With the property market in flux since the crash in 2008, many homeowners are no longer in a position to move house, and extending, modifying and remodelling our homes is now more popular than ever. For some of us, this is easier than for others, depending on where we live. A terraced house with a small garden in central London, …
There are many things to consider when you decide to improve your home, such as the purpose of the improvement. Is to bring the property up to date, to add additional space or to increase the value of the property? Once you have decided this, there are a number of routes you can take: remodelling the existing space, adding an …
Does your property have a basement that’s suitable for conversion? This can be a huge project, so it’s worth checking whether it’s right for your home. Whether you want to create an extra bedroom, living area or home office, a basement conversion can make use of otherwise wasted space. Before you start, you need to consider some of the key …
The basement usually ends up as a dumping ground. But what happens if you want to convert it into extra accommodation but still need useful storage space? What do you do when you need extra living space but you don’t want to miss out on the useful storage that your basement provides? The answer is to be clever with storage, …
Here are five ideas to turn your basement into a home cinema. Whether searching for schemes, renovation tips or decorating design, these ideas will help you create the home cinema of your dreams in your basement. The only activity more enjoyable than viewing the latest blockbuster movie at a cinema is watching a film from the comfort of your own …
What do you need the extra space for? There are many ways to add extra space to your home, one of which is converting your basement. You can also convert garages or lofts or add single or double storey extensions; therefore, you need to consider what you need the additional space for to determine which is the best option for …
Some older properties will already feature a basement or cellar as standard, and these spaces are an ideal opportunity to add value to a property, especially in high-cost and low-space areas such as cities. Additionally, basements can be added to an existing home. What Will You Use Your Basement For? There are many potential uses for a basement, but one …
Individual borough policy Each London borough has different requirements for the constraints of a basement extension. It is generally accepted that a single storey basement is the extent to which permission will be granted, but other stipulations apply, such as the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s policy which states the conversion must not exceed 50% of the garden or outdoor …
Space in London is limited and if you start to outgrow your home, but yet don’t want to move, one of the best solutions is to look downwards. Often it is not feasible to build upwards, and building outwards can take up precious outdoor space that you value in your home. Building downwards is a great solution, even if you …
A basement conversion might well be the only option available for property owners who are looking to extend the liveable space within their home. Many homeowners love their home and don’t want to move, but need more space. Often the only answer is a basement conversion. However, property owners need to know that this will often only be worthwhile financially …
