Adding an attic bedroom to a home can boost the value of the property by nearly a quarter, equating to an average increase of £65,700 on a typical three-bedroom house, according to research from ...

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 ...

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Loft conversions are a hugely popular way to add both space and value to all kinds of properties, offering many benefits over other kinds of extensions. That said, while they often won't require you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Housing secretary Angela Rayner has said 'building up' will help solve the UK's housing crisis. (AFP via Getty Images) (DARREN ...

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 ...