P2025

Thank you all for your advice. Point taken on the elapsed time. Sounds like I'd be much better just focusing on ensuring that the space complies with the rules regarding rentals.

Hi, I'm currently looking to purchase a new investment property in West Yorkshire. Many of the properties I've viewed have had the loft space converted into an additional bedroom—often several decades ago—but none of them appear to have a building control certificate for the conversion. I'm trying to understand the legal implications of this, particularly as the additional bedroom will be important for both rental value and any future refinancing. I'm not a building control expert, but from what I’ve read, it seems that a regularisation certificate would be required to ensure the room can be officially classed as a habitable space. However, since these types of conversions seem to be so widespread—and yet none of the properties I've seen have the relevant certification—I’m concerned about being the only buyer who insists the seller obtain one and potentially losing out on good opportunities. Any advice you can offer would be very gratefully received. Many thanks, Daniel