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 ...

Key considerations to factor in include… Quotes: Ask for detailed breakdowns of construction costs, design fees, and potential extras. Project management: Ensure they handle planning permissions and ...

HOMEOWNERS can add £62,000 to the value of their home by adding a loft conversion – and you don’t even need planning permission to do it. Generally, anyone who want to make any drastic changes to the ...

Housing secretary Angela Rayner has said 'building up' will help solve the UK's housing crisis. (AFP via Getty Images) Labour is set to introduce a host of reforms to planning laws in a bid to resolve ...

Loft conversions are a great way to expand the living space of your home and they’re often cheaper than traditional extensions. They can also add a significant amount of value to your property because ...

Question: My partner and I have viewed a house we both really like but we’ve heard from another estate agent that selling it is proving difficult as there’s no building regulations approval for the ...

Loft conversions are a hugely popular way to add both space and value to all kinds of properties, offering many benefits over ...

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Perfect for parties, this loft extension is a light-filled modern surprise in a period conversion flat. The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our ...