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linked garage conversion 2 story, cost.

Me and my husband are looking at buying a different property but the house is a semi detached on one side and has the property's garage the other side, then the next door neighbours garage is attached to what would be ours.
Can I still convert garage even though it is attached to next door neighbours garage?
Can i convert garage and make it 2 story?

What sort of price would either of these be I am in Gloucestershire and struggling to get a rough idea of cost or whether we would be allowed to convert.

Not sure id it makes a difference but the garage is set back from the house by few foot.

If this wasn't an option we were thinking of maby an attic conversion the property as it stands is a good size 3 bed and has a lot of attic space but again we are unsure on price anyone got an idea?

if we converted the attic thought we would still need to convert the gaage as my husband needs an office at home.

I cant find any information on converting garages that are linked to neighbours garage or price.

All of the options also depend on the cost.

Please help
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Comments

  • afroscot
    afroscot Posts: 261 Forumite
    My garage joins neighbours but we have bathrooms above. I am currently about to get a conversion - wc/whb and a room. £6500 was one quote £9800 the second quote.

    Hope that gives you an idea.
  • richardw
    richardw Posts: 19,470 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    The garage issue may involve the party wall legislation and you might have costs invoving party wall surveyors.
    Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.
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