If you own a thatched home or are looking to buy one, the perceived increased fire risk is something which needs to be addressed. Statistically homes ...
There is a natural symbiosis that exists between historic, old and often listed buildings and the gardens which surround them. Especially in the UK, c...
With the today’s interest in sustainability and eco-friendly housing, cob houses have enjoyed something of a revival of late. Not that they every real...
When it comes to proposals the options are boundless, the trouble is making sure that it’s perfect. The best proposal is a very subjective thing and i...
The crime described by the press as ‘Britain’s Biggest Burglary’ took place over the Easter holiday weekend in 2015. The trail for the perpetrators of...
Is it possible to get a realistic insurance premium on a property with a history of subsidence? Although these two words: ‘insurance’ and ‘subsidence’...
Thatch is a highly versatile roofing material popular all over the world, but for the purpose of this piece the Highworth Insurance 'Famous Five Thatc...
Right up until the end of the late 1800’s thatch remained the only roofing material widely available to rural communities. As the use of slate and tit...
If you own a high value home that is not already fitted with a comprehensive alarm system, it is recommendable to have one installed as soon as possib...