Five inspiring loft conversions that will boost the value of your home

telegraph.co.uk:

Christmas decorations and outgrown children’s clothes, but instead can offer a whole new world of possibilities.The past year has prompted some to up sticks and move, but for those who didn’t, it’s been a time to think about what they really need from a house.

For many, that is more space – perhaps for a smart new bedroom or an office. As a result, loft conversions are hot property; many firms are fully booked for the rest of the year.While the upfront cost can be sizeable – plan for at least £50,000 plus VAT for a simple design; more for larger properties or complex, multi-roomed plans – it can be a worthwhile investment. ‘I would say there is a five to 10 per cent value add for [houses] where the loft conversion has been done [and can.