Buying a listed building

OUR TOP TIPS TO HELP YOU TURN YOUR DREAM HOUSE INTO A REALITY

Buying a property that includes a ruin carries undoubted romance, but there are caveats, reminds Lucy Denton, who advises on the help at hand

HOW TO DESIGN A HOUSE THAT’S CHEAP TO RUN

Taking on the restoration of a run-down Grade II-listed property and transforming it into a character-filled, energy-efficient home was an opportunity Amanda and Warren East couldn’t resist

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It might look like the perfect plot with enviable views of open fields and an idyllic countryside location, but just how easy is it to construct your new home on farmland? Our expert shares his advice