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Extra bedroom via a studio in the garden

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

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  • FreeBear
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    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 ?
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  • Robin9
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    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.
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  • FreeBear wrote: »
    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. .
  • lincroft1710
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    What is your budget?
    If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales
  • What is your budget?

    Probably not worth it because I didn't consider waste pipes... but it would have to be 'worth it'.
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