Can i extend into my neighbors loft?

eddddy

Williams59 said:

cymruchris said:

You could just buy the entire flat -do what you wanted to do reference the legals/paperwork etc - as you wouldn't object to yourself - then get the work done  - and then when all was completed, you could rent out the flat for a bit of side income  

i wish i could afford it!

Bear in mind that the neighbouring flat could extend into their own roof space, and potentially make a big chunk of 'profit' by doing that - as an example, let's say they'd make £50k profit.

So, using that example, they'd expect you to pay them about £50k, to compensate them for that.

Also, you'd need the freeholder's consent to carry out your plan, and they'd probably be expecting you to pay them 50% of the uplift/profit, in return for giving you consent.

Mickygg

 £10k I can’t believe anyone would accept that when selling. This would put people off wanting to buy a flat with no one above them. 

pleasedelete

It would turn a top floor flat into a middle flat (someone above). Unless it is a very cheap flat £10k would no reflect the lower value 

thearchitect

greatcrested said:

All this will take time. What is the neighbour's sale time-table? I doubt he'll be willing to postpone/delay his sale.

Planning should not be an issue I don't think, though Building Regs will, particularly the fire and sound-proofing aspects of the flying.... errr.... leasehold!

I think OP really needs to focus on the Building Regs as the likely need to incorporate a separating floor (i.e. fire resistance to both sides) will mean that the input of the neighbour below is required.  How's he going to feel when a new Gypfloor ceiling has to be installed?  What happens if he says no?

scottishblondie

People will pay a premium for a top floor flat as there is no noise coming from above.  If the flat has the use of the loft space then there is also additional storage space and the possibility of conversion to living space.  I wouldn't be willing to devalue and reduce the appeal of a top floor flat by selling the loft space to the neighbour.  You can ask, but if the neighbour has any sense he'll refuse.