I BOUGHT A COMMUNITY CENTRE

Today you join me on a tour of a cheap community centre that I have just bought at auction. It needs a fair amount of work doing on it so this is the first of several videos.
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[@asdreww]

Are you planning a Highpeak Prison where you will put everyone who tries to haggle £200 on a £1k car for stonechips?

[@highpeakproperty]

😂

[@Millesimal_Ed]

😂😂🤣🤣 peak idea

[@Gully2k]

@@Millesimal_Ed a very high peak idea indeed😭

[@danielmarshall4587]

You brought me a smile with that one, spot on, cheers.

[@theoddjobcentre6686]

@@highpeakproperty it would make a great primary school/kid centre

[@JosephRedfern]

Looks like a good buy, but there’s something undeniably sad about a community centre being sold 😢

[@highpeakproperty]

I know, I agree. Very short sighted of the council to let go of a building like this

[@scroggins100]

Yep, kind of sums up the world we now live in. Sadly!

[@tomgl6684]

@Fatpigiam Exactly. Quite often they literally won't have a choice.

[@patrickpowers5995]

@@highpeakproperty But (can you believe?) No Council in the whole of the UK (and no Police Force either for that matter) has EVER conducted a Zero-Based Budget so they simply are never in real control of their costs. If you go to any large company they know that they can cut back their operational costs by at least 10% every 1-3 years. The fact that Local government is always badly managed leads to this result in the video.

[@stermindelves4251]

Not meaning to spoil your day I’d be very concerned about the presence of asbestos in a building of that age, which I’m guessing is around 1920-1930’s

[@alfie1152]

Got to get the badge in ey Matt 🤣

[@highpeakproperty]

Always 😂

[@hsdxb]

Goes with out saying 😂😂

[@rossvlogs3617]

😂😂😂

[@Ahyeeeh]

£12k for the works seem a little light but I'm rooting for you to do it! One of the easiest ways to improve EPC rating is LED lighting.

[@beachlife2968]

20k+ for sure

[@DRAINTVofficial]

yep definitely around 20k mark. Im a tiler/painter in Manchester area. £12k will be nowhere near enough unless you get proper cowboy builders

[@Phuc_Yhou]

Usually with the car repairs whatever Matt thinks they will cost often doubles but he still wins more than he loses

[@iluvfionaleggate]

Lights alone would probably be at least a £1k job, I’m a spark and there’s a good days work there if not 2 just in lighting alone

[@Harry._.Thompson]

@@iluvfionaleggate yea 12k is a dream lol

[@Mackieee]

Definitely keep it community driven / commercial. So many small towns and villages lose these types of uses to housing development and its a real shame. Provide a service for the members of the community you’re investing in :) good luck

[@bethhague8470]

Definitely starting to get sick of people just buying poorly suited property and making it flats for the money. It’s obviously at present going to be better used as a commercial unit either as he said as a daycare or rent one or more rooms to multiple local businesses

[@flyme195]

These are gonna be really interesting videos. Turn around time is obviously much longer than a car and the journey much more involved compared to a service and a wash. Looking forward to seeing these progress

[@paultrussy4243]

My first concerns with that building would be up on the roof. From the limited views of it it looks like a pitched roof surrounded by an upstanding parapet, so there will be all sorts of lead work in the form of lined gutters, upstand flashings and rainwater outlets, all will need checking and maintaining. If there are other flat roof areas they will likely need attention as well unless the previous owner has invested in these areas in the last few years. No use doing anything internally with a bad roof! Also, watch out for asbestos in old vinyl floor tiles; can be a real pain to get rid of. Last thought is that all radiators and associated pipework could need low surface temperature panels adding if the building is going to be used for childcare.

[@timothyshanks6799]

My first thought would be have a look at the roof. Quick look with a drone always helps. Other than that a few quid to spend but a good looking building for that kind of money

[@anthonymichaeldurkin6244]

fact

[@johnnunn8688]

It was lottery funded, so would there be any asbestos?

[@just2goodpeace22]

Exactly my thoughts. It will be much more than 12k.

[@richardtodd1898]

Love to see the finished project matt

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Nice one Matt, looks very solid and has character.

[@TJC156]

Nice purchase. Would make a great counselling centre for Nissan Qashqai drivers.

[@contactjd]

😄

[@ajstudiosuk1]

the boiler looks like an old Keston C55 on 28mm pipe work :) lovelu center! and amazing videos love them ! thanks Matt :)

[@robertclarkson5101]

A challenging investment, could bring great rewards. Look forward to progress videos.

