Buying a house is a big deal and probably one of the most expensive choices you’ll ever make. If you’re planning to renovate—like adding extra space, putting in a pool, or building a garage—you’ve got to check something called the “urban planning certificate” first. This document is given by the local government and tells you what changes you can legally make to the property based on the area’s rules. What’s the Urban Planning Certificate? The urban planning certificate is an official paper that explains what you can and can’t do to a property based on where it’s located. It’ll give you the lowdown on things like: If you’re thinking about making any big changes, this certificate will tell you if your ideas are even possible in that area, since different places have different rules. Why Is This Certificate Important? Imagine you buy a house thinking you can add a pool,…

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