Right to light

Is this route a get-out-of-jail-free card or one that should be approached with caution? Our planning expert advises

This once-unwelcoming backyard is now a stunning city space – and with showstopping lighting, it becomes even more magical as the sun fades…

Adding a loft conversion is a cost-effective way to get more space without extending your home’s footprint – but is it the right route for you? Our expert guide explains key factors you need to know

MAXIMISE YOUR HOME’S FOOTPRINT WITHOUT IMPACTING THE GARDEN BY CONVERTING UNUSED ROOF SPACE INTO A PRACTICAL ROOM

CONVERTING THE LOFT CAN ADD BOTH SPACE AND VALUE TO YOUR HOME WITHOUT CHANGING THE OVERALL FOOTPRINT. OUR GUIDE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

It’s one thing to achieve exactly the look you want near to the house, but where closely attended planting may peter out, the none-too-small matter of what lies at the end of the property or, indeed,