Loft Conversions

What uses can you think of for an extra room in your home? Maybe you have a growing family and need an extra bedroom or playroom, maybe you are starting a business and need an office, how about a spare room for guests or an art studio? There are endless reasons why you might need extra space in your home. Is your loft space being wasted by storing junk and empty boxes? Put your loft to better use by converting it into a habitable room that will add value to your home.

When you need extra living space or a change of scene, additional development work (such as loft conversions) or moving house is always an exciting (and equally tiring process). However, it is often very difficult to fully monitor or secure your house during these busy times. This can leave your house vulnerable to burglary and other instances that would much rather be avoided. To set your mind at ease, make sure that you are fully covered by Norwich and Peterborough's Home Contents Insurance. Don't forget to inform your current insurer that an extra room has been added to your house as this may affect your premium and the cover provided.

While most people understand the need to update their insurance company following a conversion, the situation regarding your council tax banding is less well understood by many. The good news is that adding an extra room to your house will not affect your banding until there is a "relevant transaction", for the majority of homeowners this means when the house is sold. There is a page on the Valuation Office Agency website that explains this in more detail.