Country houses for sale
Guides and advice
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The joy of owning a historic building
Blogs and articles about living in a period house often address the problems, and too often we forget the joys
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Need to Know: Trees and the law
As well as adding aesthetic appeal, trees can also be a nuisance, but there are legal provisions for most areas of potential dispute says Elizabeth
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Building projects: How to come in on budget
How to make your building project come in on budget: top five tips from an architect
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Saving VAT on building materials
As well as saving VAT on work classified as 'approved alterations' you can also save on building materials
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From fish oil to chandeliers: early domestic lighting
Karen Wallis-Smith offers some insight into the ways we used to light our houses before electricity
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How to decorate your house
Our latest bloggers from Projectbook explain that it pays to be prepared if you’re about to start decorating with paint or wallpaper
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Artists and writers and the French Riviera
The Côte d' Azur has attracted famous artists and writers since the 18th century - Holly Kirkwood investigates why so many creative minds are still drawn to the area
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Country Life International Summer 2011
Country Life International - out on Wednesday May 11 - features some of the best houses for sale all over the world, from the Riviera in France to Sardinia, and Monaco.
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Property in St Kitts
Affordable, untouched and yet—now—accessible, St Kitts is about to become the new must-have Caribbean holiday home destination. Get in now, advises Arabella Youens
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Choosing suitable paint for period properties
Patrick elaborates on choosing paints for your period house – and warns owners not to be swayed by marketing ploys
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Need to Know: Purchasing farms and estates with rivers
In the first of our series on purchasing farms and estates, Need to Know, Elizabeth looks at the pros and cons of rivers and fishing rights
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Shutters and country houses
They keep the heat in and the light (and burglars) out. Shutters are a great asset for a country house-provided you install the right ones, says Carla Passino
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Buying listed properties with unlawful alterations
What are the risks of buying a listed property which has been altered without consent
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Extending and renovating a listed building
Choosing an architect is a crucial decision when it comes to renovating or extending period and listed buildings
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Restoring period interiors: woodwork
The ultimate guide to restoring woodwork in a period property from carpenters to painting and french polishing
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Agricultural Property Relief explained
Saskia Arthur from Boodle Hatfield explains the complicated rules governing the inheritance tax APR
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How to interior design a period property
A successful interior is one that comfortably blends the twenty-first century with a sensitivity for the period style, without descending into period pastiche.
