Thinking of buying a house to renovate? Here’s an architect-led project that lays out how to do it on a budget.
In this article we cover:
- Belfast terraced house renovation process from start to finish
- Taking the renovation step by step
- How to retain original features
- How they upgraded the house to be comfortable for modern living
- How they tackled the extension project
- Securing the necessary consents from the planners and building control
- Design for family life
- What they would do differently
- Specification and supplier list
Original house: 120 sqm
Extension: 24.5 sqm
Purchase cost (2012): £140,000
Construction cost: £36,000
Total project cost: £58,000 including professional and application fees, kitchen and bathrooms, finishes, full garden works, lighting, appliances, etc.
House value: £250,000