Can I find out if there are any existing neighbour disputes?
Sellers must disclose preexisting neighbour disputes but, especially if there is no officially recorded complaint, they can easily neglect to mention them. Knock on next door and see what kind of reception you get. What extension work has been done on the terrace? Your predecessors may already have maximized the space available with loft conversion and kitchen extension. Before you buy, it is worth checking that they had the appropriate permissions and that the work was done to a good standard. Otherwise you may find yourself responsible for a series of repairs or even reversing the work. Can I add a loft conversion? If you are wondering what you might get permission to alter, look around the street for clues: in most urban terraces you will see mansard roofs, dormer windows and rooflights, which all point to loft conversions. You will need planning permission if you intend to raise a structure higher than the highest part of the existing roof, or if the conversion will add more than 4
