Bungalows certainly are a rare find in the UK lately. An increasing population will mean that we are often more likely to build upwards, instead of across, and bungalows take up a lot of ground space, which makes them rather impractical to build in this day and age. Perhaps then, this is slowly but surely making bungalow living more exclusive living, and something to value amongst modern housing estates of indistinguishable new build homes.

Bungalows can be a practical property. Bungalows generally offer ample space despite the whole home being spread over one floor, of course, if you do end up struggling for space you have the option of a bungalow loft conversion. Many people are put off by their reputation that they have aquired as being best suited to the elderly or those with restricted mobility.

This is not necessarily the situation. Bungalows can be large and spacious with adequate sized gardens . Also, they are no more challenging to modify than any other home, so if the carpets and walls aren't to your tastes, simply change them.

However, security is a prime concern attached to bungalow living. As the entire property is at ground level, all doors and windows are accessible, both to wanted and unwanted ‘guests'. Plus bungalows are often positioned in quieter more secluded neighbourhoods. Consequently a lack of foot traffic could capture the fancy of burglars. With this in mind, you should ensure your property is sporting as many security measures as possible. These security measures don't have to set you back a lot of money, a security light can be a great deterrent as can the addition of thorny bushes strategically placed below windows.

On the other hand, the quiet location in which bungalows often reside often brings about an extremely neighbourly environment. This can be a great advantage to someone living alone, as there's frequently someone ready to have a chat. Plus with the sense of community spirit people tend to look out for each other and their properties. Furthermore, if you have young children, living on a quiet road is perfect for them because they are able to safely play outside.

Many people are under the impression that a bungalow would not be well suited for a family due to lack of space. This should not put anyone off if they find what could be there dream home, it just happens to be a bungalow, bungalow loft conversions would be the perfect strategy to remove such concerns. Due to the fact that a bungalow is usually a detached property, planning permission should be straightforward to obtain.

A bungalow is also the ideal type of property to reside in as you become older. People's mobility inevitably decreases when they age. It's at this point many think about moving to a bungalow as a solution to continue to live independently. But moving home can be a particularly stressful time, for anyone, it will be the last thing someone struggling to get around would want to be considering. If you have chosen a bungalow, you've chosen a home for life.