don atkinson

Thanks that's useful.

Again thanks , all valid points and totally agree about opposition from locals who never use us but I'm fairly confident the parish councillors who we know quite well are well aware of the recent commercial developments e.g large co.op just down the road a farm shop two minutes away and a cafe/coffee shop a couple of doors down all of which have affected the business badly.

Really appreciate all above comments thank you I've got an architect booked for a feasibility chat (£200) and after looking I agree auction seems favourable maybe just do some essential renovations to make it more appealing I.e new roof(felt in tatters) and new suspended floor above basement( joists rotting hence sagging floor) or should I not even do that ? Sorry if these questions are stupid and repetitive.

Thanks that's exactly our situation and we are fairy confident change of use being approved and you're right about speaking to the right people, we need to find someone to tell us the cost effective/profitable way of selling.

Thanks but we've done that several times with no clear answer from any of them obviously it's a complicated valuation.

Hi I'm reaching out in the hope I've come to the right place I have a village shop which was previously two terraced houses opened out to one , the business is no longer viable and would not sell as a commercial and I'm of that age now the quiet life beckons . So my question is who do I seek advice from on what to do eg convert back to two / leave as is / convert to one or whatever to make the best return . Obviously I'm no builder or developer but quite handy at DIY .thanks in advance Don.