It can be difficult to know where to start when planning a loft conversion. From deciding whether to go for a dormer, mansard or rooflight conversion, to figuring out planning permission and hiring a ...

Any type of home extension or improvement is usually a case of balancing needs vs budget. Understanding what, and how much space you can get for your money means questions such as 'how much does a ...

Moving up – vacating your current, smallish home for a larger, roomier abode – was the American way before the Great Recession. Now that the economy is humming again, at least some of the people who ...

The attic is a space you already own, you don’t have to encroach on the garden to get it and unless you’re raising the roof or building out a dormer, it shouldn’t require planning permission. Raising ...

A great way to add extra living space to your home is a loft conversion. But, if your home has a low-pitched roof, you might be wondering whether a conversion is even possible. Fortunately, whilst low ...

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