Converting your loft is one of the best home improvements you can make. Why? For a number of reasons, such as gaining extra living space without the need to extend your property and adding as much as 25% to your property’s value.
The need to convert a loft often comes down to wanting more space, much of the time because of a growing family.
There are two options facing homeowners; to relocate or to add more living space to the home.
In fact, research suggests a loft conversion can cost just a third of the price paid for moving to a property with an extra room. Relocating now costs thousands of pounds in solicitor fees, estate agent payments and stamp duty charges.
For that reason, more people are opting to convert space in their home.
So what space should you look to convert the loft into?
There are various ideas for the loft conversion, such as:
- An extra bedroom
Bedrooms are one of the most popular conversion ideas, because as your family grows, getting an extra bedroom becomes a priority. Young children can often share a room but as they age you’ll need separate spaces for them.
- An extra bathroom
If you’ve only got one bathroom then you’ll probably notice that this can be a bit of a hassle. With an extra bathroom comes an extra toilet and an extra bath/shower. Therefore you don’t have to wait around in the morning for other family members when everyone’s trying to get ready for school and work.
- A bedroom ensuite
This conversion will add the most value to your home, and experts say you can expect an increase of around 20%. This offers the best of both worlds; an extra bedroom and another bathroom to use. Ensuites are becoming very popular and appeal to potential buyers in the future too.
- A home office
More and more people are now online and work often takes place on a computer or laptop. As such, having a home office where you can escape the hustle and bustle of family life will be useful so there’s a place to escape to.
- A playroom or gym
Converting the loft could simply act as storage for a number of your children’s toys and provide a place for them to play happily. You could even convert the space into a fitness retreat and create a home gym for use in the evenings and weekends. No more gym subscription fees!
Facts & Figures You’ll Love To Share
- [tweetable alt=””]By converting your loft into a bedroom ensuite you can increase home value by as much as 20%.[/tweetable]
- [tweetable alt=””]A loft conversion is a cost-effective way to increase living space in the home.[/tweetable]
- [tweetable alt=””]A loft conversion can suit any need, including a bedroom, bathroom, living room, playroom or home gym.[/tweetable]
- [tweetable alt=””]Avoid thousands of pounds worth of fees and charges by converting your loft rather than moving home.[/tweetable]