Category: Conversions
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How much does a garage conversion cost in 2025?
The costs in this guide are accurate as of 2025* If you have a garage, but hardly use it, a garage conversion could be a great way to make the most of the space you already have. It’s also cheaper than other home expansion projects, such as extensions and loft conversions, and a garage conversion…
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How much does a new loft conversion cost?
The prices in this guide are accurate as of 2025* Loft conversions are a great way of maximising the available space in your home. This means that if you can’t or don’t want to move home at the moment, but need the extra space, you can still upgrade your home with a loft conversion. Loft…
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What’s the difference between a load-bearing wall and a stud partition wall?
Knocking down a wall to create an open plan layout is a popular choice for homeowners looking to make their homes brighter and airier. But before you pick up your sledgehammer, you need to make sure that you know whether the wall’s load-bearing or a stud partition – otherwise you could damage the structural integrity…
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5 home design ideas for 2021
2020 changed the way we work and live. In turn, this has shifted our relationship with our homes and interior design choices. As we move into the new year, it’s time to refresh your home – whether that’s by repurposing an existing room, finding new furniture or using fresh décor. Scroll to discover five of…
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Reinventing your home: Loft conversions
To add extra living space without building out into your garden, and increase your property’s value by £37,000 on average (according to Nationwide) at the same time, consider converting your loft. Most houses don’t require planning permission for a loft conversion (but you must check with your local authority), which cuts down the time it…
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Plan a basement conversion in four steps
For those of us who don’t want to move but need more space, extending is often the answer. However, if you don’t have room around your house or any potential to convert a loft, going down may be the solution. A basement conversion can be fitting out an existing cellar, enlarging it enough to be…
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Get more space at home without sacrificing walls
You can personalise everything from your coffee to your car to suit your needs, so why should your house be any different? Open-plan living offers one option for changing your space but there are several other solutions for reconfiguring your home that can be less drastic. Make your home feel more spacious, hide away clutter…
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A guide to church conversions
When it comes to putting in an offer for a property, most buyers are looking for something unique. Church conversions tick that box, although it’s unlikely that you know anybody who has acquired one lately. The Christian Research group says that of the 47,600 English churches operating today, around 10% will be declared redundant by…