[@Rabscuttle3]

Fascinating project Matt... 'Seems very good value too, so it'll be interesting to see what you do with it. Good luck!

[@highpeakproperty]

Thanks

[@originalchill]

Loving your ambition Matt 👍🏻 really looking forward to seeing how it progresses. Best of British to you and your mate 😀

[@highpeakproperty]

Thanks 👍

[@Loopylou897]

What a great building & what a find that your friend found, A community centre is often the heart of the community I’ll be really interested to see what you do with it xXx

[@Red-ki4tk]

Top G, Matt! Really awesome to see and it will go just great. Dare, and the world yields etc

[@davehopkins7683]

Great video Matt. You obviously have an eye and a feel for upgrading and improving these type of properties and turning them into a nice passive income. I think you ought to modify your business model a bit and allow investors to give you money so that you can buy a lot more of these upgrades and you spend your time finding and defining what needs to be done. Then move to the next.

[@user-gj8ty1so2p]

Can't wait to see a before and after

[@AutomanZ]

Love to watch a video with the work being done and seeing the end results.

[@Holdeenio]

Very interesting purchase! Lovely commercial unit (commercial SDLT). Don’t forget to claim for capital allowances 😉 though likely wouldn’t be life changing on this project. I’d be tempted to Reno and use as a commercial let, full repair and insure lease for the immediate future and if and when you feel inclined, go for a commercial to residential conversion under permitted development rights. Really enjoying this channel Matt, top job.

[@Josephashwell_14]

Another great video nice to see someone else shares my passion. Quick tip- if you have any metal you want to get rid of, take it to a scrap yard then you will get some money back for scrapping it👍

[@richardburke952]

Superb! Excited for you 😁

[@MrColdIce83]

I'm watching all kind of property shows on youtube, love your car channel. So this is a easy choice to watch!

[@highpeakproperty]

Thanks

[@danecowan678]

These videos are great. Expanding your empire!!😂 Seriously though good luck, wishing you all the success with it

[@Rockhopper1]

I would love this space front half converted into an art studio/gallery/teaching centre the back end converted into a private living area. Seeing the modern buildings around the site, I would look at solar on the roof, and that rear area, perfect for an accessible garden. I am disabled and buildings like this with big doors, and corridors are brilliant as you can move your chair around more easily. It does need PIR security lighting around the exterior. Also with the church close by you need to double check that you don't have to pay any Parish fees to it, solicitors often miss that and you do have to pay sadly.

[@malmarsden9730]

Just as well you are young and energetic but saying that it looks a great project . Enjoy the work and I look forward to seeing the end result . Mal in Australia

[@mikemer79]

Great review, great job as always!!

[@colincleary8669]

Great video matt and wish you every success with your property venture looks a great building 👍

[@highpeakproperty]

Thanks

[@richie3659]

Best of luck with it Matt. Interesting plans.

[@davidpayne7898]

Good idea on the kiddy day care centre building seems made for it good shout

[@oliverstemp9132]

This is like an arty version of homes under the hammer, great watch.

[@gib321]

Three words come to mind - bravery and money pit. Hope I'm wrong on the last two. I'll be keeping an eye on this one. Good luck with it.

[@zdendaderman5253]

Woow that's an exciting project. Can't wait what it turns out to be. From my perspective the flats weren't a bad idea...Anyway looking forward for the next stage. Good luck with that Matt.

[@highpeakproperty]

Thanks! We’ll have to see. Plenty of options

[@ged3680]

Hello Matt, good luck with this project . Ged

[@victoria7105]

Looking forward to seeing the finished work 👍👍

[@axiomg522]

Deffo great investment! Can't wait to see the changes!

[@highpeakproperty]

Me too!

[@LA-fr7fx]

Good purchase - well done 👍👍

[@droknron]

I like the idea of turning it into a daycare, which helps the community.

[@heptichd9393]

Interesting Property & Great purchase 👍 looking out for an update on this one 👀

[@thenullco]

Nice car, nice plate, nice video grade, nice investment. Love to see it!

[@highpeakproperty]

Thanks! More to come

[@commanderblanco960]

Been watching you for years Matt and you've gone and bought a place opposite the school I went to as a kid, and 2 minutes around the corner from my shop. You've got a good building there, I think it was used as a side building to the old court. The council are developing plans for the road it's on to become a focal point connecting the town centre to the retail park at the far end. Good luck with the works. Might see you around!

