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Anglian Cosy Room conservatory extension on detached brick house finished with cream render, black bi-fold patio doors on two sides

Extension or conservatory? Make sure you take size, style, speed and spend into account to avoid making a costly mistake

By Sarah Harley last updated

With the design and cost lines between extensions and conservatories more blurred than ever before, what's the best way to decide between them when you're adding space to your home?

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A wide angle shot of a downstairs kitchen extension with double-height ceilings and architectural glazing

'The look of disbelief on everyone’s face when they see the space we've created is priceless' – step inside this cleverly extended mid-terrace home

By Jo Messenger published

Award-winning interiors, double-height spaces and exceptional natural light make this London mid-terrace home a treasure trove of inspiration

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cost of a two storey extension extended victorian vicarage

What is the cost of a two storey extension? Plus, how to budget for your addition

By Natasha Brinsmead last updated

Our quick and easy guide to the cost of a two storey extension is designed to help you budget more effectively when adding extra space to your home

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‘I finally sleep through the night’: Paralysed man wins back dignity thanks to volunteer builders

By Joseph Mullane published

After three years sleeping in his dining room, Paul Kitterman now has a bedroom and bathroom of his own – all thanks to an army of volunteer tradespeople

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a large double storey extension to a modern property

Designing a double storey extension — types, size and permissions for your build

By Lucy Searle last updated

A double storey extension is one of the most efficient ways to add more space and increase your home’s value. Here’s everything you need to know

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evening shot of wrap around extension with bi fold doors, black cladding, timber deck and white rendered house in background

We explore how a wrap around extension can offer extra space and twice the impact when extending your home

By Sarah Harley, Hugh Metcalf last updated

Even small wrap around extensions can boost the architectural appeal and available space in your home, but what's involved and are they suitable for every home? We explore this extension type

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large modern rear extension with ground and lower floor levels extending outwards from large brick detached property

When do you need planning permission for extensions? The rules explained

By Simon Rix last updated

Wondering if you need planning permission for your extension? Planning expert, Simon Rix, explains how to navigate the legal rules and requirements

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Kelsey Grammer uses planning 'technicality' to get home extension approved

By Joseph Mullane published

Kelsey Grammar and his wife Kayte Walsh have used what locals have described as a "loophole" to demolish and rebuild their post-medieval home

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corten steel clad wrap arpund extension with green roof, large sliding patio doors and patio outside

10 wrap around extension ideas that expand your home in more than one direction

By Amy Reeves, Sarah Harley last updated

Wrap around extension ideas are perfect if you're looking to expand your home and make the most of your space. We've collected ten options to suit homes of all styles and sizes

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Couple faces unexpected £70,000 bill from council after building their extension

By Joseph Mullane published

Waverley Borough Council defends the charges but local residents are calling for greater transparency around the "CIL fees"

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