A house extension could be the perfect way of ‘improving rather than moving’

If there’s one thing that you’re probably sick of hearing over the past few years, it’s that the housing market is experiencing a slump... especially if you’ve spent those years looking around for somewhere new to live, but have found yourself stuck in your present residence. To be fair, there have been some interesting movements on that front in recent times, since as George Osborne’s announcement of a Help to Buy scheme. It is developments like these that may lead you to invest in the house clearance service of Just-Clear (http://www.just-clear.co.uk).

Of course, one reason for requesting house clearance in London from us is so that your house is more presentable and it’s easier for you to move, but it’s also a good idea if you are considering making major changes to your property. Although many such changes except painting and decorating may not add much to your home’s value right now, they can make a big difference when the market does inevitably pick up again, and in the meantime, you can benefit from the practical advantages that such a change means. That’s right... we’re talking about such major modifications as loft conversions and home extensions.

In our previous blog entry, we focussed on the former, so now, it’s time to shed some light on the latter’s many advantages. Given the difficulty and high cost of moving, if you require more space, a house extension could be the perfect cost-effective alternative. You may choose to extend your house because of a growing family, or you may even like the idea of an extra room that you could convert into a lounge or home office. Or maybe there’s an existing area, like the kitchen, that you think would look fantastic if extended? It could also be a good way of freeing up some much-needed storage space – and you only need to ask many of the hoarders among our house clearance clients, how much they’d appreciate that.

Naturally, it’s important to ask yourself what exactly the home extension is intended for, as this will help you to determine whether a loft conversion or even garden office could be a better solution. You’ll also need to ensure that the conversion is carried out to the highest standard, as a poor one is not going to add the value to your home that you desire. It’s also vital to consider where you live. House conversions make more sense in areas of the country, like London, where the extra space is better appreciated and therefore worth more, rather than less expensive parts of the UK where the emphasis is firmly on cheap, cheerful and small.

However, the value that a house extension does or doesn’t add to your home will matter little to you if it is simply the need for extra space that motivates you. Whatever you decide, Just-Clear (http://www.just-clear.co.uk) can be an invaluable ally, providing the house clearance service that you need to get started with extension work.

Editor’s Note: Just-Clear (http://www.just-clear.co.uk) are represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Email: info@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.