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    The benefits of a ground survey

    Sep 24, 2020 2 minutes

    Q We’ve found a plot we’d like to buy to self-build our dream home but its been suggested to us that we get a ground investigation survey done before we purchase the land. Is this really necessary? SELINA, TEWKESBURY

    When I talk to self-builders about budgeting, one of the biggest

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