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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 ...

Turning the wasted area in your attic into a habitable room (or two) is one of the best ways to add space and value – but there are some loft conversion mistakes that could ruin all your efforts.

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 ...

Complex regulation documents have often left small builders scratching their heads. But a new guide aims to help them comply – starting with the humble loft conversion There was a time when building a ...

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 ...

Converting a loft is a popular way to add an extra room, but once a loft becomes a habitable space there are a few technical consequences to be aware of. One of the most important – and sometimes ...

When it comes to extending the home, more often than not it comes down to one simple question – should one opt for a loft conversion or a home extension? For most, this is one of the most difficult ...

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 ...