Whether you’re looking to buy a new home with more rooms than your current home, or are considering extending your existing property to add more space, it’s probably important you considered the advantages and disadvantage sof such a decision. It’s true that in most cases, by adding another rom to your home, such as through an extension, conservatory or outbuilding, you will add value to your property, whilst it will become a more practical and functional space, especially if you have a growing family. That makes perfect sense on paper, and you’ll find that house prices vary considerably, even if they are next door to each other, and it’s usually dependent on the number of rooms in the home and the space available. The problem is that’s not always a case. In some situations if you’re really trying to cram in a third bedroom or a fourth, you may be trying a bit too hard to get that additional space. It could mean you decrease the size of other rooms, or lose too much of your garden, so there can certainly be drawbacks.
On the other hand, investing in a bigger property can make perfect sense, but you may have to consider moving a little further out of the town centre or wherever your prime location is. Finding the right house is often about taking the rough with the smooth, and space tends to be a hot topic. Let’s say you don’t even need an additional bedroom, however, you would like more space so you opt for a conservatory. You will possibly add value to your home, but what about in the wintertime. Will the room be just as nice and cosy as other areas of the house? With so many homeowners now looking into conservatory roof conversion to ensure theirs is just right for the winter and summer months, you really need to consider the type of space you’d like to create and the cost of the project. Whether it be a conservatory, extension, sun room, outbuilding or additional bedroom above a garage, find out how it can have a positive effect and compare it to the benefits of selling your house right now and moving into a bigger one.
It’s also worth considering the more budget options available to you, such as redesigning bedrooms to facilitate two children and perhaps finding ways to cope without doing anything too drastic, especially if you’re not ready to do so. Adding more space to your kitchen by losing counters can free up room for the family to sit down, losing clutter in the garage can make for a child’s play area whilst adding an awning and nice patio area can mean you family spends more time outdoors so everything else becomes less of an issue. These are just thoughts, but they can all play a role in making your family’s life better and your home more breathable for mum, dad and the kids!
