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 Householders to be able to convert lofts and extend homes without planning permissionHouseholders will soon be able to convert their lofts and install rear extensions to their homes without having to seek planning permission. New planning rules to be introduced next month will remove as many as 80,000 householders from the planning system. Around a quarter of all home development projects that currently require planning permission will be able to go ahead without formal authorisation from councils. Ministers said the relaxation of the planning rules will make it easier for people now struggling to move house because of the credit crunch to extend their homes instead. Thinking about getting some work done? Why not use one of our extensive range of approved builders  Read the full article
 Adding Value to Your Home"Clients often ask me for advice on the best way to add significant value to their home. I always start by reminding my clients that the best way of increasing the value of their home is to do nothing but sit and wait. Over time, property goes up in value - and at more than the rate of inflation."... Read the full article
 Planning White Paper on Lofts: OK if they are for children or ...Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders says the new proposals include an 'impact test' for certain home improvements which is open to interpretation, and could effectively stop home renovations such as loft conversions. On BBC Breakfast this morning, they demonstrated that, in future, lofts will only be able to go through without planning approval if they are small enough only to accommodate children or permanently crouching adults. Read the full article
 Loft conversions are tops for adding value to homesIn the more metropolitan and densely populated areas of London and the South East, loft conversions on average offer the best potential increase to a... Read the full article
 An End To Loft Conversions?It would, we were told, do away with planning permission for "minor developments" such as extensions and loft conversions... Read the full article
 Lofty ambitionsMoving up could be the next best thing to moving house, but only if you go through the proper channels, writes Pauline McCallion. Read the full article
 Loft conversions best way to add valueIf you want to increase the value of your property a loft conversion should be top of your list, according to new research. Read the full article
 Loft Conversions The Way AheadOne in five home owners are busy converting lofts or other areas into living space. This is becoming a preferred option for property owners who want to avoid the expense of moving and need more space, says a survey for AA Insurance. Read the full article
 Red tape to be cut for home improvementsGovernment ministers are set to cut red tape for home improvements - allowing homeowners to undertake small projects without planning permission, the Times reported yesterday. Read the full article
 Brits 'must update home insurance after renovations'Homeowners in the north-west could net a profit of more than £75,000 by investing in loft conversion, new research has revealed. Read the full article
 Home in on best ways of adding value!Although a loft conversion will cost more than a new kitchen or bathroom, it will add more value to your property and is the most profitable way to make money on your home. Read the full article
Homeworking in the atticThe Telegraph has a nice short piece on loft conversions by Caroline McGhie. In a comment that's equally applicable to shedworking, she writes: "It makes financial sense to expand rather than move." Read the full article
 Loft conversion 'can lead to £75k profit'Homeowners in the north-west could net a profit of more than £75,000 by investing in loft conversion, new research has revealed. Read the full article
 House prices going through the loft!Homeowners who favour improving over moving can easily add around £100,000 to the value of their house, according to new findings by Alliance & Leicester Personal Loans. Read the full article
 Loft conversions 'are a sound investment for homeowners'Using homeowner loans to finance a loft conversion could be a very sound investment, a leading bank has said. According to Alliance & Leicester Personal Loans, a loft conversion adds around £100,000 to the value of a home. Read the full article
 Don’t convert your loft to a lossWith property prices increasing by 40% since 2001 homeowners are faced with an increasingly steep climb to reach the next rung on the property ladder. As a result more and more homeowners are undertaking loft conversions to add to the value of their home... Read the full article
 Convert Your LoftIt’s essential that the new space feels like an intrinsic part of the house. Flimsy windows, bouncy flooring and – the biggest crime of all – a flip-down ladder, will turn off prospective buyers (temporary stairs mean the loft can’t be considered as living space). The best arrangement is for the new staircase to follow on seamlessly from the old... Read the full article
 Naturist couple contest neighbour's loft windows over views to open air JacuzziWhen Jeremy and Janet Titley decided to convert the loft above their property they never dreamt it would cause any offence. So they were surprised to hear that their neighbours were practising naturists who did not want to be seen pursuing their hobby... Read the full article
 Loft conversions and house extensions to be put on fast-trackHomeowners would be able to build conservatories, kitchen extensions and loft conversions without planning permission under changes to planning laws proposed. Read the full article
 Loftshop helps householders generate extra value from their loftsTop Building Societies have found that Loft Conversions can add more than 20% to the value of a home if it combines an extra bedroom and a bathroom and The Loft Shop, specialist in products for lofts and loft conversions, is helping homeowners along the way with its recent fully updated 32 page guide to using the loft, which also incorporates changes to the Building Regulations. Read the full article
 Loftshop now offers choice of 4 different means of escape (MOE) roof windowThe Loft Shop Ltd, the company that provides the widest range of loft ladders, roof windows, staircases and domes available in the UK, is now offering four different Means of Escape (MOE) roof window options in different sizes and materials. Read the full article
Loftshop provides free websites for buildersIntroducing a scheme designed to generate enquiries for its customers whilst at the same time strengthening its relationship with the users of its products The Loft Shop, the leading company in the field of products for lofts and loft conversions, is offering free websites to existing and new customers. Read the full article
Exciting new products in brand new catalogue from the LoftshopIf you are looking for products to go into a loft or loft conversion look no further than The Loft Shop’s latest 52 page full colour catalogue with its distinctive Loft Shop blue cover. As well as the tried and tested products for which The Loft Shop has become known it features several exciting brand new products all marked with a red corner icon and carrying photographs and explanations in diagram and text. Read the full article
 Moving costs drive homeowners to improve, not moveMore Britons are living in their homes for longer than they would have wanted because they just cannot afford the moving costs, according to new research. Read the full article
A loft conversion can add extra living space without costing the earthThe loft space can be as much as 30% of the total floor area of your house, and can be turned into a living space by adding windows and stairs. So if you're short of space, now could be the time to chuck out your clutter and extend upwards. Read the full article
 Loft conversions adviceLoft conversions and roof extensions are popular ways of increasing the size of your home. All loft conversions require Building Regulations approval. Read the full article
 Homebuyers extend homes to avoid stamp duty hikeSoaring numbers of homebuyers are extending their homes, not buying a bigger one, in a bid to avoid paying a massive stamp duty bill. Read the full article
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