| North London is really a collection of towns and | | | | living space without all the hassle and expense of |
| villages each with its own distinct character and | | | | moving. It's certainly something to consider if you |
| attractions. They include trendy Islington, quieter | | | | and your children are happily settled in the |
| Finchley, and upmarket Highgate. It's a great place | | | | catchment area of a good school. |
| to live, but finding your dream home in the | | | | Homeworker |
| location you want and at a price you can afford is | | | | Homeworking has lots of advantages, but one of |
| not always easy. | | | | the most common problems is arranging a |
| One solution is settle for a house that has the | | | | separate workspace. You can set up a computer |
| potential to be improved. This could explain why | | | | in the corner of your bedroom or living room but |
| loft conversions are so popular in north London. | | | | how do you cope with noise and interruptions |
| Using the existing space in the roof of a house is | | | | from the family? And where can you store |
| one of the easiest and most cost effective ways | | | | materials and confidential papers? |
| of adding more rooms and facilities. | | | | Imagine having your own spacious north London |
| Owners of north London houses are as varied as | | | | office or studio where you can get on with your |
| their homes. What suits one person might not | | | | work in peace. A loft conversion can be |
| appeal to another. But, if you belong to one of | | | | surprisingly light and airy, a joy to work in, and no |
| the following groups, a well-designed loft | | | | rent to pay! |
| conversion could be just what you and your | | | | Two or three generation households |
| home need: | | | | The cost of rented accommodation, coupled with |
| First time buyers | | | | the unemployment rate, has seen a rising number |
| Finding your first house in north London is the | | | | of 20 and 30 somethings choosing to live with |
| biggest and most difficult step on the property | | | | their parents in north London. Some have been |
| ladder. Price is likely to be the main consideration | | | | unable to find a job after leaving university; others |
| and many first time buyers will be restricted to | | | | have flown the nest but need to return after |
| the lower end of the market. When | | | | being made redundant. |
| house-hunting, always check if the loft is suitable | | | | At the other end of the age scale, you might |
| for conversion even if you won't be able to make | | | | want to invite an elderly relative to live with you |
| use of it straight away. | | | | but are unable to offer suitable accommodation. |
| When you are in a better financial position, explore | | | | A north London loft conversion enables families to |
| the possibilities of converting the loft. The roof | | | | live together while still giving individuals privacy and |
| space above a two-bedroom terraced house will | | | | independence. You can create a self-contained |
| usually accommodate a third bedroom with | | | | studio flat for a younger member of the family. |
| en-suite. You might be so impressed with your | | | | Or perhaps you'll want a comfortable sitting room |
| ‘new' house that you'll want to stay but, if | | | | for yourself if you turn a ground floor room into |
| you decide to move on, the added value will | | | | a bedroom for your own mother or |
| make it easier to buy your next north London | | | | father. |
| home. | | | | If you live in north London, or are thinking of |
| Parents with a growing family | | | | moving there, it's always worth considering the |
| It's amazing how much space a baby needs. | | | | feasibility of a loft conversion. Take advice from a |
| Somewhere to sleep, somewhere to play, | | | | specialist loft conversion company that knows the |
| somewhere to store all the paraphernalia … and | | | | area well, is familiar with current local planning |
| it won't be long before he or she is running around | | | | regulations, and is happy to give you a free |
| and welcoming a baby brother or sister. A north | | | | consultation and no obligation quote. |
| London loft conversion expands your available | | | | |