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Garden offices, studios and converted garages are increasingly presented as usable extra space, but their value depends on far more than appearance. This guide sets out the planning, building control, insulation, insurance and lending checks buyers should complete before paying a premium for an outbuilding in 2026.
Buyers form a view before they reach the front door. These eight practical street-level checks help sellers spot small, affordable issues that can undermine a viewing and fix them without resorting to generic kerb-appeal advice.
A doer-upper can offer genuine value, but only when the renovation budget is based on realistic figures rather than optimistic assumptions. This practical guide breaks down 2026 UK renovation costs by room and project, with the hidden expenses buyers should plan for.