What would it cost to renovate this house?

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Hi

Looking for some advice as thinking of offering for this house.
www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/115990778#/?channel=RES_BUY
It needs a complete makeover, flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, garden ! Would also be looking to add a loft extension in (around 45 sqm).

I know its a subjective question, but if I am trying to have a decent quality build put in, how much should I budget for all the work together? It would really help me decide how much we should offer as the listed price seems high for a semi in this condition.

Thanks !

Benefit of second is that you could easily love there whilst doing the work
Plus garden looks done

However I would advise someone with no experience, no contacts and at in this climate - not to do either

Buy the detached one - a new kitchen and bathroom will sort that and both are functional in the short term while you save to do it.
Detached always better retain their value

@JunoMcDuff

Also, having looked at number 2 again - it needs an almost equal amount of work minus the rear extension. It'd need a rewire fairly soon and that boiler is at least 10 years old. The kitchen and bathroom are really dated.

That arch also suggests that it's a 1980s or thereabouts extension so possibly poorly insulated.

@Skysblue, I don't think it's negative as costs have escalated by 30%, this is labour & materials.

Op, renovating can give you the result you want but it's stressful and always costs more than you think. You have to add in fees such as building regs and any planning.

OP If you want that area of Kingston and you're not experienced at renovation then go for one of the modern townhouse developments - there are a few round there over towards Kingston Hill - nicest is Blenheim Gardens overlooking the golf course.

This is on a main road, but it's set back a long way and behind trees - but lovely views at the back.

No idea but move to Yorkshire - Ilkley, Beverley, Skipton.... and you will get yourself a large detached mansion with land in perfect order for that :)

In that area, where costs are high, I'd say an absolute minimum of £100,000, and with the loft conversion and allowing for other stuff that needs to be done coming to light as you strip out, and it will, that could easily double. And I doubt if even then it would be as nice as the detached- and it would still be a semi, with all the possibilities for noise and issues with joint maintenance etc that has. Depends a lot on the structural condition of the detached. Looks nice, but you'd need a survey to make sure it wasn't all fur coat and....you know.

Disclaimer: I don't live in London and I'm aware London weighting seems to apply to everything, including renovations, so I can only speak about costs relatively.

I bought a doer upper. I am a competent DIYer though. You can save a fortune if you do it yourself (within your capability though or you'll cost yourself more in the long run). I am completely self taught (first through books as I am old, and more latterly from the internet). So the questions are: do you have the time/inclination/practical learning ability to learn new skills to do this yourself; and how much of a hurry are you in to finish it?

I really wouldn't take on a renovation property unless it's significantly under valued and you're not in a hurry. Covid has caused havoc with supply chains and professional availability so renovation is really really expensive now and plagued by delays.

Honestly, if you've got the budget I'd go for second one - that first is a lot of work.