BUYING A LISTED BUILDING

I often work with people who have already bought a listed property and then discovered, too late, what they had taken on. The windows were not what they expected. The regulations were more restrictive than they realised. The restoration costs were significantly higher than anticipated.

It does not have to go that way. Getting independent advice on the windows before you commit to a purchase gives you a clear picture of what you are taking on and the information you need to make a confident decision.

Window Condition Reports

A clear picture of the state of the windows, including likely repair or restoration needs, so you know exactly what you are committing to.

Heritage Constraints Advice

A plain-English explanation of what the regulations mean in practice for your specific property. What changes are permitted, what requires consent, and what is off the table entirely.

Thermal Efficiency Planning

An honest assessment of the options for improving energy performance without compromising the historical character of the building.

Thermal Imaging

Thermal imaging is particularly useful at the buying stage. It shows you where heat is being lost, giving you a realistic picture of running costs and the scale of any upgrades you might want to consider.

Many of the clients I work with tell me the same thing: they wish they had spoken to someone like me before they signed. Not because the property was the wrong decision, but because they would have negotiated differently, budgeted differently, or at least felt prepared for what came next.

A pre-purchase window assessment is a small investment that can save a significant amount of stress and money further down the line.