Thanks for the reply.
I'm 99% certain that a steel would be needed if the kitchen/diner wall was removed, hence my reluctance to carry out any of the structural work.
Just wanted a ball-park figure for this, making good the plaster work and possibly a bit of gas/electrical realignment. All the fit-out stuff ( flooring, tiling, kitchen units etc ) I can manage myself.
Property is generic 1930's 3 bed brick terrace, of which there are tens of thousands dotted around the country, many with said kitchen/diner knock through.
The back story is that I had agreed to buy a similar property with all the above work, and more, already carried out. I'd arranged for mortgage, paid for surveys, searches etc and then 4 weeks later the seller decided he no longer wanted to move.
This new place is about 10 doors down the street and the costs of the refurb will influence what I'm prepared to offer.
I've never had any proper 'structural' work done to a property before so I'm not sure how to go about it with regard planning, drawings, inspections etc.
Any advice welcome.
Thanks
Gammy