Hi,
I live in a 3 bed end terraced. We've got two kids and are thinking of moving, and where we live (Sheffield) everything goes to sealed bids so it is a bit of a palaver buying a house there.
But we like our house and the area so we are contemplating extending instead.
We are unsure as to whether to convert the attic or extend the kitchin and out a conservatory on as well or do all three. We're not sure of the cost and whether the extra cost would be well spent (i.e. could we recoup it if we sold in the future).
So baically I'm wondering what is the first step in the process of this sort of decision making? Would it be to get an appointment with an architect and talk through the possibilites? If so do you know what the rough cost of such a consultation would be? Or is it best to speak to estate agents to see if it is money well spent? Or would you just get builders in to give you quotes?
Thanks in advance...
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I live in a 3 bed end terraced. We've got two kids and are thinking of moving, and where we live (Sheffield) everything goes to sealed bids so it is a bit of a palaver buying a house there.
But we like our house and the area so we are contemplating extending instead.
We are unsure as to whether to convert the attic or extend the kitchin and out a conservatory on as well or do all three. We're not sure of the cost and whether the extra cost would be well spent (i.e. could we recoup it if we sold in the future).
So baically I'm wondering what is the first step in the process of this sort of decision making? Would it be to get an appointment with an architect and talk through the possibilites? If so do you know what the rough cost of such a consultation would be? Or is it best to speak to estate agents to see if it is money well spent? Or would you just get builders in to give you quotes?
Thanks in advance...
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lynda, moderator
please note forum rule 9