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Extra bedroom via a studio in the garden
comedyseeker123
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Hi,
I'm wanting to increase the number of bedrooms in my house to increase rental. Moreso because I will be buying atwo bedroom and I think some people might be put off by just living with the landlord. Anyway I'm considering a loft conversion but also the back garden is a possibility.
A granny annex/tiny house/modified garden shed - whatever you want to call it, can anyone throw me any ideas/suggestions/thoughts/comments?
Part of me gets annoyed iwth my housemates and Im at an age where I should be living alone. I won't be getting a partner in the near future due to severe mental health difficulties after the last break up. I want to maxamise my income.
Think about something like this... but with a small bathroom. I have had a look at many small houses and as I don't have alot of stuff (prefered) I think it could be a goer.
Think about this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20x10-Pent-Offset-Evolution-Insulated-Composite-Cladding-Garden-Shed-Garden-Room/264384649851?hash=item3d8e8d9a7b:g:4kwAAOSwuqRdG0iv
I would also be adding a hot tub, but that's a different thread :T
I'm wanting to increase the number of bedrooms in my house to increase rental. Moreso because I will be buying atwo bedroom and I think some people might be put off by just living with the landlord. Anyway I'm considering a loft conversion but also the back garden is a possibility.
A granny annex/tiny house/modified garden shed - whatever you want to call it, can anyone throw me any ideas/suggestions/thoughts/comments?
Part of me gets annoyed iwth my housemates and Im at an age where I should be living alone. I won't be getting a partner in the near future due to severe mental health difficulties after the last break up. I want to maxamise my income.
Think about something like this... but with a small bathroom. I have had a look at many small houses and as I don't have alot of stuff (prefered) I think it could be a goer.
Think about this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20x10-Pent-Offset-Evolution-Insulated-Composite-Cladding-Garden-Shed-Garden-Room/264384649851?hash=item3d8e8d9a7b:g:4kwAAOSwuqRdG0iv
I would also be adding a hot tub, but that's a different thread :T
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http://thepodfactory.ie/family-garden-room-extensions-pods/ This sort of thing0
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comedyseeker123 wrote: »A granny annex/tiny house/modified garden shed - whatever you want to call it, can anyone throw me any ideas/suggestions/thoughts/comments?
Planning permission - You will probably need it, and it may be refused depending on local authority development plans.
It will also need to comply with building regulations. Are you going to install a toilet & shower ? That will need connecting to a foul sewer and incur fees & paperwork.
Electrics will need signing off, either via building control or self certifying electrician. How do you intend to meter and charge for electricity ?Any language construct that forces such insanity in this case should be abandoned without regrets. –
Erik Aronesty, 2014
Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.0 -
In your budget you need to allow for the concrete base, water and electric supplies. Who will erect it ?
What about the main house - are you intending to let out (as bedrooms) the ground floor ? If so don't forget the property becomes a HMO and all that that entails.Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill0 -
Planning permission - You will probably need it, and it may be refused depending on local authority development plans.
It will also need to comply with building regulations. Are you going to install a toilet & shower ? That will need connecting to a foul sewer and incur fees & paperwork.
Electrics will need signing off, either via building control or self certifying electrician. How do you intend to meter and charge for electricity ?
Oh yes the sewage. Is it a big job? Perhaps a permanent extension would be better or a loft conversion. .0 -
What is your budget?If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales0
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lincroft1710 wrote: »What is your budget?
Probably not worth it because I didn't consider waste pipes... but it would have to be 'worth it'.0
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