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    Barn Conversions

    I'm about to put an offer in on a barn conversion. I've done as much research as I can think of, and am happy with the compromises I think I'd need to make.

    Anyone here got experience of barn conversions, and got any thoughts on things I ought to consider/ask?
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    Originally posted by MaryPoppins View Post
    I'm about to put an offer in on a barn conversion. I've done as much research as I can think of, and am happy with the compromises I think I'd need to make.

    Anyone here got experience of barn conversions, and got any thoughts on things I ought to consider/ask?
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      #3
      Originally posted by MaryPoppins View Post
      I'm about to put an offer in on a barn conversion. I've done as much research as I can think of, and am happy with the compromises I think I'd need to make.

      Anyone here got experience of barn conversions, and got any thoughts on things I ought to consider/ask?
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        #4
        High heating costs?

        Most barn conversions tend to be one huge space with high ceilings & big windows.

        I don't like big spaces. I always feel there's somebody looking over my shoulder.

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          Who did the conversion - was it a builder or DIY conversion?

          When did they do the conversion, and what regulations were in place at the time?
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            #6
            If I was looking into a Barn conversion, the absolutely very first thing I would do is seek advice from a bunch of attention seeking IT nerds. Pretty standard really and a shrewd move MP.
            Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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              #7
              Things to consider:

              Any shared services (water, electric supply, gas), shared driveway or parking?
              Rights of way, listed status, covenants?
              Heating costs/energy efficiency rating?

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                Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
                Things to consider:

                Any shared services (water, electric supply, gas), shared driveway or parking?
                Rights of way, listed status, covenants?
                Heating costs/energy efficiency rating?
                Definitely check when the radiators were last bled.
                Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by suityou01 View Post
                  Definitely check when the radiators were last bled.
                  Get a job you bum.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
                    Get a job you bum.

                    Sir yes sir.
                    Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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