I'm looking at a 3-bed terraced house in Hull going to auction with 'unauthorised garage conversion' noted. How do I accurately estimate the cost and feasibility of regularising this with the council, and should I factor in retrospective planning permission fees when setting my maximum bid?
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Regularising an unauthorised garage conversion involves checking council records, potentially applying for retrospective planning permission and building regulations approval, and rectifying any non-compliant work, which adds significant costs and risks.
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