That bigger and better home you dream of can be realised by making a series of affordable improvements that will not only transform your surroundings, but add value to your property.
Improving your home instead of moving also means you won't have to endure the stress and anxiety associated with selling. You have the opportunity to channel all your energy into an exciting and creative process that will reignite the excitement you once had for your existing home.
Loft conversions
If we want more space in our home without adding an extension, the answer is often sitting right above our heads. That's right, loft conversions are all the rage not least because they often don't require planning permission and they're proven to add significant value to a property.
Use the loft space to add a master bedroom with en suite bathroom, or give the kids more to room by creating a playroom. Loft conversions are also used to create office and study rooms, often freeing up space in the main living area elsewhere in a home.
If you do decide to extend up and convert your loft, make sure you get a specialist to do the work for you. Find a professional loft conversion company using Top Tradespeople and save money by comparing up to 4 free quotes for loft conversions. It's easy to post a job for a loft conversion contractor.
There are different types of loft conversion you can explore and choose from. Velux loft conversions are perhaps the most cost-effective.
This approach uses the existing profile of the roof and adds flush Velux windows. The more expensive Dormer style, is more pleasing to the eye both inside and out, and also creates headroom within the loft space.
Expect a loft conversion to take up to eight weeks – a lot quicker than finding a new home and selling your existing one! What's more, in addition to the practical benefits of enjoying more space, a loft conversion could add between 5 and 10 per cent to the value of your property.
Add an extension or convert your basement
With the recently announced Government plans to relax planning rules for house extensions, it's easier than ever to increase the size of your home without wading through endless red-tape.
Increasing the size of existing space in your home, such as a bigger, brighter kitchen, or adding an entirely new room such as a bedroom or office, experts agree that building an extension is the number one project for adding value to your home.
For those of us lucky enough to have a basement, converting this subterranean space into a living area will give your property's wow factor a real lift.
