to Check for Footpaths, Bridleways and Public Rights of Way Before Buying Land in the UK

Essential guide to checking for footpaths, bridleways and public rights of way before buying land in the UK. Learn where to search, what they mean for development, and how to assess their impact.

How to Check for Burial Grounds and Cemeteries Before Buying Land in the UK
GUIDE25 May 202614 min read

How to Check for Burial Grounds and Cemeteries Before Buying Land in the UK

Discover how to identify burial grounds, cemeteries, and ancient graves on land before purchase. Essential checks, legal implications, and databases every UK land buyer needs to know.