Moving house to gain an extra room is expensive at the best of times when you take into account the increased mortgage payments, stamp duty and general removal costs. Couple that with the uncertainty of the housing market at the moment and it could mean that you are taking a really big risk. This is particularly likely in London and the South East where house prices are particularly sensitive.
The answer is a loft conversion. Loft conversions can provide an elegant new living space and will certainly increase your home’s current value. The Alliance and Leicester Building Society recently conducted research which revealed that a quality loft conversion can add up to £40,000 worth of value to your house. And of course you avoid all of the headaches and costs of moving to a new home.
The number of households undertaking loft conversions has risen in recent years partly due to a relaxation of the planning laws in 2008, which allow most loft conversions to be undertaken under “permitted development”, and householder’s realizing that it makes good sense to turn their wasted attic space into another bedroom or home office.
If you are considering a loft conversion then you need to think far beyond the price. Only a quality job will increase the value of your home. Conversions with temporary staircases will not be regarded as additional rooms by most estate agents when it is time to sell so it is vital that your loft conversion is professionally designed and built.
Whatever kind of house that you own is likely to be suitable for a loft conversion. A loft conversion has many advantages over a traditional home extension. They are usually a lot less expensive and they don’t reduce valuable outdoor space which a traditional extension would. Loft conversions can normally be completed in less time too so it is not necessary to plan for weeks of sharing your home with a party of construction workers.
IC Construction is a family owned construction business that has over ten years experience of designing and building high quality loft conversions in London and the surrounding area. Customer service is of the highest priority and many testimonials from delighted customers are available for reference. The company will assist in all aspects of a loft conversion project from the initial planning and design right through to the construction of the project.
Contact IC Construction today for information and advice on all things loft conversions London.
Name: Ian Drury
Website: http://www.ic-construction.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01689 827205
Address: 218 Amherst Drive, Orpington, Kent BR5 2HW UK
