Maisonette Over Garages

[Anon Private]

I have been looking at a freehold maisonette - flat

The accommodation consists of the whole top floor, over three garages (each garage can contain one car). One of the garages belongs to the maisonette. There are no other flats in the building. The building is detached

I have not seen accommodation like this before I am wondering if there are any disadvantages of this type of accommodation as a permanent residence.

For example, any maintenance that might be necessary to the wall might well involve builders having to erect structures on other people's allocated parking bays - in front of their garages.

I am also wondering about the ease of selling the flat in the future. The flat is freehold, but two of the three garages underneath the flat belong to other people. I wonder how building societies would consider this type of structure in respect of mortgages.

Further, the ceilings of the other two garages and the upper structures might present an ownership problem in respect of any repairs.

Are my concerns unfounded

Let me know what you think?

Thanks

UK resident

 

[Sabrinellka1]

Hello, mate. Tbh, I like your idea. It sounds really reasonable to me. Hope one day you’ll be able to make it come true. Actually, I have a friend who works as an engineer at https://carportaustralia.com.au/cantilever-carport/. The first time I met him was in Australia. Actually, I used to live in Australia about 5 years ago, but it’s another story to be told. And, you know, once my friend shared the same idea with me. So, I think 2 men can’t be wrong at the same time. So, I’ll be waiting for your reply, man. Best wishes.

 

[Alphaletz]

Your concerns are genuine!!! Sounds like a tricky situation. Could we have a few photos of what the property looks like? I'd personally recommend storing these in a system like https://alphaletz.com which is a great property management software for Landlords to use.