Buying A ‘Fixer-Upper' Property

A lower purchase price in return for some building work often represents a tempting bargain. If you are thinking along these lines our recommendation is to not skimp on professional advice as it could be priceless in helping avoid expensive changes and steering you away from pitfalls you may not even know exist, writes Irene Blöch of Viberts property team.

Get the lay of the land
While Planning and Building Control may be satisfied with your plans, they could still fall foul of property title restrictions such as not being allowed to build on part of the garden or adding a second floor. Therefore, before you incur any other costs, ensure your lawyer checks for any restrictions on the property.