How much value could I add by doing the following

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It is a tough question because extended bungalows can sometimes make themselves less desirable, particularly when they rely on upward space.

Davesnave

Jackt90 wrote: »

Good point, and you're correct. This is why I'm talking 2 years from now as we're in the process of removing the agricultural attachment. Without this, I wouldn't be interested in buying.

I'd be pleased to know on what basis you will do this.

In my area, the council is most reluctant to remove ties, even though their presence makes owners equally reluctant to make serious improvements.

The council seems to believe that such property helps poor people into farming, when the reality is that most of these properties are bought outright, mortgages being difficult. A total lack of enforcement means that anyone with enough nerve or knowledge can do this.

I know of places where successful challenges these ties are made, but at present it's a bit of a postcode lottery.

Davesnave

Walcott wrote: »

It is a tough question because extended bungalows can sometimes make themselves less desirable, particularly when they rely on upward space.

I succeeded in obtaining PP for a second storey over part of mine in 2012.

It would have been expensive, per usable m2 of floor area obtained, but the thing which made me sure it was the wrong way to go was just the way it looked!

Jackt90

Davesnave wrote: »

I'd be pleased to know on what basis you will do this.

In my area, the council is most reluctant to remove ties, even though their presence makes owners equally reluctant to make serious improvements.

The council seems to believe that such property helps poor people into farming, when the reality is that most of these properties are bought outright, mortgages being difficult. A total lack of enforcement means that anyone with enough nerve or knowledge can do this.

I know of places where successful challenges these ties are made, but at present it's a bit of a postcode lottery.

I'm at early stages with a planning consultant regarding the attachement removal. He has dealt with many cases in the past, with a 95% success rate.

One of the things you have to do is put the property on the market for 12 months and deter prospective buyers until the period is over. Then go back to the council and preach that you cannot sell the property in it's current state.

I'm sure there's a lot more to it than this... it will also cost a small wedge.

Davesnave

Jackt90 wrote: »

I'm at early stages with a planning consultant regarding the attachement removal. He has dealt with many cases in the past, with a 95% success rate.

One of the things you have to do is put the property on the market for 12 months and deter prospective buyers until the period is over. Then go back to the council and preach that you cannot sell the property in it's current state.

I'm sure there's a lot more to it than this... it will also cost a small wedge.

Yes, I've viewed tied houses in the past which were 'up for sale,' but not really!

The experiences were hilarious and frustrating, with the agent dissing the property and the neighbours in one case, and the farmer denying the house was still on the market in another.

Near me, however, a property was on the market for over two years without a taker, yet the council refused to remove the tie. The reason given was that the price was set unrealistically high.

Jackt90

Davesnave wrote: »

Yes, I've viewed tied houses in the past which were 'up for sale,' but not really!

The experiences were hilarious and frustrating, with the agent dissing the property and the neighbours in one case, and the farmer denying the house was still on the market in another.

Near me, however, a property was on the market for over two years without a taker, yet the council refused to remove the tie. The reason given was that the price was set unrealistically high.

The advice he gave was not to rush. Everything needs to
be adequately prepared. Regarding the housevalue, like you mentioned, the property will need to be on the market at fairvalue and not over. Time will tell, there’s really no rush on my part as I’llbe buying another property in the meantime, which will keep me busy.