Tag: Conversion
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Loft conversion heating: The options explained
When considering how to heat a new loft conversion, there are a number of important considerations to take into account before you make your choice. As well as picking a solution that suits the size, space and purpose of your loft conversion, you also need to take into account factors such as ventilation and insulation…
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6 loft conversion window ideas to add natural light
A loft conversion can turn a cobwebbed-filled storage area stacked with old Christmas decs, bulky suitcases and forgotten schoolbooks into a penthouse-style master suite or spacious home office. Choosing the right windows to bring natural light into this previously gloomy gap between the top floor and the roof, can be crucial to how successfully it…
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How to create the perfect loft conversion office
There can be few households that won’t benefit from a quiet and organised work space, which accounts for the popularity of the loft conversion office. Loft conversions come in all shapes and sizes, from those that utilise existing roof space, to structures that raise the roofline – but whatever style you are working with, do…
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How to transform your home with a loft conversion balcony
If you are considering transforming the space in your roof into a habitable area, it makes sense to take things a little further and explore the idea of a balcony loft conversion – they come with so many benefits. “Transforming your loft space to include a balcony can significantly enhance your living area by introducing…
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Graham rescues ISG Ikea conversion project
Graham has been appointed to revamp a former Ikea into a £150m cultural hub in Coventry that was in ISG’s live portfolio when it collapsed last September. The City Centre Cultural Gateway is designed to become “a landmark destination” in the city. ISG began working on the scheme in July 2024, but it entered administration…
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Chapel with planning permission for residential conversion hits the market
A former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel in Stoford is on the market for £170,000, offering a conversion opportunity to turn this historic building into a one-bedroom home. With full planning permission already secured, this property provides an opportunity for a self-build project while retaining its original architectural features. Unoccupied since 1984, the chapel has been used…
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What’s involved in raising a roof for a loft conversion?
While it might sound like a daunting project, raising a roof for a loft conversion is not as uncommon as you might think – and in some cases it will be the only option for those looking to extend their homes upwards. Loft conversions are one of the most popular projects undertaken by homeowners keen…
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Former farm buildings offer conversion opportunity but buyers warned about overage clause
An opportunity has arisen for potential buyers looking to invest in a piece of Dorset’s countryside. The former High Lea Farm buildings, located in Witchampton near Wimborne, are now up for sale via online auction with a guide price starting at £600,000. However, prospective buyers should proceed with caution as an overage clause attached to…
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Should Atlanta Seniors Consider a Tub-to-Shower Conversion?
According to a recent study by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), the number of adults aged 65 and older in Metro Atlanta doubled in 2020 and is projected to significantly increase to 1.3M by 2050. As this population grows, the need for accessible and safe living environments becomes paramount. Senior citizens in the city can…