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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Why buyers hear about Section 106
Planning obligations can fund infrastructure and community outcomes. Your conveyancer explains what binds your plot.
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Estate management companies may maintain shared areas. Understand what you pay and what standards apply.
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