period homes

• Development of Grade II listed building achieves EPC A in a UK first
• New benchmark for period homes commended by Historic England
• Development ‘challenges the myth’ that historic buildings can’t compete with new-build homes

The £20m redevelopment of a former school in Exeter, known as St Margaret’s , has become the first property in the UK to secure...

Across the UK, older properties and restoration-led renovations are being pushed back into the spotlight. Global searches for “heritage home” are up 162% year-on-year, while searches for “exposed brick” are up 56%, as buyers and renovators increasingly look for character-led properties with visible original features.

At the same time, the UK housing market remains under pressure,...