Should you extend your existing home or build a new one? Here's how to decide.
The choice between extending your existing home and building a new one depends on your circumstances, your brief, and your budget. For most homeowners, extending is the right answer — it's usually quicker, cheaper, and simpler. But for some, a new build is the better choice.
A new build makes sense if: you own a large plot on which a new dwelling could be built; your existing home is beyond economic repair; you want a home that is completely designed to your specification with no legacy constraints; or you are purchasing land specifically to build on.
An extension makes sense if: you love your existing home and location; you want more space without the disruption and cost of moving; your property has development potential that is not fully realised; or your budget is more suited to an extension than a new build.
Our architects will give you an honest assessment of both options at your initial consultation.
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