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A Loft Conversion In London Makes A Sound Investment

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

A loft conversion in London – created through the plans of expert architects, delivered by professional builders, and operationally conducted to deliver a highly professional finish for minimal upheaval – is one which is sought by many.

A loft conversion in London offers the homeowner many options and there is much to consider before deciding to proceed with this large – but highly beneficial – project.

Any attic conversion in London will require allocated budget materials and time, and often the type of conversion sought will reflect in the final price of the project.

If an attic conversion in London is to be used for storage, then it is likely the project price will reflect the minimum labour required to deliver this type of conversion, and it is possible that the overall project may only reach a few thousand pounds.

Should a loft conversion in London create a room (such as an extra bedroom) then the budget for this project will be significantly higher – likely to reach tens of thousands – and of course depends on the amount of space which is being converted.

Attic conversions in London, whatever budget a homeowner has, will be reflected within the final market value of a property when it is a saleable commodity on the property market. This means that any budget consideration for an attic conversion should be viewed as an investment.

We at Landmark Lofts are experts in delivering attic conversions in London that increase the living space and value of homes across the city.

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Choosing An Extension Or An Attic Conversion In London

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Attic conversions in London have proven to be one of the most popular methods of increasing living space, particularly in a property that houses a growing family. Attic conversions in London provide a much more financially viable method of increasing living space without the costs of moving to another property and at the end of it a property is also greatly improved in its saleable value.

There are two main options for most people who want to increase their property’s space, and that is to either have an extension or an attic conversion.

Extensions built on to a property tend to be the more costly and time consuming of the two options and in many cases mean that occupants have to move out whilst building work is undertaken. With attic conversions in London however, this is not the case.

Also, there tend to be more problems with planning permission when it comes to adding an extension to a home because the extension is going to be adding extra space from the land around the home. With attic conversions in London there is often less requirement to have council permission for the undertaking of the work because it is already a space that is part of the property.

We at Landmark Lofts have a great reputation for attic conversions in London, with many years of experience and happy customers across the area whose homes have been greatly increased in value due to our help.

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A Loft Conversion in London that Guarantees Great Results

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

An attic conversion in London is not something you will suddenly decide upon overnight, and it is renovation that requires much thought beforehand. Certain factors will need to be taken into consideration; the space you have available, logistics, and physical and financial benefits.

Often, homeowners will have a clear idea of what they want from their attic conversions in London, but until speaking to professional architects and builders for an expert opinion it is not always possible to make an informed decision.

Generally speaking, any type of professional extension on a property – should it create useful space and look attractive – will add value to a property. Ihe question is merely, how much?

Before settling on a loft conversion in London, look at some of the properties around your area – especially those that are up for sale in the windows of local estate agents.

Where possible, check ‘like for like’ against your own size of property and the market price of a home in your area that has had a loft conversion in London in order to gain a better understanding of the additional market value you hope to achieve.

When looking at similar properties that have had a conversion, also make sure you are clear on the amount of space the property conversion has created, and what that space has been used for so you are clear on additional equity opportunities for your own home.

We are experts at Landmark Lofts and have a great reputation for supplying builders, architects and plumbers that produce the most attractive attic conversions in London.

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Maximising equity with a professional attic conversion in London

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

A loft conversion in London is a unique renovation for each family and homeowner wishing to plough some investment into their home, whilst also creating necessary space.

Some people may choose to have a loft conversion in London because they want to create an extra room for a child, or other may choose to have one because they want to add a ‘Granny Flat.’  Depending upon the size of a property and the logistics of providing it, a loft or attic conversion in London can create an extra bathroom, sitting room and even an extra kitchen.

Homeowners have found that having an attic conversion is far more advantageous in terms of return on investment, and offers a smaller payout in the initial stages than moving to a larger property.  In the recession and recent difficulties in the housing market, this has ‘hit home’ to more people. However, for many years it has been a popular means of capitalising on a current investment.

It is not only individual homeowners who choose to make such changes; it is also property investors who have bought buildings for sub-letting that find the extra space created by an attic conversion provides them with additional revenue from other tenants.

As experts in attic conversions in London, we at Landmark Lofts are known for our exceptional builders and architects – along with exceptional craftsmanship and distinct affordability for providing London property owners with a great additional equity or income-generating investment.

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Grow your Equity by Investing in a Loft Conversion in London

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Anybody living in the UK is only too familiar that one of the most expensive places to live in the country is London.  When the housing market collapsed at the beginning of the recession, London was one of the first places to be hit and at this point, the habits of a normal property market changed drastically and buyers and sellers became low on the ground.

As property prices fell in London, many people chose to ‘stay put’ in their homes rather than to tread the unknown and unpredictable housing market. Savvy home owners then turned to attic conversions in London as a means of utilising space and increasing the value of their property.

Apart from unpredictable property prices, the lack of mortgage deals available in the market for those people who may have at one time considered it was time to move are distinctly low on the ground, and thus many decided to capitalise on their current investment instead.

For those homeowners who have outgrown their living space, choosing to add attic conversions to combat the problem has not only provided them with additional space but has also added value to their own property.

An attic conversion in London, particularly over the last 24 months, has proven to be a highly popular option and the most viable means to capitalise on a property in London.

We at Landmark Lofts have a large number of customers and a successful history of providing the best attic conversions in London at exceptional prices, offering the ideal opportunity for homeowners to capitalise on their properties.

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A Loft Conversion in London Provides many Solutions

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

When homeowners opt for a loft conversion in London it can be for various reasons, but this renovation ticks plenty of boxes in terms of what it provides. Particularly during the downturned housing market, a loft renovation has proven popular with savvy investors.

