We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

Best home improvement loan

Hi newbie here 
just looking for some advice.  I have a 3 bed bungalow and am looking for best option for personal loan to make some improvements.  I would like to convert the loft for an extra bedroom, whilst it’s a 3 bed it’s really 2 double and a small room classed as 3rd.  I have been in the house 20 plus years and there’s no mortgage on it, I’m only saying personal loan as I’m assuming it’s a better option than remortgage but that’s because I’m not sure I can as I’m in my 50s. I have had a quote for the loft £17.000 ( I haven't tried any other quotes yet so not sure if this is low or high figure) based just on this  I would look to borrow £20.000-25.000.   The last valuation was 9. Months ago valued at £250000.
im mainly looking to add some value so I can sell it  buy something smaller and have some cash in the pot for retirement.  I’m not familiar with any of this so please advise! Many thanks. 
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 353.9K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.3K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.2K Spending & Discounts
  • 246.9K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 603.5K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.3K Life & Family
  • 261.1K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.