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 ...

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 ...

When adding a loft conversion to your home, the need for an extra bedroom is one of the most popular reasons for extending upwards. But, whether it's to house a master suite, guest bedroom or ...

A tactile Amsterdam apartment and a birch plywood-lined extension feature in our latest lookbook, which collects eight loft conversions created for maximum space. Architects and designers often open ...

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 ...

It can be a cheap and relatively painless way to add space to your home, says Caroline Allen, but before you raise the roof, read our check list. One of OC Architects’ projects which incorporated a ...

Living cheek by jowl with the nearest and dearest for weeks on end will leave most of us wishing for one thing: more space. This might be the time to plan your loft extension. You could go for a ...

Key considerations to factor in include… Quotes: Ask for detailed breakdowns of construction costs, design fees, and ...

An extension or loft conversion could add as much as 24% to the value of a typical home, analysis by Nationwide Building Society suggests. An extra bedroom can potentially add 13% to a typical ...