In these times of financial uncertainty and adversity by far the best investment you can make at the moment is in the home you are in. It is costly, and stressful, to move house even when the market is buoyant so adding value to your existing home through making the right choices now is what will make the difference further down the line should you come to move on.
Planning permission laws changed on 1st October 2008 enabling many more people to maximise the size of their property or consider building works for the first time, provided they comply with the necessary rules and regulations of course. Even if you only gain consent and do not actually carry out the works (extension/conversion/excavation etc), this can increase the value and appeal of your property. The possibility of making your own stamp on a house, as well as adding value, is very appealing to savvy buyers, but it also means that you can have your dream home where you are already.
