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Protecting your home’s heritage

Living in a listed home is a special privilege that also carries responsibility. You will get to enjoy the property’s unique character and history, the prestige of owning it, and the uplift in value that listed status bestows. However, if you plan to make any changes, you will have to jump through more hoops, and the cost of maintenance work is usually higher due to the required standard of materials and employing specialist craftspeople.

If you are willing to invest the necessary care and funds, then a listed home can become a source of great pride that enables you to

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