A little more space is a common wish for homeowners, especially now when moving to upsize can be a struggle due to restrictive mortgage finance. But extending your existing property will take a huge bite out of your savings, and you might not see a return when you come to sell. The slow property market combined with the recession is forcing many families to look at expanding the space they have, with the most popular extension being the transformation of a kitchen into a kitchen/living space. However, loft and basement extensions can add extra bedrooms, potentially boosting your property into...
photo: AP / David Zalubowski
