Ladder and access product experts Lofts and Ladders respond to recent research from Nationwide Building Society that a ‘loft conversion’ could increase your home’s value by as much as 20%.

The popularity of extending homes and living spaces has naturally progressed to utilising loft spaces and attics. From simple conversions that can be better used as storage spaces to more elaborate roof designs for use as an office, extra bedroom or study even. Extending your home upwards by carrying out a loft conversion is easier and cheaper than building an annex or additional rooms onto an existing property. It also depends on the space you have available within the boundaries of your home, with many attic conversions being preferred due to the restraints of terraced housing for example.

An encouraging factor is that these extensions are an affordable and valuable trend that even owners of modest properties can benefit from and effectively ‘tap into’, giving almost any homeowner the ability to add extra square footage easily without having to think of digging down into foundations to gain extra space. Apart from adding value to your property, a well thought out design can actually help improve the function of your home, how you live in it and how it can work for you efficiently.

One of the best bonuses to adding a loft conversion in your home lies in how you are able to channel light into the room, giving avid DIY design enthusiasts a host of possibilities when planning their chosen layout. Better use of natural light actually creates a bigger sense of space and one key factor to remember is that for many conversions, planning permission is not required. Checking with your local council is still the best way to find out before you begin work however.

Based in Bideford in Devon, ladder specialists Lofts and Ladders regularly respond to news, developments and research carried out within their industry. Providing a comprehensive array of Ladder systems and loft access ladders, they are a highly reputable company covering the UK. A spokesperson for the company agrees with the Nationwide Building Society and reinforces their research into loft conversions and their value to properties:

“Adding value to a home is the ultimate wish of most, if not all property owners, it is an investment for you or for your family members and one of the easiest ways to make the most of available space is by utilising your loft. There are many different types of access solutions owners can choose too, offering the strength and stability which offer peace of mind for all family members young and old.”

Well-established and offering a range of ladder solutions to commercial and domestic customers, Lofts and Ladders present a full selection of loft ladders, replacement parts, step, roof and extendable ladders for use outside, of which all can be found via their website at http://loftsandladders.co.uk now.