[@highpeakproperty]

Ah no way! Small world. All the best

[@scalecrawlnl]

Love the new oppertunity mindset! And amazing you can still buy such a quality building for reasonable money. First thing that comes to mind is High Peak Studios. Imagine the new wave of 'Madchester' bands born and raised in your new studio. Parking at the rear for bikes and an E-bike charge point. And maybe use architectural salvage, i.e. tiles for the refurb. You know, classy atmosphere. Just a thought. I am here most days of the week 😊Thank you for the video, a cool visit at a fun and very interesting High Peak Property building.

[@highpeakproperty]

That would be cool

[@mattpickering6522]

Count me in for that one

[@phill7269]

Great video matt, if the end result is for a playschool or anything child service related I would also think about maybe relocating the electric meter to an outside wall so there are no interruptions or maybe safety concerns when a meter reader comes callingl

[@squadmeta]

Checked out the older streetview pics, can certainly see the potential. It'll polish up well for sure, it's got character.

[@danielmarshall4587]

Damn it, all the time and effort that you're putting into these vids is awesome. All the best with this venture.

[@danielmarshall4587]

No need for a "smart meter" there's one of those old spinny ones .

[@highpeakproperty]

Thanks!

[@paulwilliams7070]

at last someone who dosent want to knock it down to turn into flats love the idea of a keeping it as some kind of day care legend

[@peterosullivan8200]

greqt purchase, exciting times Matt and good luck to you. I'd take out the false ceiling in the last office (careful those tiles could hold small amount of asbestos) LED lighting would improve electric rating £1500 per month sounds reasonable but I do live in Dorset! Good video, look forward to seeing what you do with these properties

[@GWJUK]

Oh Matt, with your River Island jumper! Weekend Offender 😂

[@CharlieBrown-uv6uw]

"It was actually owned by the council so I am pretty sure that everything will be up to date" Oh how I wish that I shared your enthusiasm and trust, any dealings that I have had with our local council means corners cut, with best value installations & repairs carried out...🤔 By the way, you missed the Celia Musgrove original painting "Harbour scene with boats" in one of the offices, these are selling for premium money these days, I would estimate you could get at least half your outlay from that...😀 All joking aside, I hope that the project goes to plan and that you turn the property into a thriving business hub for someone. Good to see the empire expanding...😀

[@osazeobasuyi5753]

Just saw this video. That's a great buy! You could strip building to a 4 wall bare brick and mortar, add one floor on the top and convert into 10 or more HMOs

[@Yvonneb_]

Great video I'm sure you will make a fantastic job of it x

[@highpeakproperty]

I hope so!

[@LoftechUK]

Will be nice to see the changes

[@rouman7]

Good buy , keep the rads ( there the best you can get ) .. I did one and made it for autistic children nursery ..great rental .. also student hostel .. flats of course … offices as well … best way to make money … property ..,

[@leeallen7426]

Cracking vid Matt, I would like to know if your getting an asbestos survey. Can't imagine the news would be that great from a building of that age and type. Can't wait to see the transformation. Really looking forward to the 2nd house vid as well. Keep up the good work

[@fasteddytee9740]

Aye. For sure there will be asbestos in those floor tiles and other surfaces. Be very careful before ripping up the tiles etc and skipping it all. Get someone in to check it first.

[@drink4711]

I'm sure Matt will do asbestos he can!

[@marcushill78]

I'm an asbestos consultant, a refurbishment survey is a legal requirement before any intrusive works. I'd definitely be interested in the ceramic tile adhesive on the walls, I've seen that contain asbestos in many buildings.

[@paul_isaac]

Good honest KZbinrs should be promoted. So here is me liking and commenting 👊🏾.

[@highpeakproperty]

Thanks

[@just2goodpeace22]

Hi Matt, well done on your purchase. Please do an update on this. I think you'll find moving into commercial restoration prices not like residential unless you have a dedicated team. Commercial is a level above from repair to insurance. Good luck . Cracking building BTW.

[@TonyM444]

Great buy Matt, looking forward to seeing progress. Weird that the last big office has 2 burglar alarm panels/keypads in it - separate from the one in the first rooms

[@highpeakproperty]

I think they must have sub let it

[@allanprits3484]

Great project. My first thought was an 'establishment for the discerning gentleman' lol. However, you could get several small businesses in there rather like a business incubator...tech startups possibly from local universities etc.

[@mattpickering6522]

Love the additional channel, your comment of there not much to do but there is.. Remind me of the Great Martin hannet, saying faster but slower

[@Soulpersona]

Your videos are so inspiring, I'm a musician and know very little about cars or property, but this would make an excellent recording/rehearsal/music workshop facility. Whatever you do with it, i'm sure it will be great. Good luck with it all and i'll look forward to the updates!

