Our Services
Commercial Conversions
Commercial Conversions are simply taking a commercial building or space, and converting or turning it into another use. This could be changing from one commercial use to another, like going from a café to an office, but more popularly, this strategy is about converting empty commercial premises into residential accommodation.
So why should this be on your property investing radar then?
Often, vacant commercial buildings are much much cheaper to buy than a comparable sized residential property, so there is a big opportunity to force the capital appreciation of the building via their conversion. With the government allowing certain properties to be converted via PD (Permitted Development) too, there are often less hoops to jump through in order to get your permission to do so.
This means there is the potential of creating multi-unit blocks to add to your portfolio. One project adding multiple streams of income to your cashflow. There’s a lot to like about them!
Want to find out more about how we can help you create these schemes?
Architecture Packages
Having dealt with construction projects on all sides of the fence (investor, developer, designer & builder) we know how to create design & detailing packages to help you achieve more, whatever your experience level within the industry. We like to start with the end in mind, working backwards to ensure every nut, bolt & fixture is detailed for a thorough & comprehensive price/ contract with your build team. This approach creates certainty for you through what can be a complex process, even when you’ve been around the block a few times!
We also know that not everyone wants to spend all that time (and money!) up front though, so we have tailored our offerings to suit your individual budget & experience level.
Every scheme is different, and tailored to your own preferences & specifications, but the below pricing guide is there for you to decide which investment level best suits your needs when deciding to work alongside our amazing team.
We’re here to help & advise you in creating your ideal cash flowing investment property.
Core
Commercial Conversions (from £600 per unit)
Our CORE package is designed for those working within a budget, those who have carried out these types of conversions a few times before, or someone who trusts & repeatedly works with their build team on schemes. They get you Planning or Permitted Developments decisions, leading on to basic Building Control approval.
This package includes all the essential elements needed to complete your project efficiently and effectively.
01 - Preparation, Analysis & Survey:
Dimensional Survey & Existing Plans and Elevations
02 - Concept Design:
Design Appraisal & External Consultant Appointment
03 - Planning Submission:
Develop Proposed Drawing Suite
Design & Access Statement
Manage Planning Submission (if required)
Liaise with Council & Consultants Throughout Process
04 - Building Regulations / Construction:
General Layouts & Technical Details
Demolition Plans
Electrical Layouts
Drainage Plans
Submission Monitoring
Premium
Commercial Conversions (from £900 per unit)
Our PREMIUM design package takes our CORE scheme and enhances the involvement to really capture your requirements, delivering a design package including inspiration boards, coloured imagery, and added details during Stage 04 to achieve more accurate & comprehensive construction pricing.
We have found with these schemes that the more decision making that is done while the designs are on the drawing board, the quicker and more cost-effectively the schemes progress on site.
Everything detailed in CORE, plus:
01 - Preparation, Analysis & Survey:
Detailed Design Consultation
02 - Concept Design:
Mood Board Inspiration & Design
03 - Planning Submission:
Coloured Imagery & Elevations
04 - Building Regulations / Construction:
Fixed Finishes Schedules (Floors, Walls & Doors)
Ultimate
Commercial Conversions (from £1,250 per unit)
Our ULTIMATE package really is that. Everything you could want to ensure every stakeholder in the process knows exactly what they are setting out to achieve from the design & construction processes, right from the very start. This is the best way to fix your build costs and limit those costly variations, but it isn’t just about what we produce… We use our experience & expertise to tease out of you every specification needed to complete a comprehensive set of plans & details, itemising & spec’ing things like the taps, socket types, tile designs, kitchen designs to ensure your build team understands your vision from the get go. Everyone has everything needed to complete “like for like” prices when tendering, and a complete set of documents ready for exchanging contracts.
Everything in the CORE + PREMIUM packages, plus:
01 - Preparation, Analysis & Survey:
Feasibility Study
02 - Concept Design:
External CGI Imagery
03 - Planning Submission:
Internal CGI Imagery
04 - Building Regulations / Construction:
Liaise with QS for Pre-Tender Estimate*
Interior Specification Document (Decorative & Fittings)
Our involvement needn’t end here though… Have you thought about what furniture you’ll need to get set for releasing your SAs on the OTAs, or do you need help staging your newly created properties for sale?
Why not chat to our interior designers about providing all the furniture, soft furnishings, crockery, cutlery, electricals, etc needed to completely finish your project? We can offer a truly “hands-off” experience for any scheme, meaning you need only show up once cleaned, staged, and ready for those glossy Instagram photos.
Please send a message to one of the team to discuss any individual requirements you may have.
