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What you need to know before buying a listed building

April 18, 2023General, Purchase, Re-Mortgage, Sale, Transfer of Equityconveyancing quote, different grades for listed buildings, historic england, homeowner, legal advice, listed building, listed building consent, property law

Listed buildings are often very attractive and buying one can be tempting. But the rules surrounding what you can and can’t do are strict and you need to go into a purchase with your eyes open. We take a look at what listed building ownership entails. A listed building is included on the list of…

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What to bear in mind when you buy a home in a converted church

August 16, 2021General, Purchase, Re-Mortgage, Sale, Transfer of Equitychurch home, church house, church planning consent, converted church, house buying advice, listed building, property law, property lawyer

Church conversions are always popular, with the unique old buildings providing striking and distinctive homes. We take a look at the practicalities. A well-converted church can make a wonderful home, with a beautiful high ceiling, dramatic windows and often a picturesque setting. But owning a church can involve ongoing costs and responsibilities and it is…

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