Converting a house into flats

[K911]

Hello,

We have recently purchased a terraced town house and have been granted permission to convert it into a 7 bedroom HMO. However, we are now considering converting the property into three flats. Is there guidance on how big each flat needs to be? I have checked the planning portal but the information seems vague.

Thank you

 

[Longterminvestor]

This might help:-

https://www.architecture.com/-/media/gathercontent/space-standards-for-homes/additional-documents/homewisereport2015pdf.pdf

 

[diyhelp]

How are the current rental rates looking in the area? Although long-term I'm sure there is huge potential, and much will a conversion cost? I assume that many builders will be charging more than the "normal rate" due to the coronavirus and various safety measures they need to take?

 

[PostBrexitInvestor]

In light of the second wave of the coronavirus maybe you should put the project on hold? The problem is, once you start there will be carrying costs as I can't help but delays in access to building sites, etc if/when the virus gets any worse. Is it worth the risk?

 

[manxdevelopments]

Hi @K911, what did you go for in the end? What made you choose one over the other? Would be interested to know.

 

[Commonre]

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