Unless you have money to burn, before you move ahead with a home extension<\/strong><\/a>, it\u2019s important to consider how much it is likely to cost against the value it is likely to add to your home. If an extension is unlikely to add enough value, you may want to reconsider your plans or your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Planning permission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the UK, some extension projects can be undertaken under your permitted development rights, which means you will not need to seek planning permission before going ahead. This applies if you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if your development does not meet those regulations, or you are likely to extend across more than 50 per cent of your land, amongst other things, you will need to seek planning permission. So be sure to seek the proper advice before going ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also check: House Extension Ideas You Can Do Without Planning Permission<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Building regs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You will need to comply with all building regs whether planning permission is required for your extension project or not. That means you need to check that all tradespeople conducting work on your property is either fully accredited or able to self-certify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your insurance is likely to go up because a bigger home will cost more to rebuild, so you should check with your insurance provider first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Neighbours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Let your neighbours know your plans as soon as possible., If you can talk to them and discuss any issue they have before they\u2019re hit with a letter from the local planning authority, chances are you\u2019ll be less likely to get into a dispute. You can also iron out issues with party walls and things like that which could affect your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leasehold<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a leaseholder, check that your lease entitles you to build a house extension. Normally, you\u2019ll need to agree any work with the freeholder before plans can move ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In most cases, a house extension is likely to add value to your home because space comes at a premium and the more space you have, the better when it comes to selling your property. However, it is always a good idea to consult with a good local estate agent or appraiser before you carry out any extension work because they will be able to give you a better idea of the value that could be added to your home or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need to apply for planning permission before your extension can go ahead, you should contact your local planning authority. This is something that you can normally do by getting in touch with your local council. Even if you don\u2019t think you\u2019ll need planning permission for your small house extension, it may be worth contacting them to check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Basically, you\u2019ll provide them with the entails of your proposed home extension and they\u2019ll make a decision on whether it can go ahead, usually within 8 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, in many cases it is possible to build an extension on a leasehold house. However, you will generally need to have permission from the freeholder before you can make any significant changes. As a starting point, you should check the information in your lease agreement to see if that can provide any clarity, but freeholders may agree to let your make structural changes even if they are not explicitly permitted in your agreement, so do contact them either way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most types of property can be extended in some way including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often, the hardest part of a home extension is getting the design right. This is something you can make a bit easier by hiring the right professionals for the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finding a great architect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the size and scope of your project, having an architect help you on the design front may be a good idea, although there is no legal requirement to do so, and if you can find a decent building firm that specialises in extension, they could be just as good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good architects know how to make the most out of available space and they\u2019re great at ensuring home extensions, whether they be kitchen extensions, single storey extensions or wrap around home extensions, are sympathetic to the design of your existing home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you find a good architect?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ideally, you should ask for recommendations from people you know who have had their own extensions built. If that is not possible, do a local Google search, read reviews, get quotes and go with the most impressive architect you can afford – They usually charge around 15 percent but this may vary between architects and depending on your local area.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDoes house extension add value to your home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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