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 ...

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 ...

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.

Hannah has almost three years of experience overseeing surveys, product testing and investigations around health, pet care and home improvements. You will also need to follow building regulations ...

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 ...

Share this Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkeIn If you have been looking to increase the space available in your home for a growing family, for visitors or for that much needed ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...