Filming on private property requires the owner's written consent. A location agreement protects both the production (confirming they have the right to film) and the owner (ensuring reinstatement and damage protection). The location fee is negotiable — private homeowners can earn significant income from film location fees.

• Without written permission, filming on private land is trespass
• Location fees: range from £500/day for residential to tens of thousands for commercial properties
• Production must be insured — ask for certificate of insurance before signing
• Planning permission: production vehicles, lighting rigs, and tents may require temporary structures consent
• Business rates: if a location is regularly used for filming, HMRC may assess for business rates

Legal reference: Trespass (tort law); Town and Country Planning Act 1990; Occupiers Liability Act 1957