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Site-Wide Development Plans and Section 106: Basics for New-Build Buyers

High-level orientation: why large sites have estate management, infrastructure timing, and planning obligations that can affect service charges.

Published: 18 Apr 2026 · Updated: 18 Apr 2026 · 8 min read

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