Home Improvements
What are the best home Improvements to make?
Convert your garage
If you have a garage that is not being used for parking or used as a place to store unwanted items, it could make sense to convert it into living space. The first step should be checking the suitability of conversion and whether or not there are any restrictions on developments in your area or covenants set in place by developers. Check if planning permission is require but very often the conversion of integral garages will fall under 'permitted developments' so long as they do no harm to surrounding buildings and the conversion is completed as according to the UK building regulations, then it shouldn't pose a problem, however, always consult with local authorities before proceeding. You should use a local council’s building control service or hire an approved independent inspector who will make several visits during the construction process in order for them to properly check all key areas of concern (such as drainage, electrics, walls and roof) against various safety standards.
Extend your kitchen
Utilising the side return alley that runs adjacent to your kitchen in a typical terraced or semi-detached property is an ideal solution for extending the kitchen of your home and taking advantage of this space, you can improve your home's layout for better and spacious living conditions. A single-storey extension is a great way to add more space for your kitchen and help make your home feel larger. However, it has some limitations rules to abide by. For example, the height of an extension cannot exceed 4 meters or be wider than half the width of your original dwelling.
Add a Conservatory or Sunroom
Adding a sunroom to your property is an easy way to increase the amount of home space in which you can enjoy, but it could be considered as taking away from your garden space. So before adding this addition or building one separately outside make sure that there are no covenant or local restrictions and if so, get permission if necessary. Some places do not allow for these types of additions without planning permissions granted beforehand so don’t assume anything. You could be lucky and be fortunate to come under the permitted development ruling to build and extend your ground floor residence. The major part of any conservatory will be the glass, so it's important to explore your options carefully. There are a whole host of glazing types available that vary in cost and performance depending on what you need them for - double-glazed is the minimum required standard by building regulations but there are many more if you're looking at heating bills or needing protection from UV rays. The frame material also affects how well your new space performs; whether you opt for UPVC, timber or aluminium can depend on factors such as durability and insulation levels which both affect energy costs significantly. Having a conservatory is becoming less and less expensive because it's considered to be permitted development provided you meet various limits. However, if the doors or walls linking your conservatory are removed then an application will need to be made as energy efficient measures must still apply in order for this change to occur.
Converting a house into flats
Buying and converting a house into flats can be an excellent way to maximise rental income in the short term and profit on sale. But before you begin this project, do some research first to see if there is demand for your product or service area-wise. If three bedroom properties are not selling in Derby but smaller ones are, then conversion could work out well for you in the future, it’s all down to doing your homework in the prospective area.
Add value with approved planning permission
The house market is a cut-throat place. Everyone wants to sell as fast and for the best price possible, but not everyone knows about planning permissions. Planning permission might just be one of your most powerful weapons in this competition against other home sellers, because it can make you stand out from the rest with an increase in both value and time spent looking at homes before purchase. Not only that, but quick turnaround times are something people want more than anything else when they go shopping for homes - so if we're talking business tactics here then hitting two birds with one stone would sound like an offer too good to refuse for your potential buyer.
Will planning permission add value to my home?
The addition of planning permission to your home most likely increases your home's market worth. However, this can be equated and dependable on a few things.
Homeowners in good Derbyshire locations could potentially see as much as a 10% rise in their home price, while homes in some other parts of the UK might not see much more than a few thousand pounds in top end value.
It’s not easy to depict how much planning permission would add on average to a home exactly, for some homeowners it might be just what they need to get the asking price, if they have had previous problems receiving this goal. What i can guarantee is that no house price has ever not be benefitted from this exercise, they have always enhanced the price with the added planning permission grant,
Basement conversions, are they worth it financially?
The cost of a cellar conversion is relative to property values. It almost always makes sense if you are adding lower ground floor space in high-value areas, such as central Nottingham and other sought after urban areas. Elsewhere the potential for value needs more careful analysis. An estate agent should be able to give an indication of how much square meterage costs per UK pound in your area.
