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By far the most desirable way to add value to your home is to add an extension, therefore increasing the size of the property. Whether you choose to extend out or extend up, expense and available space is your first consideration. Extending the size of your home is a costly exercise and not everyone has the capital to do this; so the other options is to convert the area you already have, which couple be as simple as changing the furniture to a larger conversion such as using your garage. You will have to make sure that the space that you are planning to change will meet all of the local requirements for space and safety. Be aware of the ceiling value of the home's location. Converting your home to five bedrooms when the rest of the area only has three bedroom homes may not be that profitable and you might end up spending more than the increase in value. Extend upwards with a roof space conversion. Obviously it will depend on the area, but converting the roof space into an extra bedroom may add double the cost of the conversion to the value of your home. Loft alteration allows you to utilize potential space. The perk of using the roof space is that you are not taking away any of your outdoor space, as well as being exceedingly profitable. This is made easier and more efficient if you work with a professional architect to help you draw up plans that will make the best use of both the accessible space and the budget that you have allotted to your project. Another perk of using an architect is they can help you work through the numerous regulations and building code issues with these types of extensions. Other things in their remit, is advise on how to best place windows, ventilation and heating as well as strengthening the floor and where to place the access. Within the roof space you may also find structures that can't be changed such as a chimney stack, your air-conditioning unit or heating systems. By drawing up a plan that includes these structures, rather than trying to disguise them, the end result should be far more functional and attractive. Try not to convert the roof space so it can only be used in one way, if you decide to sell the property in the future, a potential buyer needs to be able to project their own dreams onto the space created. This articles was prepared by Jay Banks of Vancouver Homes, experienced Seafair homes for sale agent
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