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 ...

A loft conversion can be a great way to add value and living space to your home, but it doesn't come cheap. To find out how much a loft conversion costs, the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) ...

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

Question: My partner and I have viewed a house we both really like but we’ve heard from another estate agent that selling it is proving difficult as there’s no building regulations approval for the ...

Housing secretary Angela Rayner has said 'building up' will help solve the UK's housing crisis. (AFP via Getty Images) Labour is set to introduce a host of reforms to planning laws in a bid to resolve ...

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 ...

Question: When we bought our house there was no Building Regulations completion certificate for the loft conversion but the seller had an indemnity policy. Our solicitor said that was fine as it ...

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 ...

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 ...