What cost and sequence to renovate a house I'm thinking about?

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Hi all.

I'm wondering if you can help.

I'm looking to purchase https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-61976883.html
Here is a picture of the rear https://imgur.com/a7lBEzz

This is the floorplan: https://imgur.com/pjpaScQ I want to knock out the arrowed wall and utilise this space to add on to the kitchen

Here is a picture of the outdoor rooms https://imgur.com/A861I28 and https://imgur.com/w2o1dh2

Here is the neighbouring building: https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/50466100

Here is a picture of the rear showing their extension for comparison: https://imgur.com/b2oLHHl

This is what I want to do:
1-renovate the bathroom (it has an old boiler about 1m20 tall with 70cm diameter in a corner) like this: https://victoriaplum-images-1.imgix.net/uploads/8729ac37-4452-49b5-aeb0-798e2c27fb67.jpg
2-replace gas fires to central heating
3-install a basic kitchen with cooker on the wall to outside (to allow minimum corners on extractor fan)

What costs am I looking at in worst case scenario?

£3,000 total rewiring of electrics
£3,000 converting to gas central heating (does this include boiler replacement?)
£3,000 bathroom conversion
£3,000 basic kitchen.

Are my estimates accurate? How much approximately am I looking at in breaking the wall? Do I need planning permission?

Thanks for any assistance.
 
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I am sure somebody will provide estimates for your proposed work , there are some very helpful people on here :)
 
Your prices are more best case scenario. Expect things like rotten joists, lack of insulation, doors and casings replacement, smoke alarms, extractor fans (ducting etc), dodgy uninsulated floors, crap SVP's and drainage, Artex ceiling replacement, lack of escape windows blah blah.

You could easily stick another couple of grand on each of those prices for worst case.
 
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Basic kitchen is about right.
My kitchen was about £2780, that included
units, sink + installation £2000
extractor fan £130
worktops £150
flooring £500

electrics and plumbing were done at time of extension, but probably about £1000 on top if separate. That's gas pipe for cooker, radiator, hot and cold, outdoor tap.
If you are buying new white goods then obviously the price will go up a fair amount, and built in units cost more than free standing.

kitchen.jpg
 
Thanks all.

You've been very helpful. I've decided not to proceed accounting for costs. I still think it's a good investment but I don't have the cash nor the experience to take advantage.
 
Thanks all.

You've been very helpful. I've decided not to proceed accounting for costs. I still think it's a good investment but I don't have the cash nor the experience to take advantage.
Wise move (y)

Its easy to start dreaming but costs for renovations are always above budget never below, even more sp without experience
 

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