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) ...

HOMEOWNERS can add £62,000 to the value of their home by adding a loft conversion – and you don’t even need planning permission to do it. Generally, anyone who want to make any drastic changes to the ...

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

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: 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...