LISTED
Listed Overview
What is a listed building?
A building is listed when it is of special architectural or historic interest considered to be of national importance and therefore worth protecting.
As the term implies, a listed building is actually added to a list: the National Heritage List for England which can be found on the Historic England website. You can use this to discover whether your home is listed and if so, what grade it is.
You may also be able to find out what is particularly significant about the building. Some listing records are more detailed than others.
Listed buildings come in three categories of ‘significance’:
- Grade I for buildings of the highest significance
- Grade II* and
- Grade II
Most listed building owners are likely to live in a Grade II building as these make up 92% of all listed buildings.
Thinking of Buying an Older Building?
If you are thinking about buying an older property it can be extremely rewarding, however, it’s important to bear in mind that older buildings do differ from modern ones, so before you buy, we recommend that you think about the additional considerations this may involve.
In addition to the research you would normally do when buying a property, we recommend you think about the following points.
- Is it listed or in a conservation area?
- Are any associated trees protected (TPOs) ?
- What materials are the property built from?
- What condition is it in?
A full building survey will provide information on the building’s materials, its general condition and any causes for concern. This information will be invaluable when maintaining or working on your building.
The survey is carried out by an architect or surveyor. We recommend using a professional familiar with historic buildings, preferably accredited by a professional body such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (opens in a new window).
Where can I find a historic building?</h2
As well as estate agents, specialist organisations can offer information on historic and/or listed buildings for sale