Why moving isn’t always the answer
Many families in London and across the UK face the same challenge: their home feels too small. Whether it’s a growing family, a need for a home office, or simply wanting more space to entertain, the first thought is often to move.
But moving house comes with its own problems:
high costs of stamp duty, legal fees and removals,
stress of house-hunting and negotiating,
leaving behind the neighbourhood you love.
The truth is, moving is rarely the most efficient solution.
How a home extension solves space problems
A well-planned extension is one of the smartest ways to create more room, without the disruption of relocating. By adding carefully designed space, you can:
expand your living areas,
create new functional rooms,
make your home flow better,
increase property value.
Explore the possibilities in our Rear Extensions and Side Return Extensions pages, where we show how unused or limited areas can be transformed.
The benefits of staying and extending
1. Cost-effective compared to moving
A home extension often costs far less than buying a larger property in the same area. Add to that the fact your investment can increase your property value by up to 30%, and it’s clear why extensions are a smarter financial choice.
2. Keep the location you love
With an extension, you don’t need to leave your local community, your children’s schools, or your neighbours. You stay rooted in the area you already feel at home in – but with the added comfort of more space.
3. Tailored to your lifestyle
Unlike moving into someone else’s idea of a home, an extension is designed around your needs. Whether it’s an open-plan kitchen-diner or a double-storey addition, the space works exactly as you want it to.
See how custom designs like Double Storey Extensions can transform a home.
4. Less stress, more control
Moving house is consistently ranked as one of life’s most stressful events. By extending, you avoid the uncertainty of the housing market and instead invest in creating the perfect home where you already live.
Types of extensions that unlock hidden space
Rear extensions
Perfect for opening up your kitchen and connecting to the garden. They create light-filled family spaces without altering the front of your home.
Side return extensions
Ideal for Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses with unused side alleys. By building into this wasted area, you gain valuable width and transform dark kitchens into bright open spaces.
Double-storey extensions
For families that need significant extra room, a two-storey extension provides both living space downstairs and additional bedrooms or bathrooms upstairs.
Discover how each type works in our dedicated pages: Rear Extensions, Side Return Extensions, and Double Storey Extensions.
How the Design & Build approach makes it easier
At Reltic Extend, we use a Design & Build process to make your extension stress-free. That means:
- one team handling both design and construction,
- a clear budget from the start,
- no delays between stages,
- a dedicated project manager overseeing everything.
Read more about this in our first blog post: Save Time & Money with Our Design & Build Process.
Case study example (fictional but relatable)
Imagine a family in North London living in a terraced home. With two children and both parents working from home, space became tight. Instead of moving, they invested in a side return and rear extension.
The result? A large open-plan kitchen-diner, a light-filled office nook, and a home that grew with their needs. The cost was significantly less than moving to a bigger property in the same area – and the value of their home increased.
Why choose Reltic Extend?
We help homeowners transform their properties with:
- bespoke design solutions tailored to your lifestyle,
- planning and permissions support handled by our experts – see our Planning page ,
- full project management from start to finish – meet us on the Who We Are page ,
- extensions that add real value to both your space and your home’s worth.
Ready to create more space without moving?
If your home feels too small but you don’t want the stress of moving, a smartly planned extension could be the perfect solution.
👉 Speak to us today through our Contact page. Let’s explore how we can transform your home – giving you the space you need, in the place you love.
