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Hi All,
New here. Just about to buy a house that has had the basement turned into a 1 bed flat. The staircase has been taken out and I am happy to keep it like that and rent it out. I would love some ideas on how to re-design it. I was hoping to keep part of the garden to be accessed by first floor stairs. I am wondering if I should extend to the side and lose all outside space ( we are in London) or keep it as is. Fron garden is not fit for anything and the room by the entrance is a coal scuttle.
The remaining wallls are all supporting.
Thanks in advance
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If the purpose of renting the flat is to give you income then you need to minimise spend on it as this just eats into your profit. You could increase the rent by making it a two bed but you need to consider if spending two years rent on renovations is worth it.
I see no reason to extend the flat unless it gives you an advantage in the house above.
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