House opinion

gtmark · 03-08-2017, 10:08

Ive recently bought a 2 bed semi in sunny rural wales with plenty of garden (about 40ft wide and 300 long) and seperate garage, house itself has had loads of work done, new roof, rendering, wiring etc... so its only internal cosmetics and the garage to sort.

My next door neighbour is lets just say, step-toes decendant

house is a mess, needs LOADS of work and has never had wiring done but its the mirror image of mine with the same amount of land, would make an awsome detached house.

he is considering selling up in a few years and its going to be CHEAP

, has anybody every turned 2 seperate semi's into one house? and whats the complications involved, do i need planning etc??

To give you an idea, i paid 60k for my house and its structurally perfect with only cosmetics needed, so his is going to be cheap

terranosaurusdoug · 03-08-2017, 10:20

Never done owt like that before but if I had the chance I would be more concerned about the legalities than anything practical

jims-terrano · 03-08-2017, 10:24

I'd be contacting your local planning dept at the council for advice. You could also contact an architect and have an initial consultation which may well be free.

Good luck and what an amazing opportunity, I'd be grabbing it with both hands.

gtmark · 03-08-2017, 10:29

Thanks guys, ive sent the planning office an E-mail to find out some info, but will prob take a few weeks to get back to me. ive searched the internet for information, but it seems its something thats not commonly done, or if it is its not documented

Thats why i moved so far out from where i used to live, the house come on the market, and it was STUPIDLY cheap (and the amazing view from my windows) Even my father said a house that cheap is probably a basket case, After the first viewing it turned out it was a little gem

Ive told my neighbour to not put it on the market when he decides to sell up but come straight to me

Legalities are the only thing that are really worrying me, construction i can handle myself, thankfully we are on oil up here so i dont have to worry about getting a gas supply capped

Fez_uk · 03-08-2017, 10:34

Where abouts in wales are you? South?

gtmark · 03-08-2017, 10:40

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Originally Posted by Fez_uk

Where abouts in wales are you? South?

Yeah south mate, Just outside ammanford in a little villiage called Cwaen Cae Gurwen

03-08-2017, 10:08	#1
gtmark Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Wales Vehicle: Pathfinder & Maverick Posts: 50	House opinion Ive recently bought a 2 bed semi in sunny rural wales with plenty of garden (about 40ft wide and 300 long) and seperate garage, house itself has had loads of work done, new roof, rendering, wiring etc... so its only internal cosmetics and the garage to sort. My next door neighbour is lets just say, step-toes decendant house is a mess, needs LOADS of work and has never had wiring done but its the mirror image of mine with the same amount of land, would make an awsome detached house. he is considering selling up in a few years and its going to be CHEAP , has anybody every turned 2 seperate semi's into one house? and whats the complications involved, do i need planning etc?? To give you an idea, i paid 60k for my house and its structurally perfect with only cosmetics needed, so his is going to be cheap

03-08-2017, 10:20	#2
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Never done owt like that before but if I had the chance I would be more concerned about the legalities than anything practical

03-08-2017, 10:24	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I'd be contacting your local planning dept at the council for advice. You could also contact an architect and have an initial consultation which may well be free. Good luck and what an amazing opportunity, I'd be grabbing it with both hands.

03-08-2017, 10:29	#4
gtmark Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Wales Vehicle: Pathfinder & Maverick Posts: 50	Thanks guys, ive sent the planning office an E-mail to find out some info, but will prob take a few weeks to get back to me. ive searched the internet for information, but it seems its something thats not commonly done, or if it is its not documented Thats why i moved so far out from where i used to live, the house come on the market, and it was STUPIDLY cheap (and the amazing view from my windows) Even my father said a house that cheap is probably a basket case, After the first viewing it turned out it was a little gem Ive told my neighbour to not put it on the market when he decides to sell up but come straight to me Legalities are the only thing that are really worrying me, construction i can handle myself, thankfully we are on oil up here so i dont have to worry about getting a gas supply capped

03-08-2017, 10:34	#5
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Where abouts in wales are you? South?