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Hi, I need to create a doorway from the ground floor external side wall of a commercial property to the first floor (residential). I assume I have to do the following: 1. Create an opening from the ground floor external wall with lintle and door 2. Create an opening on joists of the first...

Hi, How much will it cost to convert a commercial floor of 30 meter length by 6 meter width to 2 two bedroom flats (Build Cost only). I am trying to buy a commercial building (if planning is approved). Building has ground floor, first floor and cellar. The entire area is 30 meter length...

I asked my friend again today about the extension of the property he is trying to buy. He said the seller is not using it as kitchen, it is used as a reception room. There is radiator, light etc. Seller said, as it is considered as a porch, he does not need building regulation. Please see the...

Hi, One of my friends is buying a property which is extended to the rear (kitchen) 3 meter. The seller of the property says, he did not require planning permission as it is within permitted development, but does the seller require Building Regulations approval? Seller says he did not require...

What I understand is it is the National Highways' clawbacks. The freeholder has a lease with National Highways for 979 years and they are selling the leasehold land. In the legal pack it says, if any Trigger Event happens, I need to inform National Highways.

Thank you so much Mottie, I did not know in Freehold also they can do the same. I think I should not buy this piece of land, my intention was to get planning permission and build a semi-commercial building. It looks like I will end up spending thousands of pounds in the future.

Hi, I am planning to buy a leasehold land which is owned by the Highway Authority. I can see some clawbacks in the document like if I get planning permission or if I do any development in the land within the next 25 years, I need to pay 30% of the market value. This property is used for some...

I am planning to buy a building which has got the ground floor pub (the pub is closed) and the first floor is a residential flat. My intention is to buy it and convert the ground floor as well to a Residential Flat. It has no planning permission yet. The seller wants to complete the sale as...

It is not turning at all. I thought it is not removable.

Is that golden part a screw? It is used to turn on the tap. If I turn it will just open the water.

Hi, I have an old tap on the bath. Please see the attached image. Recently the water pressure is very low and flow is very slow. I cleaned the aerator. It is clean. The next step is to check the washer in the cartridge. But, I cannot open the top cap of the tap. How do I remove the tap cap...