Comments on: My Obsession with the Housing Market https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/places/my-obsession-with-the-housing-market?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-obsession-with-the-housing-market Interior design inspiration for the modern home Thu, 18 Apr 2019 20:54:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 By: StaceySheppard https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/places/my-obsession-with-the-housing-market#comment-434224 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 09:22:42 +0000 https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/?p=13090#comment-434224 In reply to Juan Sandiego.

I hope so Juan. But even if it doesn’t it will give us that extra space that we will eventually need!

]]> By: StaceySheppard https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/places/my-obsession-with-the-housing-market#comment-434223 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 09:22:05 +0000 https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/?p=13090#comment-434223 In reply to Diane Wood.

Thanks Diane, that’s very sound advice. I’ve been mulling it over a lot since I wrote this post and the more I think about it the more I want to stay put! That’s awful if midwives really do that!

]]> By: StaceySheppard https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/places/my-obsession-with-the-housing-market#comment-434222 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 09:20:29 +0000 https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/?p=13090#comment-434222 In reply to Natalia.

Thanks for the advice Natalia. It is so hard to get any kind of trades people to come out at any time here in Dartmouth. It’s a nightmare. It would be a dream come true to have friends and family with the skills to help out. To get it done in five weekends would be amazing!

]]> By: Juan Sandiego https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/places/my-obsession-with-the-housing-market#comment-432901 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:57:42 +0000 https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/?p=13090#comment-432901 I am obsessed with property websites too! I see what you mean and I’d make the most of your current home. Otherwise your life will pass as you keep waiting to go up the property ladder. And with the loft, surely any work you do will increase the value of your home?

]]> By: Diane Wood https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/places/my-obsession-with-the-housing-market#comment-432542 Sat, 31 Mar 2018 15:21:00 +0000 https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/?p=13090#comment-432542 If by making your home larger, it makes it more suitable for your family AND you then intend to stay there for the next, say 10 years, then I believe it makes perfect sense to do that. The value will be in what is added to your lives. The alternative of moving to somewhere else where you’d have all the things you want doesn’t seem to be an option but do keep looking (preferably in person) at other properties too. It also sounds as though you have considered other factors too: the upheaval and expense of a move, a bigger mortgage and the fact that your parents help with childcare so you need to be near them. From that information, I’d say it sounds like the right thing for you! It only doesn’t make sense if you’re doing it to add value to your property. Do it for what you need, not what someone says who has an ulterior motive, I know it’s not really comparable but I remember reading about midwives telling you to push, not because it was the right time for you but because it fitted in better with their shifts.

]]> By: Natalia https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/places/my-obsession-with-the-housing-market#comment-432242 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:37:28 +0000 https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/?p=13090#comment-432242 We were in the exact same dilemma a few years ago and did a DIY loft conversion (granted we had the skills in the family). We only paid for materials, a plumber and electrician. It took us 5 weekends however as everyone was chipping in in their spare time. There are a lot of tradespeople who will work privately at weekends – perhaps you can get some recommendations. A much cheaper alternative!

]]> By: StaceySheppard https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/places/my-obsession-with-the-housing-market#comment-432233 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:40:09 +0000 https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/?p=13090#comment-432233 In reply to Mary | hellopeagreen.

Thanks Mary. Reading all these lovely comments has really helped. After the estate agent said it would be madness I really started to believe him. But I love where we live. I love the area, the road, the views, the garden and the flat. We just need more room. I think the loft conversion is the perfect solution!

]]> By: StaceySheppard https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/places/my-obsession-with-the-housing-market#comment-432232 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:38:18 +0000 https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/?p=13090#comment-432232 In reply to Marlene.

That’s such a good idea Marlene. I never knew such a service existed. I’ll have to research into that. Could end up helping us make a more sound investment. Thanks for the tip. And don;t be down hearted about the value of your home. Like you say, who knows what will happen in 10-15 years.

]]> By: StaceySheppard https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/places/my-obsession-with-the-housing-market#comment-432230 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:36:09 +0000 https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/?p=13090#comment-432230 In reply to Nicola Capper.

At least if all your neighbours have done it you know you’ll be in good company. Plus you could always pop round and ask if you can have a look at what they’ve done. Then take the best ideas from theirs to make a success of yours!

]]> By: Mary | hellopeagreen https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/places/my-obsession-with-the-housing-market#comment-432166 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:05:11 +0000 https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/?p=13090#comment-432166 I think when estate agents say things like this what they are really trying to say is you’ll be the most expensive “flat” on your street or area. That they have a pipeline of candidates who want a property at a certain price. If doing a loft extension is going to make your home more livable then I think it’s worth considering. Moving costs would probably be at least £15k depending on the value of your property. So why not invest it in your home if you love it and the area instead?

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