While loft conversion spends vary widely, O'Connell suggests expecting an outlay of somewhere between €15,000 and €30,000, dependent on size, use, design and materials.

Your loft will no doubt feel quite compact and cosy. If you like the idea of creating a more bright and breezy space, painting the ceiling and walls a light neutral hue might be a good idea.

The easiest to achieve is an uninhabitable conversion which can be finished for around €20,000. “You don’t need planning permission for an uninhabitable attic,” O’Connor advises.

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