Convert your garage
If you have a garage that is not being used for parking or used as a place to store unwanted items, it could make sense to convert it into living space. The first step should be checking the suitability of conversion and whether or not there are any restrictions on developments in your area or covenants set in place by developers. Check if planning permission is require but very often the conversion of integral garages will fall under 'permitted developments' so long as they do no harm to surrounding buildings and the conversion is completed as according to the UK building regulations, then it shouldn't pose a problem, however, always consult with local authorities before proceeding. You should use a local council’s building control service or hire an approved independent inspector who will make several visits during the construction process in order for them to properly check all key areas of concern (such as drainage, electrics, walls and roof) against various safety standards.
Extend your kitchen
Utilising the side return alley that runs adjacent to your kitchen in a typical terraced or semi-detached property is an ideal solution for extending the kitchen of your home and taking advantage of this space, you can improve your home's layout for better and spacious living conditions. A single-storey extension is a great way to add more space for your kitchen and help make your home feel larger. However, it has some limitations rules to abide by. For example, the height of an extension cannot exceed 4 meters or be wider than half the width of your original dwelling.
Add a Conservatory or Sunroom
Adding a sunroom to your property is an easy way to increase the amount of home space in which you can enjoy, but it could be considered as taking away from your garden space. So before adding this addition or building one separately outside make sure that there are no covenant or local restrictions and if so, get permission if necessary. Some places do not allow for these types of additions without planning permissions granted beforehand so don’t assume anything. You could be lucky and be fortunate to come under the permitted development ruling to build and extend your ground floor residence. The major part of any conservatory will be the glass, so it's important to explore your options carefully. There are a whole host of glazing types available that vary in cost and performance depending on what you need them for - double-glazed is the minimum required standard by building regulations but there are many more if you're looking at heating bills or needing protection from UV rays. The frame material also affects how well your new space performs; whether you opt for UPVC, timber or aluminium can depend on factors such as durability and insulation levels which both affect energy costs significantly. Having a conservatory is becoming less and less expensive because it's considered to be permitted development provided you meet various limits. However, if the doors or walls linking your conservatory are removed then an application will need to be made as energy efficient measures must still apply in order for this change to occur.
Converting a house into flats
Buying and converting a house into flats can be an excellent way to maximise rental income in the short term and profit on sale. But before you begin this project, do some research first to see if there is demand for your product or service area-wise. If three bedroom properties are not selling in Derby but smaller ones are, then conversion could work out well for you in the future, it’s all down to doing your homework in the prospective area.
Add value with approved planning permission
The house market is a cut-throat place. Everyone wants to sell as fast and for the best price possible, but not everyone knows about planning permissions. Planning permission might just be one of your most powerful weapons in this competition against other home sellers, because it can make you stand out from the rest with an increase in both value and time spent looking at homes before purchase. Not only that, but quick turnaround times are something people want more than anything else when they go shopping for homes - so if we're talking business tactics here then hitting two birds with one stone would sound like an offer too good to refuse for your potential buyer.
Will planning permission add value to my home?
The addition of planning permission to your home most likely increases your home's market worth. However, this can be equated and dependable on a few things.
- The location of your property
- The overall extent of the work that is covered within the permission
- Whether or not your planning permission has the green light for an extra bedroom
- The date when your permission was granted - as the grants only last three years
- Actual type of permission granted
Homeowners in good Derbyshire locations could potentially see as much as a 10% rise in their home price, while homes in some other parts of the UK might not see much more than a few thousand pounds in top end value.
It’s not easy to depict how much planning permission would add on average to a home exactly, for some homeowners it might be just what they need to get the asking price, if they have had previous problems receiving this goal. What i can guarantee is that no house price has ever not be benefitted from this exercise, they have always enhanced the price with the added planning permission grant,
Basement conversions, are they worth it financially?
The cost of a cellar conversion is relative to property values. It almost always makes sense if you are adding lower ground floor space in high-value areas, such as central Nottingham and other sought after urban areas. Elsewhere the potential for value needs more careful analysis. An estate agent should be able to give an indication of how much square meterage costs per UK pound in your area.
Interested in a quotation for any type of House extension, major building works or renovation project?
Then call our team at Derby House Extensions
01332-215103
Then call our team at Derby House Extensions
01332-215103