RICS Consumer Guide: Home Extensions

Many properties have potential for expansion – either up, out or even down. As long as building works are undertaken sensibly, such work can add value to your home while giving your family more room to live and work.

With a little imagination and some expert advice, you could add a conservatory, convert your loft space into the home office or spare room you’ve always wanted, or even excavate a cellar or basement.

The following guide has been written by RICS and offers advice to homeowners considering developments to their home. It is also useful for:

• those looking to improve their property before putting it on the market and
• homebuyers planning to take on a property with a view to developing it.