Country houses for sale
Guides and advice
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Government to ‘revise approach' to home extensions
Eric Pickles will look for ‘a sensible compromise' to a bill extending permitted development rights after many Tory MPs voted against the plans
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Linseed Oil Paint: The future of paint
Linseed oil paints last longer, are sustainable, non-toxic and are fantastic at preserving new and old woodwork
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How to restore a listed building
If you're planning a restoration, or any works on your listed building, make sure you consult our guide to who's who in the business
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Commission a bespoke chandelier
If you can't find the light you want to fit a particular space in your house, consider getting something commissioned
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Need to know: Buyers searches
Buyers searches on farms and estates are crucial to finding out everything you might want to know about the land before you take it over
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Housing a modern art collection
Period houses not always the ideal backdrop for contemporary art so country house owners are devising new bespoke spaces, or properties, to house their collections
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The value of trees
Developing and looking after trees in your grounds can be absorbing work, but also can add value to your property
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Why you need an estate map
Think estate maps are a quaint throwback? Think again-they're actually an important part of successful ownership, says Emma Hughes
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All lighting used to be low energy
Proportionately, bright light in the evenings has only existed for the blink of an eye in our history
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Country house histories: The Hearth Tax
Ellen Leslie takes a look at one of the more obscure property taxes, The Hearth Tax, introduced in 1662
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Maximising natural light in your house
Making the most of natural light in your house saves money and is friendlier to the environment, not to mention making dark spaces much more conducive to work or relaxation
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Property punters: The pony club mother
Our new series takes an affectionate look at the different types of property buyer in the market, kicking off with the Pony Club mother
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Listed buildings VAT Budget surprise
Changes to the rules on VAT and listed buildings were one of the few Budget announcements which wasn't trailed in the press
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Rising damp and period houses
The term rising damp is often used when referring to problems, or potential problems with houses, but if you own a period property there are certain issues you need to take into account
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How to position a sundial
Positioning your sundial so it gives its most accurate reading can be achieved in a variety of ways, from traditional measurements to apps for your smartphone
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The history of sundials
Man has been measuring the path of the sun since pre-history. Sundials are a fascinating part of this.
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Cast Iron radiators and English country houses
A huge part of our country house history, cast iron radiators were works of art in their time, and one company is still working to reproduce them
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Architectural lighting: Art Deco and Art Nouveau
We take a look at the similar influences, but very different implementations, of Art Deco and Art Nouveau
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Restoration: The many advantages of lime
An old building material, the many advantages of lime mean it can also be used on more modern stone houses as well
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Ten house tips for the winter
Now is the time to put your house in ship-shape for the winter months ahead. Chartered surveyor Tom Grillo shares his ten top tips
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Adaptation of Historic Buildings: the past
Historic buildings have commonly been adapted, changed, updated and remodelled according to previous owners, which tells us we can also play our part
