Home Buyers Pre Purchase Consultation

Searching for the right property can be challenging, even in the best of times.

For buyers who are hoping to find a home with scope to extend or improve, the process can feel even more complicated. Questions often arise such as:

  • Can this property be extended?

  • Would planning permission be required?

  • What are the chances of approval?

  • Could internal walls be removed safely?

  • How much will the alterations actually cost?

At KD Design, we understand how overwhelming these decisions can be when you are considering a purchase. To help bring clarity and confidence, we offer a Pre-purchase Consultation — a professional review of your chosen property before you commit.

This service is designed to give you a realistic picture of what might be possible, along with likely timescales and potential costs, so you can factor renovation or extension works into your budget at an early stage.

What’s Included

Our Pre-purchase Consultation starts at £295 and typically includes:

  • Background Planning Research – We check local planning history and highlight any restrictions or potential challenges.

  • On-site Consultation (1 hour) – A focused visit to the property to review possibilities and discuss your aspirations.

  • Feasibility Commentary – Initial feedback on the scale and scope of potential works.

  • Planning Advice – Guidance on the likely success of a future application, including:

    • Parking and access requirements

    • Impact on neighbours and amenity space

    • Works close to boundaries

    • Local authority design preferences

  • Alternative Options – Advice on improvements that may be possible without full planning permission, under permitted development rights.

  • Party Wall Matters – Outline of when the Party Wall Act may apply and what notifications would be required.

  • Budget Guidance – A ballpark estimate of construction costs and associated project expenses.

  • Timescale Overview – An outline of a likely design, approval and construction programme.

  • Trusted Contacts – Recommendations of friendly, reliable builders who regularly work with us.

Why Book a Pre-purchase Consultation?

Making an informed decision before you buy can save you time, money and stress. Instead of relying on guesswork, you’ll have expert advice on what’s achievable and realistic for your potential new home. Whether you’re dreaming of a larger kitchen extension, opening up living spaces, or converting unused areas, our consultation gives you the knowledge you need to proceed with confidence.

Please get in touch for more information or to book a consultation.