Percentage added to the value of ones home is typically 125% to 200% of costs incurred. Typically £30k spent can convert into as much as a £60k increase in value.

If your loft is of at least 2.3 metres in height (centrally) then a loft conversion is one of the easiest ways to add both space and value to your home that can typically yield twice the amount spent. The cost to convert a loft into a layout of 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom would typically cost £30,000 to £40,000 for a standard dormer window conversion, therefore adding approx £60k to £80k to the value of ones home.

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Usually planning permission is not required if -

The dormers do not extend beyond the plain of the existing roof.
Add less than 40 cubic metres space to terraced and 50 cubic metres to semi and detached properties.

Before loft dormer conversion:

After loft dormer conversion:

Note front dormer windows will require planning permission.

Loft conversion extreme:

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