Can new build houses have loft conversions?
Can new build houses have loft conversions?
Can new builds have loft conversions? New builds can have loft conversions if they are built with traditional blockwork as they are easier to convert. If they are built using timber frames or SIPs they are harder to convert and will need special structural designs to support them.
Does a loft conversion increase house value?
Several studies have been conducted to answer the question “does a loft conversion add value?”. According to Nationwide, a loft conversion incorporating a double bedroom and bathroom can add around 20% to the value of a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house.
Can I do a loft conversion with help to buy?
Anyone who owns a Help to Buy home will have only their names on the property deeds, but the government retains an equity share. This means, if you want to make major changes – such as building a conservatory or loft conversion – or you plan to rent your home out in the future, you must first seek permission.
How long does it take to convert a loft to a room?
A typical dormer loft or skylight loft conversion on a semi-detached property can take up to four weeks, but obviously for bigger loft conversions that can become two or more rooms as well as bathrooms, these are going to take longer.
Do you have enough head height for a loft conversion?
Simply Loft are a design and build loft conversion specialist and we have completed well over 850 projects to date so we know what to look for design wise when starting your own loft conversion project. Do you have enough head height for a loft conversion?
How much does a loft increase the value of a home?
Research conducted recently by Natwest Bank shows that a loft conversion can increase the value of your home by 20%.
Is the roof big enough for a loft?
It may seem obvious, but one of the primary considerations that must be made when thinking about embarking on a loft conversion is whether or not your current roof space is big enough for what you have planned. There is no point in planning a spare bedroom or a leisure area if you will be spending your time in there crouched over and uncomfortable.