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Writing about historic buildings

I've created a regularly-updated library of articles packed with information about Historic and Listed Buildings

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  • Buying a house BEFORE it has had repairs or been updated

    Buying a house BEFORE it has had repairs or been updated

    Buying a refurbished house comes with risks and uncertainty. But.. what if you do the opposite and deliberately buy one that is obviously, even to the untrained eye, in need of repairs and perhaps even a full refurbishment. Is that always a bad thing?

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  • Should I be worried about buying a house that has subsidence?

    Should I be worried about buying a house that has subsidence?

    The summer of 2026 was very long, very hot and unseasonably dry. The insurance industry is bracing itself for a surge in claims. This has happened many times before and a cautious approach is needed.

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  • Buying an older house?  Read this before you waste money on your choice of survey.

    Buying an older house? Read this before you waste money on your choice of survey.

    The world of building surveys has changed hugely in the last five years – and especially in the last two. Automated report writing, sophisticated templates and AI are increasingly becoming part of residential surveying. Used properly, technology can be extremely useful. However, there is an important question for the homebuyer: is it helping the surveyor to provide a better survey, or simply helping them to produce a report more quickly?

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  • Hot weather and no rain is not good for the thatching straw harvest

    Hot weather and no rain is not good for the thatching straw harvest

    The summer of 2026 has seen exceptional hot weather combined with very little rain. This is having a severe impact on the straw that is used for the thatching industry.

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  • Spray foam..  again!

    Spray foam.. again!

    It is still out there - and still causing problems for homeowners.

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  • Jackdaw nests

    Jackdaw nests

    Jackdaws are prolific nest builders.

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