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Loft Conversions - Enjoy the Many Benefits

By John King

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Published: 20Feb2010
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In today's economy families are not always able to move in the traditional direction of buying and moving to a larger home as their family continues to grow. Two options that many are considering are building extensions and constructing loft conversions.

Building an extension can be both costly and time consuming. It can also be disruptive of day to day routines, sometimes requiring that families temporarily move out of the house until renovations are complete. In some more crowded areas adding an extension is not even allowed due to building regulations. More people every day are looking at the possibility of increasing the amount of usable space in their existing home rather than adding on.

Utilise Your Loft Space

One option that is rapidly increasing in popularity is converting the loft, which can comprise up to 30% of a home's interior, into a loft room. Loft conversions can be as simple as adding a window, or can involve a full room upgrade. The room can take on any use you would like it to have. You are limited only by your imagination. The additional room can be used for an office, spare bedroom, study, office, meditation room, entertainment room, bathroom, or even a rental unit.

The Advantages

There are many advantages that loft conversions have in addition to just providing more space. One of these is increasing the property value of your home. The amount will vary depending on the extent of the work you have done, but studies show that the value can increase as much as 20%. Other advantages include increased enjoyment of your home, establishing a new view of the outdoors, and avoiding the high costs involved in moving, not to mention the stress. You will also avoid the mess, noise, and inconvenience of adding an extension. Since most of the work is being done away from all of the major activity in the home, it isn't nearly as disruptive.

Planning

Another major advantage is that many loft conversions are simple enough that they don't always require planning permission to proceed. They are also completed much more quickly than extensions. It is always a good idea to consult a professional when deciding to turn your loft into a room. A qualified specialist will be able to provide you with the best advice on whether your loft is easily converted, costs, planning permissions, time frames, and making sure your home remains safe, both during and after the construction process.

The author is based in Surrey in the UK and works in the new media industry. For loft conversions and home extensions he recommends stopping by the Build-Easy website at Build-Easy.com.

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