[@highpeakproperty]

Thanks

[@torfarrell4686]

Love to see you getting that stoney in

[@ESALX]

I'm a fan of these property videos, I'm thinking of expanding my business ventures now....................

[@garys7828]

That's a great building 🏢👍really is

[@highpeakproperty]

Thanks. I thought so

[@michaelfk2548]

Nice buy ....good potential

[@highpeakproperty]

I think so too!

[@zakkdraper7629]

Epic video Mat

[@highpeakproperty]

Cheers!

[@ewantuohy1507]

This is calling out to stay as a hub for the community - cafe by morning and afternoon, micropub/brewery by late afternoon/evening. Host events and live music, give jobs to the locals, what a perfect little spot. Good luck with whatever you've chosen to do with it.

[@JP-cu2gm]

Hey man, just saw this channel, I subscribe to your car one and now this. Good to see you’re grinding, good luck to you. Some decent advice in the comments here too.

[@johnelbro127]

Look forward to the mod. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@NH00531]

Haven’t watched the video yet but Matt’s ‘man at C&A’ on the thumbnail made me laugh. 😂👍

[@uffe-wf6ip]

Hi Matt This new channel with property is really as good as the car channel! Please keep up the good work, always looking forward to your next video!!! As a swede living in a slightly colder climate I would suggest insulating the pipes where the boiler is. Have you considered photovoltic panels or solar panels for heating water on the roof to cut energy bills? There might be a grant in there for doing it as well. Just ideas but please keep up the good work! I am really enjoying watching your channels! / A Swede currently living in Spain

[@highpeakproperty]

Thank you

[@SteveWood-wi5or]

Matt, if you're binning the old desks and chairs and don't mind donating them to a good cause, we're restoring an old pub not far away as a community pub/hub and need some stuff for the back office. My dad still lives in Wigan so can arrange to collect, save space in the skip.

[@zackadesina]

Fantastic building with lots of great features. I would consider turning it into a new home 🤔

[@highpeakproperty]

The other idea would be to level it and put a couple of houses on the plot but that seems like a waste

[@LA-fr7fx]

This is a fantastic channel - from a property investor in London. 👍👍

[@highpeakproperty]

Glad you think so! All the best

[@tebogomametja1426]

such a great building

[@kierantilley2590]

Look forward to seeing an update on this

[@reggio59]

I would get in touch with local estate agents to see what sort of properties were in demand Good buy

[@johnparr6111]

Good luck with that!

[@markwood7045]

Hope you're as honest about the likely cost escalation / lack of likely profit from this when the time comes. £12k isn't enough for what's needed here. Everyone thinks they're a property developer until it gets real. good luck.

[@kieranfields9985]

Hi Matt big fan of yours would like to be like yourself when I grow up lol, the plumbing system is a ONE way system it is quite an old system and may want to be checked out, keep up the hard work!

[@highpeakproperty]

Thanks! I didnt pick up on that. Cheers

[@tyler-owenjones6414]

I know exactly where this is, around 5 minutes from my house. It’s great to see it’s going to be put right rather than abandoned like so many other properties in our area. It’s a real shame the town has become so derelict, you only have to drive around see how run down it’s become. From what I remember it was part of the courts, I remember the old sign that used to be up, and the last I knew it was part of the courts although not attached to the main building. I never even realised it had changed to a nursery or whatever it was before left to rot. You’ve also got the benefit of this being so close to local transport links, people can easily commute to this building from Manchester, Wigan and Bolton. So much potential and great work Matt. You’ve got yourself a great investment, good luck 👍

[@highpeakproperty]

Thats interesting. I only called it Wigan because I was trying to keep the address vague

[@victorjolley5355]

Hi there i live in Ince , where is this ?

[@macca2760]

Be best to keep the location under wraps 👌

[@neil_st6073]

I'm subbed to your car channel, so got recommended this one. Surprisingly, it's right near me on the other side of Leigh. Interesting to see how this one goes.

[@highpeakproperty]

Ah very good

[@Broomehall]

Keep any doors and just re furnish them,they will be fire rated and to replace is big money that you don't need to spend, as being a community centre they will be up to regs I reckon ...... daycare, nursery, pre school etc ...... always needed and popular, but you knew that anyway ..... good luck Matt👍

[@muckle8]

Hi Matt , thx for taking us along on this venture , could you Make it 2 storey ? if you could get planning for that - less heat waste through the high ceilings and double the room for whatever use you decide on

[@adamlongmore2377]

Good looking project fella, get the asbestos survey done if renting is your thought. Good luck

[@T.S.T2014]

Look at you all fancy with a cameraman now. Bloody good work though and I’m really enjoying this channel

[@highpeakproperty]

Thanks!