There are many people who are purposefully avoiding selling or buying a property because of the unpredictable housing market. To overcome space issues from growing families, they have turned to having an attic conversion in London.

The increased space afforded to a young family through an attic conversion often means that an additional bedroom or extra room is provided to accommodate the spacial demands of growing children.

Not only is there the benefit of added space, but property owners are also capitalising on their investment by bolstering their property’s market price.

Often, if a young family consists of school children and they have already been placed into nearby educational facilities where they have become settled, made friends and are enjoying a good level of education, the last thing parents want to do is disrupt their achievements.

Choosing to build a loft conversion in London to provide the extra space for a growing family will also mean you are not forced to make decisions that may see you move into different catchment areas for children’s schools.

As we have been providing attic conversions in London for many years to thousands of happy homeowners, we have got one of the best reputations in the city for professionalism and reliability.

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Loft conversions in London properties with two or more storeys

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Normally, loft conversions in London involve adding a room to the roof space – in effect, creating a second floor. However, what if your home already has a second floor? Many Queen Anne, Georgian and modern builds are built like this, and while we at Landmark Lofts build these conversions, they do involve some extra thought.

When it comes to attic conversions, London boroughs have specialised planning and building rules relating to extending into the roof space. For example, loft conversions in conservation areas – especially if they are Queen Anne or Regency built – are frowned upon. This depends on the size of the conversion, however. Non-listed older buildings with tastefully constructed half dormers are often the norm in some districts.

However, even if planning laws don’t thwart you, building regulations might – especially when it comes to fire safety. In order to be legal either the stairs must enter the main stair well of the second storey, or there must be a safe external method of escape from the loft. We at Landmark Lofts have extensive experience in installing interior stairways, which are far more aesthetic than fire escapes.

In addition, the floor of the loft conversion must have a fire barrier of at least ½ hour, which means fire doors must be fitted. All other doors in the property must have self closers, or be fire doors.

If you are thinking of having a loft conversion in a London property of two floors or more, why not give us at Landmark Lofts a call?

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Why loft conversions?

Monday, October 26th, 2009

The current economic climate has had its effect on home owners and growing families across the world. Those of us who need more room are now all looking at ways to expand our current living space rather than investing in a larger property. This is especially true given that banks have introduced stricter loan criteria making getting a home mortgage more difficult than ever before.

With interest rates so low we have notied that an increasing number of clients are approaching us to help them increase the rental return on their investment by adding an extra bedroom (or two) and a bathroom. There can even be the potential in some larger properties to create a studio flat in the loft that can generate its own income.

As any estate agent will tell you, each room will bring you a certain amount of return on your investment. So you might think that you have reached the limit of your possible income in a particular property but by adding an extra room you could significnatly increase that income. Our loft conversion London team can easily complete your project offering excellent value for money and long-term returns.

Undertaking a loft conversion is one way to expand your living space with minimum cost whilst also increasing the value of your property. If you think that you need extra space or extra income on a rental property, please contact our team. We will send specialist designers from our loft conversion London team to come to your property and meet with you. Our friendly designers will inspect your home and produce a proposal and 3D model showing how you can best make use of your loft.

The representatives from our loft conversion London team will make suggestions on the design, layout and specification of your new loft conversion.

Our design consultations are all free of charge with no obligation. Please contact us for any questions and we will gladly assist you in any way possible.

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The Velux conversion

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Not all of the conversions that we offer at Landmark Lofts are suitable for each and every type of home. A lot will depend on your current building structure and available space. If you are uncertain, we will send out someone from one of our loft conversions London teams to come and do an inspection and assessment for you. Our staff are all specialists in the loft conversion field and will give you the best advice available.

You can read through our descriptions of lofts to see what you like and what might work for you. We also have illustrations available to give you a better picture of what it is that we do. The four types that our loft conversions London team can install are the Rear Dormer, the Mansard, the Hip to Gable and the Velux. The Rear Dormer, the Mansard and the Hip to Gable all require some structural building, but the Velux does not.

The Velux derives its name from a popular brand of windows that are used in roofs and lofts all over the world. Our loft conversions London team will basically leave your current roof structure as is, except for the addition of the Velux windows. It means in other words that the current roof or loft space is already big enough to do a basic inside conversion to make it suitable for occupancy, but windows will need to be added for light and air flow.

This method is almost always used by home owners who have planning or building restrictions on their homes as it requires no structural changes. It is also very cost effective.

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The Hip to Gable conversion

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

At Landmark Lofts our aim is to provide excellent customer focused service as well as high-quality workmanship. We have top class attic conversions London and loft conversions London teams that specialise specifically in lofts and attic conversions.

The four methods used by our attic conversions London or loft conversions London teams are the Rear Dormer, the Mansard, the Hip to Gable and the Velux. These are all quite different from each other and the use depends on your requirements and the current building structure that our attic conversions London and loft conversions London teams will have to work with.

The Hip to Gable method needs very specific current structures and cannot be done in every building. If you are considering one of these, our attic conversions London or loft conversions London inspectors will be checking for an existing hip end roof structure as well as that your property is mid terrace. It basically means that your roof slants inwards towards the roof ridge instead of being a vertical gable wall.

If your building fits these requirements, then our attic conversions London or loft conversions London teams will actually change the shape of your roof. It will be changed from a hip end into a gable end. This will extend the roof ridge, which amounts to a much larger loft area and a bigger space to work with for the conversion.

It would typically get a timber frame insert to provide the flooring, much the same as what we would do for a Mansard or Rear Dormer.

Please contact us for a free on site consultation should you require more information on this type of conversion.

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