Country houses for sale
Guides and advice
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How to position a sundial
Positioning your sundial so it gives its most accurate reading can be achieved in a variety of ways, from traditional measurements to apps for your smartphone
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The history of sundials
Man has been measuring the path of the sun since pre-history. Sundials are a fascinating part of this.
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Cast Iron radiators and English country houses
A huge part of our country house history, cast iron radiators were works of art in their time, and one company is still working to reproduce them
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The Listed Property Show at Olympia
Visit the Listed Property Show at Olympia this month for advice on extending and altering your listed property
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Architectural lighting: Art Deco and Art Nouveau
We take a look at the similar influences, but very different implementations, of Art Deco and Art Nouveau
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Restoration: The many advantages of lime
An old building material, the many advantages of lime mean it can also be used on more modern stone houses as well
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Ten house tips for the winter
Now is the time to put your house in ship-shape for the winter months ahead. Chartered surveyor Tom Grillo shares his ten top tips
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Adaptation of Historic Buildings: the past
Historic buildings have commonly been adapted, changed, updated and remodelled according to previous owners, which tells us we can also play our part
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Choosing an interior designer
Finding the right skilled interior designer for your period property requires some dedication; in particular you need to make sure you share the same vision
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How to convert your attic
Converting your roof space can add enormously to the appeal of your property, but if done badly can cost you dear in repair works
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How to prevent condensation on your windows
There are many rumours about steel windows and condensation - out expert gives the lowdown on the causes of condensation and how to prevent it on your windows
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The history of electric lighting
Our period lighting expert retells the story of how electric light made it into our properties and onto our streets
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Old houses: The importance of using the right materials
You can't use modern materials on period properties because they upset the original mechanism for how the building breathes. Alan Tierney explains.
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How French mortgages work
French mortgages are issued on straightforward guidelines – we explain how they work
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Types of French mortgage
The majority of loans in France are on a long term fixed rate, or a capped rate which helps the borrower says John from Athena Mortgages
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How to get the best mortgage deal in France
Getting finance in France to buy a property is easy if you know how, but be prepared in advance as French banks are notorious for changing their minds
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French mortgage timeline
You can go from application to agreement in just 60 days if you want to apply for a mortgage in France. We show you how, step by step.
