Renovating your home is a great way to boost its value, but some projects give you more bang for your buck. (Alamy) An extension or loft conversion could add as much as 24% to the value of a typical ...

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 ...

Most loft conversions can be carried out without planning permission under permitted development, but there are exceptions. You will also need to follow building regulations regardless of the type of ...

When adding a loft conversion to your home, the need for an extra bedroom is one of the most popular reasons for extending upwards. But, whether it's to house a master suite, guest bedroom or ...

If you're considering a loft conversion, the chances are you're wondering which type of loft conversion is best suited to your home. In general, the one you end up selecting will come down to your ...

With commercial markets in the doldrums, housebuilding has ground to a halt and many architects are having to turn back to the small residential market in order to make ends meet. The loft conversion ...

Living cheek by jowl with the nearest and dearest for weeks on end will leave most of us wishing for one thing: more space. This might be the time to plan your loft extension. You could go for a ...

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An extension or loft conversion could add as much as 24% to the value of a typical home, new analysis by Nationwide Building Society suggests. Its research suggests an extra bedroom can potentially ...