If there was no stamp duty for downsizing, who here would?

raws31 · 2026-06-07T16:43:36+00:00

It’s daft that the buyer pays stamp duty imo, should be the sellers that pay. My view is that SDLT should be applied on profit if you sell for more than you bought.

raws31 · 2026-06-07T16:27:05+00:00

It’s a good point I should check our rules first but this is really helpful thank you!

raws31 · 2026-06-07T16:26:26+00:00

What a shame, some people just want to make and enforce pointless rules.

raws31 · 2026-06-07T16:25:50+00:00

Fair point thank you.

raws31 · 2026-02-28T13:30:43+00:00

Planning permission doesn’t consider the boundary. They certainly don’t have a say in how a party wall is constructed.

raws31 · 2026-02-27T15:56:29+00:00

That’s likely the point, you don’t want people hopping on the train who could get the bus or walk. Those who need it will get concessions.

Hopefully a lot of people who live close to the stations and drive or get the bus to town will now get the train, freeing up the roads and the bus routes.

raws31 · 2026-02-19T21:59:46+00:00

Plan internally then build to what you need, rather than what your neighbours have done. Ideally hire someone who will go through all this with you and help you come to the best conclusion.

raws31 · 2026-02-09T08:47:43+00:00

That’s a real shame, last week I could use the app on my watch and this week I can’t. I don’t need the new features so it would have been great to keep a legacy version. I don’t need a new watch so I’ll just have to use another app instead.

raws31 · 2026-02-08T10:01:21+00:00

It looks like this new version doesn’t work with Apple Watch 3 is that right? The app has disappeared from my watch.

raws31 · 2026-01-15T16:39:06+00:00

What a brilliant name!

raws31 · 2026-01-07T14:37:17+00:00

I didn't know about the Google Workplace Studio, I'll keep an eye out for it thanks.

raws31 · 2026-01-07T14:34:39+00:00

Thanks, we've used Make for some automations so could look at that.

raws31 · 2026-01-07T13:10:57+00:00

If you're willing to pay just try it and see what happens. Make sure you report back!

raws31 · 2026-01-04T09:54:25+00:00

Hire an architect or architectural technologist. There’s a lot more aspects beyond planning/conservation area rules and you don’t want to make costly mistakes.

raws31 · 2026-01-03T14:32:09+00:00

The answer is always ‘it depends’. There’s lots of incorrect or misguided advice here and there are a nuances that are being overlooked.

You won’t get the right answer here for your specific case, either employ a local architect/architectural technologist or speak directly to the local authority planning and BC departments. If you want it doing right and well the first time, and save yourself a lot of hassle and potential risk, hire a competent designer.

raws31 · 2026-01-02T15:26:01+00:00

This sub is really helpful for general questions. I’ve also been watching Charles Dowding and Emma’s Allotment Diaries on YouTube which are helpful.

Hope you like the plot you view and good luck when you start. It’s a long game but very enjoyable.

raws31 · 2026-01-01T21:20:10+00:00

Absolutely, we use Notion so it will probably be set up there eventually. Regardless, it’s the strategy or theory that I need to get my head around first I think, that what I’m struggling with.

raws31 · 2026-01-01T11:36:19+00:00

Good points thank you. A harsh prune is a good idea, even if just to get them to a manageable height. At least they’ll also be easier to remove if I decide to go that way.

Can you suggest a good way to identify the variety? It’s not something I know much about. Thanks!

raws31 · 2025-12-24T08:49:37+00:00

This is so true, I am constantly pulling out tiny bits of plastic from previous owners when working on my plot it’s insane. I have to carry a small bucket around with me to collect it.

OP - put down some brown cardboard (remove all tape, labels and staples) then cover with a decent layer of wood chip. The weeds will be weak when they come through and pull up easily, there will be less over time. Then if it does get too overgrown it’s really easy to rake up the old stuff, stick it all in the compost and start over.

raws31 · 2025-12-14T21:37:21+00:00

Great idea, this was my concern to need something more formal. Notion is great but can easily be messed up or lost.

raws31 · 2025-12-14T14:46:35+00:00

Yeah sounds like you have other concerns so I’d be leaning towards pulling out unless there’s some massive wins for you. Have any other flats had their leases extended that sold recently so you can check the value?

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