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Manchester Evening News
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Phoebe Jobling

Couple give their £162,000 three-bed house a Grand Designs-style makeover - now it's worth £500,000

Starting a family is often one of the biggest life changes that causes homeowners to rethink their living situation. As their needs and priorities change, many parents have to make the all important decision as whether or not they've outgrown their current space and need to find somewhere new.

Couple Ailsa and Paul Delaney bought their three-bed semi-detached home in Urmston, Trafford, after their first child was born, but after later having twins, they realised they could benefit from having additional space.

But after initially putting their property on the market, the pair decided they would rather not move - and instead embarked on a huge Grand Designs-style extension and renovation project to turn their outgrown house into their forever family home.

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