It can be difficult to know where to start when planning a loft conversion. From deciding whether to go for a dormer, mansard or rooflight conversion, to figuring out planning permission and hiring a ...

Most loft conversions can be carried out without planning permission under permitted development, but there are exceptions. You will also need to follow building regulations regardless of the type of ...

Loft conversions used to be predictable and boring, but now interior designers are using them to add light, drama and value to our homes. In the black: this stunning refurbished former church with ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A steel-clad roof extension – which has been entered into this year’s AJ Small Projects Awards – boldly reworks the ’loft conversion’ aesthetic This extension in Walthamstow, north London, designed by ...

A rush to get work done after lockdown means homeowners can face a nine-month wait for a builder, plus supply shortages It is taking longer and getting more expensive to add value and space to your ...

When adding a loft conversion to your home, the need for an extra bedroom is one of the most popular reasons for extending upwards. But, whether it's to house a master suite, guest bedroom or ...