Can new build lofts be converted?

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.

Do new build properties lose value?

Just like a new car, a new build house will depreciate in price the minute you turn the key in the door. Even in a rising property market you may not get your money back if you have to sell within a year or two. Find out what other properties on the site have been sold for on Zoopla or Rightmove.

Are new builds bad quality?

Quality and Snags – New builds often get a bad press with stories of poor quality making the headlines. Even with the best new build home, you can still expect snags like doors getting stuck on new carpets or a loose tile.

How big is a Taylor Wimpey new build loft?

The “larger” (read more expensive) ones have a double garage but the floor area of the house is 100 to 150 Sq Ft less and the rooms are smaller! I moved into a Taylor Wimpey new build 5 years ago and was told the same thing on moving in, not when buying though said no problem at all.

Can a loft be added to a new built house?

Just so all the “stuff” doesn’t lie on top of the insulation material. A loft conversion would depend on what type of roof you have, I would imagine it’s roof trusses (guessing) therefore you wouldn’t physically be able to walk around up there. Some new new builds have a period where any major changes need developer sign off.

Why did George Fall Out of his loft?

On one weekend home, George headed up into his loft to get something down and was not happy to find all the gear up there. He called his wife up. Whilst they were up there loudly ‘discussing” the situation, one/more of the beams gave way and George (plus a load of stuff) fell through the floor/ceiling.

Can a loft be used as a store room?

When I asked the sales lady about the loft (plan to convert the loft to a store room) she stated they do not recommend flooring the loft or using it as a storage space. Her reasoning was 1 the thickness of the insulation and 2 the floor will not take the weight. I was wondering if this is true? If so how do people do loft conversions.

Can a loft be added to a new build house?

See new build loft conversion ideas . A loft conversion in a new build can be more complex than in older houses this is because many homes built after the 1960s were constructed using a W-shaped ‘fink’ trusses. W trusses tend to take up most of the room in the loft and without them, the roof would collapse.

What kind of House is a loft house?

Studio Loft is the house of a businessman that has an interest in artsy things. It has board ware-style windows that give panoramic views of the city. This modern loft interior design features polished concrete floors and solid exposed brick walls. The use of bold colors gives this house a rich and royal look. 7. Candy Loft

When was the loft conversion without planning permission?

Hi everyone, We are in the process of buying a property and we have just found out that the loft conversion (into a bedroom) was done without planning permission or building regulations. This work was done probably over 25 years ago (windows are dated 1993) well before the current owners moved in.