Anyone With Experience of Barn Conversions?
Discussion
Not sure if this is the right forum but let's give it a try ...
I have been looking for some building land for some time and whilst looking, I have come across a barn for conversion. It's had a survey and pretty sound.
For estimation purposes, I have been using the estimations in one of the Self Build magazines I read. So my question, I assume a barn is going to be more hassle in many respects than a new build, but on the flip side, most of the main structure is in place so a lot of costs just aren't required.
The barn will be converted to to about 220 sq metres of living space so if I look at the estimates provided (for a new build) for Main Builder + Contractors (the route I intend to take), in the South West, Excellent Build Standard, Large House Size 220 sq m + the figure recommended is £1001 per sq metre.
I plan to do this for my home, not looking really for making money BUT want to make sure I am in the ballpark and not going to lose money. Using this number I will come to a total build cost of about £525k - £550k to end with something worth (today's value) £650k.
So the numbers seem to add up as long as my assumption about using this £1001 per sq m cost is in the ballpark ...
So back to the original question, anyone with experience of this to let me know if I am in the right area or a way off?
Thanks!!
I have been looking for some building land for some time and whilst looking, I have come across a barn for conversion. It's had a survey and pretty sound.
For estimation purposes, I have been using the estimations in one of the Self Build magazines I read. So my question, I assume a barn is going to be more hassle in many respects than a new build, but on the flip side, most of the main structure is in place so a lot of costs just aren't required.
The barn will be converted to to about 220 sq metres of living space so if I look at the estimates provided (for a new build) for Main Builder + Contractors (the route I intend to take), in the South West, Excellent Build Standard, Large House Size 220 sq m + the figure recommended is £1001 per sq metre.
I plan to do this for my home, not looking really for making money BUT want to make sure I am in the ballpark and not going to lose money. Using this number I will come to a total build cost of about £525k - £550k to end with something worth (today's value) £650k.
So the numbers seem to add up as long as my assumption about using this £1001 per sq m cost is in the ballpark ...
So back to the original question, anyone with experience of this to let me know if I am in the right area or a way off?
Thanks!!
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