I have had an offer accepted on a Victorian house. The estate agent markets it as a three bed "+ loft room" which to me means that it is does not conform to building regs.
It has a single velux facing the rear, no dormer so on the face of it is a permitted development. There is a proper staircase leading to the first floor landing but no fire door and I don't think any fire alarms fitted.
The room is not finished (the owners are splitting up so want to sell as is) which means that the flooring has not been laid which means it may be possible to take a peek at the joists and see what work has been done IF the current owners won't tell me what has (hasn't) been done.
I wish to use the room as an office where I'll work 3 out of 5 days a week. What considerations should I keep in mind regarding regularisation? Is regularisation required to use it in this capacity or should I think about going the whole hog and add value in converting it to a "habitable" room and thus a four bedroom property?
Help would be appreciated as I'm trying to get this purchase wrapped up before Christmas.
Many thanks in advance.
It has a single velux facing the rear, no dormer so on the face of it is a permitted development. There is a proper staircase leading to the first floor landing but no fire door and I don't think any fire alarms fitted.
The room is not finished (the owners are splitting up so want to sell as is) which means that the flooring has not been laid which means it may be possible to take a peek at the joists and see what work has been done IF the current owners won't tell me what has (hasn't) been done.
I wish to use the room as an office where I'll work 3 out of 5 days a week. What considerations should I keep in mind regarding regularisation? Is regularisation required to use it in this capacity or should I think about going the whole hog and add value in converting it to a "habitable" room and thus a four bedroom property?
Help would be appreciated as I'm trying to get this purchase wrapped up before Christmas.
Many thanks in advance.