Restoring Historic Buildings

Historic Building Renovations

Owning a unique property with a special place in the cultural landscape carries obvious appeal.
It brings with it prestige and a certain cachet. But assuming responsibility for a historic or listed building can be an undertaking that is not for the faint-hearted.
You are the custodian of a part of the historic or architectural legacy of a nation and the public authorities will see you as such.

That inevitably means that you are never fully in control of all the decisions you make but will be held fully liable, nonetheless. Expect a tight framework of rules and seemingly interminable lists of dos and don’ts.

Some of the key things to consider include:

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