We're considering becoming first time buyers at 40.... We've been spoilt for space in the rented place we've been in for the past 5.5years - living beyond our income bracket really.
So, trying to find somewhere in our pricey area that's within walking distance of school is a bit of a headache, and we'll have to go smaller. Which is fine - it'll make us get ride of stuff - but a place we've seen and liked would really need the roof converting to make it liveable long-term with two kids and visiting grandparents, as 3rd bedroom is tiny. Like 4'8 wide tiny. But would make the perfect space for a staircase!
House footprint is about 8 or 9m x 4m (interior measurements though) and the roof is the kind that goes to a single point at the party wall between the two semis. So to convert would need a hefty dorma, presumably at the side as that's the biggest bit of roof area.
I have no idea whether we'd need planning permission (as it would be visible from the front of the house, though not a conservation area or anything) or how much this would cost. Anyone done anything similar? We're in South Yorkshire so no scary London prices please!
All guidance much appreciated :)
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Loft conversion - ballpark figure..?
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Mij · 28/07/2013 15:08
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