Bathroom ➜ Bedroom

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I got new built flat in June'14, which has 2 bedrooms (1 master with en-suite), open plan lounge & kitchen, main bathroom, big hallway & 2 cupboards. The flat is on ground floor.


Got this flat on govt. first time buyer help to buy scheme with share of govt. equity and mortgage from Halifax. It has lease of 125 years.


The flat is still under its 2 years warrantee from Builder. There is a company the builder has assigned maintenance & general services and I am paying annual service charge to them.


The main bathroom is 7'6x9'1, I want to convert it to a single bedroom and convert one of the cupboard to WC with wash basin. Also the master bedroom en-suite can be separated & made independent by moving the door of the master bedroom to 90 degree to the right.


Now my questions:

1. Which of the following I have to inform/notify about the change?
                  a. Govt (as they are holder of part of the equity)
                  b. Lease holder (current lease holder)
                 c. Halifax (current mortgage provider)
                 d. Maintenance Service company
                 e. Builder (currently within warrantee)
                 f. Council
                 g. Any one else I am missing here
2. Do I have to secure the services of a solicitor during the process?
3. Any other precautions to care of before, during & after the process?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.


Thank you very much in advance.