[@wclifton968gameplaystutorials]

This place definitely needs a rewire, those Distribution boards are at least 40 years old and the design was changed in the 1980s to a more "European" design (i.e. similar in design to what is used in places like France and Germany); luckily for you, all the wires are kept within exposed pipes and channelling so rewiring shouldn't be too difficult or expensive. Also, "Council owned" does not always mean "up to scratch" or "modern standards"...

[@georgewarren800]

The EPC will be a concern for residential use. I bought my first house without going inside in 1974 when I was 22. It cost £8500. (Todays value approx £ 425,000). The estate agent arranged a 100% mortgage with Norwich City Council for 30 years at a fixed 11%. I shared it with 3 UEA students who paid £ 75 p.m. The mtge. was £ 68 p.m. I think! I sold it 3 years later for £22,500, an appreciation that has never been repeated since. Good luck with this Project and the 2 bed flat but your budgets appear too low.

[@JosephWintersMusic]

My first thought when seeing the inside of this building is that it would make a great recording studio, but guess I would say that coming from a music production background! From my experience of studios, these are some very good looking rooms here already. High Peak Music as a new record label?? 🤣🎵

[@highpeakproperty]

Hahaha who knows

[@JosephWintersMusic]

@@highpeakproperty best of luck with it though! Looks like it was a great deal

[@S.Y-a-ok]

Hi Matt, as well as child care, you could rent space for spinning classes, Weight Watchers, Scouts ?? I personally think if you could keep the building for Community. It could be run through the day and evenings. You would need to box in the rad's and pipe work, where children we be. Suspended ceilings will not only give you better sound proofing and thermal quality's but any new wiring pipe work or ducting can usually be fitted above the ceiling, especially given the height you have to play with. Good luck with the project 👍

[@paulelliott2249]

Try and paint strip the wall tiles in the hallway before you remove them. Might be an interesting original feature that could be retained. Likewise underneath the laminate timber could be the original hardwood flooring which would typical of the period and building type. Just to say I'm the in house architect and pm for a heritage led property developer. Love to see this type of work getting done.

[@Ragnar8504]

I'm not sure about the UK but in central Europe tiles with bevelled edges like these only really became a thing in the very late 1950s/early 60s so I doubt these are original but who knows.

[@janetagbugblah8127]

If you are considering setting it up as a nursery you would have to provide kiddie sized toilets baby changing and washing facilities. All door handles would have to be placed high up so children couldn't get out. The outside space has to be safe and totally enclosed for children to play. Also cooking and dining area to feed the children.

[@54mgtf22]

We have a property portfolio with both residential and commercial properties. The commercial ones easily outperform the residential ones for return on investment. Love your work 👍

[@rikardsaje]

I've got a commercial property that outperforms my residential flats but not sure if you get the same capital growth over the long term. What do you think?

[@54mgtf22]

@@rikardsaje I would have to agree with that in the Sydney, Australia, market. However, one of ours is in a commercial complex beside a railway station. The area has been rezoned ‘high density residential’ and we are looking to sell to developers for a nice return.

[@rikardsaje]

I'm in UK so different variables. Good luck with it though👍

[@cravenwildsmith9711]

@@rikardsaje You are spot on

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Great video, I'd do it into flats, in the 90s I did hmos.

[@MrMoss786]

Hope there's no hidden shocks like rotten roof timbers caused by leaks. Electrical distribution boards or rewiring. Looks solid though. Great buy. 👍

[@rudithedog7534]

Could be ideal for a solicitors practice or a veterinarian surgery or even a doctor's practice, think you will do well on this

[@jsmithkoko]

you present your channel well

[@davidlawford8998]

You need to service the gear box! 🤣

[@peterdiamant8506]

Nice purchase. As a commercial unit, that’s pretty solid. I’ve done 20+ properties in the last 10 years and now want to try my hand at cars (for fun, not for the ££££)

[@MaxMax-th7uz]

Don’t bother selling cars ! Unsuccessful car dealers become successful property developers! Successful car dealers wished they were property developers!

[@steelcitydomains2356]

Buy 90s and early 2000s stuff that will shoot up in value... Pains me seeing my old fiestas and stuff now hitting 10k and more and escorts 15 to 30k and even 10 years ago these were 300quid to 3k 😭

[@s.-8406]

Cant wait to see the result! Again I’m very confused by the cheap price. Anyway I would suggest keeping some of the plants in in the back mate! 🙏🏻

[@highpeakproperty]

Noted!

[@brianjohnson5789]

Good luck