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Purchasing and renovating an old or listed building can be a rewarding route to historic home ownership. But it’s not an easy road to travel…
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uying a crumbling wreck and restoring it to its former glory can be very rewarding. But before you’re swept away by the romance of the idea, bear in mind that doing up ancient buildings can turn into a nightmare of red tape, building delays and massive overspends. So why bother buying historic? For some, it’s simple – old buildings have a heart and soul that’s lacking in modern buildings. Buying a listed building is a great way to own a piece of Britain; you are helping to keep a bit of history alive, and preserving
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of AT Home with Sarah Beeny - May 2011