On Sep 18, 9:28*pm, Foreign Student
wrote:
I am considering buying a garage for storage space and use as a
workshop for building models. An example of something under £10k
(auction guide price) is he

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-23262211.html


Wow, what an amazing property. it's not just a garage is it?

I have some questions...

...about buying garages:
1. How well do garages keep their value over the years?

This one can only go up I woul dthink.

2. Will it be difficult to get a landline, plumbing, gas and
electricity in?

No, it fronts the public highway so I guess those services are nearby.

3. What is the likelihood of planning permission being granted a few
years down the line to convert a garage into a studio flat?

You ask the council abou the local plan to see how that area is
designated.

4. What can go wrong with a garage and how badly can the future sale
price be affected?

not much if the structure is sound.


...about buying in auctions:
1. Is it worth getting a surveyor to look at the property?

maybe given all that masonry.

2. Generally, will the guide price be close to the sale price?

i could imagine this one going for much much more than a normal
garage.

3. If planning permission to convert the garage into a dwelling could
be secured, how much will it raise the subsequent auction price by?

Loads

Robert