The way people are approaching housing is changing quickly. A UK-wide lack of quality, affordable homes has forced people to think outside the box when thinking about accommodation.
Finding a house that is right for you is hard enough, but when you add into the mix other considerations such as location and cost it can become a seemingly impossible task. More and more people are taking matters into their own hands and getting creative with a self-build, extensions or building conversion projects.
Self-build
A self-build can be ideal if you’re struggling to find the ideal property and have a particular area in mind where you want to live. Instead of continuing on the house search it might be time to begin searching the market for plots of land to build on.
Alternatively, if you are lucky enough to already own land that would lend itself to a self-build site, this can be a great way of creating your perfect home from scratch, as opposed to trying to find the qualities you want in a pre-existing property.
Self-build projects can take patience and can at times it can be a difficult process, but the end result often more than justifies the means. However, if you’re not experienced with self-build projects, when looking for a potential site for your new home, it can be hard to know exactly what to look for. Fibre Architects offers a free, no obligation evaluation of plots of land to advise on their suitability for self-builds and on what type of properties would be suitable for them.
New government regulations have made it easier to get a self-build underway, just read our blog here for more info.
Conversions
Lack of housing has lead to a rise in people turning to the conversion of old commercial properties into accommodation. Factories have become flats and warehouses have been split into homes. These kind of projects can provide additional character to your property with exposed brick and trendy, deliberately industrial interior design.
If you’re brave enough to take on a project of this kind, the reward can be great. Check out the market for some commercial properties if you fancy getting stuck into something a bit different, with the potential to make it your own. Again, Fibre Architects would be happy to review any potential sites and evaluate their scope for conversion into a domestic space.
Extensions
If you find a property that’s in the right location, but has a lack of space, the best idea may be to move into a smaller property and add an extension to it. We have seen an increasing number of people opting to extend smaller homes due to a lack of properties the right size in the area buyers want.
In a market where the choice for housing is coming increasing scarce, it’s important to explore all options for securing your perfect home. If you have a project in mind, and want advice from experienced and creative architects, Fibre Architects is here to help.
