Converting 2 properties into 1 (it was originally one building/home)

pinky79

Hi

We are considering buying a property in Somerset which was one cottage/unit, but around 1968, converted into 2.

Its being sold on one title deed.

We would like to buy it, converting it back to to one property. 

We're not cash buyers and do not wish to use a bridging loan.

Mortgage company and brokers are saying a valuer would go to the property to ensure it 'appears' to be one dwelling. The main issue appears to be it can't have 2 kitchens. Multiple bedrooms and bathrooms are fine as they are common.

We would likely keep the 2 stair cases.

Our thoughts are to take down the plasterboard wall connecting the 2 reception rooms (1 in each property), and make the older/smaller kitchen of one property look like it functions as a utility room.

Any hints, tips or advice on what the minimum steps could be to convince a valuer its one property (so we can buy it)?

Any recommendations on who we need to check with / get permissions from to ensure the whole process is done correctly and efficiently?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you in advance ☺️

Albermarle

Duplicate thread from House buying board.
Trying to understand what needs doing to convert 2 properties into 1 — MoneySavingExpert Forum

OP - The forum moderators do not allow duplicate threads.
In any case the same posters tend to be active in both forums. 

pinky79

I wasn't sure which subject matched the question better