BUT, if the wall you intend to move is a load-bearing wall, it might not be as simple as grabbing a sledgehammer and garbage bag. Tearing off a load-bearing wall can lead to the collapse of the house. One of the main concerns when removing a wall is whether or not the wall can withstand the load. If a load-bearing wall is simply knocked down, this can jeopardize the structural integrity of your home.
The age of your home will also influence the load-bearing capacity of the walls. For example, if you live in a relatively new bungalow, most, if not all, of the interior walls will not withstand load. The load-bearing walls of your house will only be the outer walls. This is because newer homes are built with roof beams, which are self-supporting and only support the weight of the roof that falls through the exterior walls.
Removing any load-bearing wall from a house requires modifying the structure, which means that a building permit is necessary. While it shouldn't be too difficult to obtain a building permit for a renovation or remodeling project, the permit application process can be complex and time-consuming. A single error in the documentation could cause your request to be denied or approval delayed until you've made the necessary corrections.
