Property - Unlocking the potential of your home

226 Property Unlocking the potential of your home

By Nick Roberts - Roberts Miller Redshaw Group

Each and every one of us has pondered about what improvements could be made to our homes – no-one is immune. After all, our home is our castle, and tranquil escape from the stress sitting just outside the front gate. But inside every property resides the potential for improvement, and this is where the right architect can become your artist. With a palette of experience and a brush of creativity, a good architect can transform your home. One of the most popular options are single story rear extensions. We’ve all seen magazine pictures of property transformations and they almost always feature this modern upgrade. Full-width bifold or sliding doors into the garden with an open plan kitchen is a major tick in the box and one of the most transformative changes you can do. Wrap around extensions are similar, but make use of the often neglected space to the side of the property. Overgrown side passages often camouflage the true amount of space to extend into, making this option a potential diamond in the rough. No garden to extend into? Then a loft conversion might be the crown jewel. You’ve probably got a neighbour that’s already done it and revelling in the extra space – either as a bedroom, bathroom or ensuite. Garage conversions are one of the most economic ways to create space and get a return on your investment. In recent years, they’ve become a popular office conversion to host uninterrupted zoom calls! Two story extensions can be the most transformative. Combining the benefits of opening up the ground floor whilst expanding the space upstairs too. As always, we recommend seeking the assistance from an architect. They’ll be able to paint the picture you’re looking for and help you materialise the canvas into a reality. www.robertsmillerredshaw.com

Financial planning for your life’s journey

By Ivan Lyons, MD Investment Solutions, Worthing

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Life is full of unknowns. Your money needn’t be one of them. As one of Sussex’s fastest growing Independent Financial Advice firms – our trusted advisers can help you plan for life’s big moments, whenever they are here. We’re here to help – on the phone, in person or over video. ‘Investment Solutions’ is the trading name of Investment Solutions Wealth Management Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.