New Central Heating / Plumbing / Windows - the lot!

Ah. There are a number of common pitfalls in repairing old buildings, and a discussion here about what youre thinking of doing could be helpful:

Thats good. I'd install 2 or preferably 3x the amount needed. Its so cheap, if and only if it goes in now, and has so many uses.

Yes. Surveyors as a whole dont have a very good track record with old properties, hopefully your friend is a genuine expert on these things.

NT

In message , Peter Crosland writes

Yes.

The other angle is a possible agricultural tie. Do check that there is no restriction on who may purchase and occupy the property.

A third angle:-) is that renovations to a *farmhouse* may be VAT free or reclaimable. Check the status with the VAT office.

You wisely don't say where in Suffolk but do remember that horse riding is not as popular as in the Home counties and you may find it hard to fill 20 or so stables.

regards

Ooh, please can we see a pic of you in your Birthday Suite? :oP

Dave H. (The engineer formerly known as Homeless)

Guide price with 50 acres was =A3500k - we are currently negotiating as there may be some VAT liability (OUCH!)

The plan is to develop it over the next 3 years (or so) and then move back to civilisation! We both work in London, and although its flamin' miles from London, the train journey is only 10 mins longer than living

Just out of curiosity, how much is/was it in its current state

-- Cordless Crazy