Live/work space is property that is specifically designed for both residential and commercial use. It usually needs planning permission for dual use and may be liable for business rates on the commercial element, unlike ‘ancillary’ homeworking (homeworking in part of a normal house which doesn’t affect the main residential use). Live/work has many advantages for people wanting to run a business where they also live, and is sometimes promoted by government to encourage local enterprise.

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