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Step 3 - property on July 7th, 2006
Start the ball rolling Visit estate agents and search the internet for properties in your chosen area.

Step 4 – design on February 26th, 2007
We have some strong opinions about how we wanted the conversion to be.

Step 2 - the root of all evil on July 7th, 2006
Money! Get financing agreed in principle, this will allow your to set you budget.

Step 5 – project management on March 22nd, 2007
Answer these: Question: So once you’ve started, who will bring it all together? Question: Can you handle the potential loss of control of the project of delegating some responsibilities? Question: Do you have the experience to bring together such a complex project? Question: Will the role be fulfilled by you or someone you pay (an architect or building project manager)? Question: What professionals are available in your locality with the appropriate skills and experience? I think by the time you’ve worked through those you’re going to have a pretty good idea of the way to go and the shape your project is going to take.