Hi all

This week, I have been to see council and discussed each property with them. My big tip is: before investing in any area, visit the council and talk to the planning section about what you want to do. You want a really helpful attitude from the staff and if you don't live in the area and can't visit them in person, find out what you can from their website and then ring them.

Finding some local property developers to talk to as well or engineering or architect firms may give you more insight as well. The council I spoke with this week are just so helpful, it absolutely makes working with them a pleasure and I feel really confident about choosing the right property to get started with.

I have also had a prelimenary meeting with my builder and will talk with him next about each of the properties to get his choice and then it will be time to make some offers! Wish me luck!
Fran