The UK is full of history and one example of this that we can all see are the listed buildings all over the country. Buildings can be Grade 1 or Grade 2 listed, but the vast majority of these are grade 2. Grade 1 listed buildings tend to be buildings of historical and national interest, so this is usually reserved for buildings that are public places such as churches.
Old buildings will always have an appeal when it comes to finding somewhere to live. But if you are considering purchasing a listed building to live in, there are a few differences to them in comparison to living in a non-listed building.
Before you commit to purchasing a listed building, you will need to get a more detailed survey carried out by a professional such as this building survey Chelmsford based company who will be able to assess the building thoroughly and make you aware of any problems that there may be, if anything needs to be repaired and what the costs might be for this.
If you are happy with the survey and decide to proceed with buying the property, it is also worth remembering that you may need to get permission to make alterations to a listed building – things like having new windows put in for example will need to be approved and may need to be made from a certain type of material.
