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How Much Could a Loft Conversion in London Add to the Value of Your Home?

October 31, 2014

Loft Conversion Value, London Loft Conversions, Simply Loft News

How much do you think that a loft conversion could add to the value of your home? According to the latest Simply Loft survey, more than half of Londoners think they could gain up to another quarter on the value of their home; but are they right? Short answer: kinda. Simply Loft is one of London’s leading home improvement specialists; completing bespoke, high quality loft conversions throughout the capital and commuter belt. Recently the company conducted a survey to find…

Would you rent out your loft conversion?

October 8, 2014

Loft conversion rental, Simply Loft News

A loft conversion in London by Simply Loft could put money in your pocket in more ways than one. In addition to improving the value of your property, a loft conversion could provide you with an extra bedroom which you could rent out for some extra income every month. All you need to make a little extra money is a little extra space. That loft conversion could pay for itself long before you decide to sell the house. When we…

Diary of a London Loft Conversion Week 5-8 – Putting the Finishing Touches in Place

September 26, 2014

Diary of a London Loft Conversion, Loft Conversion Interior Design

A few weeks ago we published Part One of our Diary of a Loft Conversion, and now we’re back for the grand finale. As we mentioned last time out, most loft conversions in London can be completed in around 6-8 weeks depending upon the requirements of the job. By weeks 5-8, much of the important structural work is in place and it’s time to start turning part of a house into the most inviting rooms in the home. Below, we’ve…

A round up of our top 5 London loft conversions

August 22, 2014

Loft Conversion Projects, Loft conversion types, Uncategorized

As the specialists for bespoke loft conversions in London, every project we complete is truly unique. We design each project to the client’s specific need, whether they’re looking to make room for a growing family or create a show-stopping new master room to transform the whole property. We’re proud of them all but some stand out in our minds, since they required us to go the extra mile and do something extraordinary. So here are our current Top 5 London…

Diary of a London Loft Conversion – Week 1- 4, The Roof comes off but what goes inside?

July 18, 2014

Diary of a London Loft Conversion, Loft Conversion Projects, London Loft Conversions

Where will you be in four weeks? It’s not that long a period of time. But in four weeks, Simply Loft could be well on the way to transforming your home with a bespoke London loft conversion. On average, our loft conversions are completed in just 6 – 8 weeks but what exactly happens in that time and what can you expect from one day to the next? We’ve put together our diary of a loft conversion to give you…

Inside a London Loft Conversion – Interior Design Colours & What They Mean

July 11, 2014

Loft Conversion Interior Design

At Simply Loft, we don’t just build bespoke loft conversions in London we decorate them too. Like everything else we do, the colours we use to decorate your brand new space are entirely up to you. But which colours will you choose and what do they mean? Choosing a colour scheme for your loft conversion is about much more than what looks “good”. The more you discover about colours, the more you realise how closely connected they are to our…

Simply Loft Sponsor Northcote Road Summer Fete this July – Come Along and Say Hi

June 18, 2014

London Loft Conversions, Simply Loft News

We are delighted to announce that Simply Loft will be one of the sponsors of this year’s Northcote Road Summer Fete in Battersea on Sunday 6 July 2014; why not come and see us at our very own official display? Every year, Battersea’s famous shopping street is taken over for a day-long celebration filled with games, performances and lots of tasty treats. Last year, unprecedented crowds were on hand to cheer Andy Murray through an historic victory in the Wimbledon…

Long Ditton Families Choose Simply Loft – The Benefits of Multiple Loft Conversions

June 18, 2014

Loft Conversion Projects

If you’re passing down Kings Road in Long Ditton, London, and see a high spec new loft conversion on your way, the chances are it’s one of ours; and if you pass again in the future you might see even more. There’s no greater barometer of the quality of building work than word of mouth. That’s why we’re so pleased whenever we get a call from a family on King’s Road. We’ve already completed two loft conversions in close proximity…

How to Compete During House Buying Season – Spending Money to Make a Fortune

May 28, 2014

Simply Loft News

Spring has sprung and house prices in the UK have skyrocketed to even greater heights. So, how do you compete in already competitive market? One of the key ways to get a pretty penny for your property is by improving the house that you’re looking to sell. Property specialists Rightmove reported that house sellers have added close to £10,000 to the asking prices on their listings in the past month. Of course, since May marks the outset of house buying…

A loft conversion can add £37,000 to the value of your home.

May 28, 2014

Loft Conversion Value, Simply Loft News

As house prices in London and throughout the UK steadily rise home owners feeling the need to expand are finding that an extension or loft conversion is a far more financially viable option to moving home, but let’s not forget a loft conversion also increases the value of your property too. As researchers from the Nationwide Building Society have found that home owners have the potential to boost the value of their property by as much as 21 per cent…

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