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Heritage listed buildings are Britain's most treasured trove of beautiful architecture. But are they worth the hassle?

Date

27th November 2025

Publication

Reading time

1min

Why would anyone live in a listed building?

Listed buildings are some of the most charming and beautiful examples of British architecture.

 

It was great to see my Black Brick Partner Tom Kain quoted in this excellent article by Ruth Bloomfield in The Spectator.

Tom said ‘I think people are more wary of buying period properties that need work than they were in years gone by,’ he says. ‘With the inflated cost of work, extended time and risk involved, they have to be really excited by the opportunity to take it on.’

Read the article here.

Thankfully at Black Brick Property Solutions LLP, we can guide our clients through the process of buying a heritage building. Clients of Black Brick also have access to our Black Book of tried and trusted contacts where we connect clients to the right specialists to help give them confidence in buying listed properties.

If you are thinking about buying a listed building and would like some advice, please get in touch.

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