Expanding your home to give yourself more space is something that many people are doing, as it is a cheaper alternative than moving home. The property market is difficult to negotiate and many homes and deemed overpriced, so an extension or conversion can seem like a better option for you and your family.

One of the cheapest and easiest ways to expand your home is by using space that you already have, that is, as part of an outbuilding or similar. Lots of families make more use of their garage space by making it into a living space, either as a standalone flat or granny annexe, or as part of the existing house. This is easier due to the fact there is already a structure in place, and it might not even require planning permission. If you want additional space, you can always expand the house further as well.