Converting Non Standard Construction to standard build for mortgage

AgapeKer

I recently purchased a property on auction without realising it was a non standard build. 

My plan is to refurbish and get a buy to let mortgage afterwards. 

I would like to find out if anyone has done this and how much the repair is likely to cost. Also if with a PCR certificate, the property can be viewed as normal standard build. 

Thank you 

DullGreyGuy

Whats the current construction? Is it the whole property or part of it?

eddddy

I believe there are different types of PRC building systems. Some types can be repaired, but it's not economic/viable to repair other types.

So you probably need to get a survey and quotes for your specific house to get a reasonable idea of costs.

Is the house detached, semi or terraced? If it's semi or terraced, you might not be able to get a certificate unless the house it's attached to is repaired as well.

So it might only ever be suitable for a cash buyer, or for demolishing and rebuilding (which might be difficult if it's joined to another PRC house).

lincroft1710

AgapeKer said:

I recently purchased a property on auction without realising it was a non standard build. 

My plan is to refurbish and get a buy to let mortgage afterwards. 

I would like to find out if anyone has done this and how much the repair is likely to cost. Also if with a PCR certificate, the property can be viewed as normal standard build. 

Thank you 

You need to give far more details for anyone to even hazard a guess as to possible cost. Size of property, whereabouts in UK. what exactly the construction is, etc 

Mr.Generous

If its PRC as opposed to something to do with a covid test PCR - then you can see at a glance the construction is effectively single skin because there are no (or very narrow) window ledges inside the house. Did you actually visit the property, look at the legal pack or view the listing? I would imagine the cost to convert would be extortionate. Just let it your self. I wonder what the ERPC is like for single skin too. Might be worth checking that out as the lowest 2 ratings can't be let.

Grizebeck

Take a picture and should be able to tell you what type of PRC it is
how on earth did you buy a house and not realise it was Non standard construction?
Some PRC's are better then others

mi-key

AgapeKer said:

I recently purchased a property on auction without realising it was a non standard build. 

My plan is to refurbish and get a buy to let mortgage afterwards. 

I would like to find out if anyone has done this and how much the repair is likely to cost. Also if with a PCR certificate, the property can be viewed as normal standard build. 

Thank you 

That is why it was being sold at auction... 

housebuyer143

Photo? Was it a Cornish house? If so, these are routinely changed to brick even if the joining property isn't done.  It's not cheap (I saw it quoted at £50k) but it is possible. 

Grizebeck

mi-key said:

AgapeKer said:

I recently purchased a property on auction without realising it was a non standard build. 

My plan is to refurbish and get a buy to let mortgage afterwards. 

I would like to find out if anyone has done this and how much the repair is likely to cost. Also if with a PCR certificate, the property can be viewed as normal standard build. 

Thank you 

That is why it was being sold at auction... 

And why people should do due diligence
Nothing wrong with some non standard houses. You just have to know

theartfullodger

AgapeKer said:

Converting Non Standard Construction to standard build for mortgage

That usually/often requires knocking the place down & building a replacement property.

Just don't bother with a mortgage, buy as a (genuine) cash buyer.

user1977

mi-key said:

AgapeKer said:

I recently purchased a property on auction without realising it was a non standard build. 

My plan is to refurbish and get a buy to let mortgage afterwards. 

I would like to find out if anyone has done this and how much the repair is likely to cost. Also if with a PCR certificate, the property can be viewed as normal standard build. 

Thank you 

That is why it was being sold at auction... 

There might be additional reasons which the OP is still to find out about!