Country houses for sale
Guides and advice
-
Shutters and country houses
They keep the heat in and the light (and burglars) out. Shutters are a great asset for a country house-provided you install the right ones, says Carla Passino
-
Buying listed properties with unlawful alterations
What are the risks of buying a listed property which has been altered without consent
-
Extending and renovating a listed building
Choosing an architect is a crucial decision when it comes to renovating or extending period and listed buildings
-
Restoring period interiors: woodwork
The ultimate guide to restoring woodwork in a period property from carpenters to painting and french polishing
-
Agricultural Property Relief explained
Saskia Arthur from Boodle Hatfield explains the complicated rules governing the inheritance tax APR
-
How to interior design a period property
A successful interior is one that comfortably blends the twenty-first century with a sensitivity for the period style, without descending into period pastiche.
-
Become a property guardian
All over the countryside empty properties – from castles to convents – are being looked after by guardians. Roderick Easdale finds out how the system works
-
Finding the perfect house – using a buying agent
Arabella Youens spends a day in the life of a buying agent to see how they can make a difference when you’re looking for the perfect property
-
How to look after your period property
An estimated 70% of heritage building and maintenance work is undertaken by unskilled practitioners, often with irreversible damage. Our new series aims to explain how to really look after your period property.
-
Buying property and rights of way
Cheryl Markosky looks at the ins and outs of buying a property with a right of way across it
-
Maintenance tips for Victorian houses
There are a number of aspects to look out for when viewing or indeed owning a Victorian house
-
Website lists skilled craftsmen and companies who work on period and listed buildings
A new website features trade organisations, businesses, products and craftsmen qualified specifically to work on period and listed buildings
-
Making the most of your holiday home
Arabella Youens finds out how to maximise your holiday home’s potential for lettings when you’re not there
-
Time to buy the freehold
The complex issues of freehold and leasehold negotiations are now affecting buyers and sellers at the lower end of the residential market. Here are some top tips
-
How to speed up selling your house
The best ways to speed up the sale of your house now that Home Information Packs are mandatory for nearly all properties
-
Top tips on speeding up sales
While HIPs are now mandatory for most property sales, it's still worth going a bit further to help speed up the sale of your property
-
How to make your house green
Diminished costs and eco-credentials mean lots of country house owners are going green
-
How to add an extension to your house
Adding extensions is a popular choice for those who need more space but don’t want to sell their house.
-
England's counties: Shropshire
Shropshire holds the record for the coldest outdoor temperature recorded in England, but it didn't put scientist Charles Darwin off from living in the county
-
Spend wisely: improvement tips
Only a very small number of improvements will add genuine value to a house. Carla Passino finds out what they are
-
How to move house
Moving house can be stressful and difficult. Here are the 10 top tips on making the transition smoother
