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News Release from: Listed Property Owners Club | Subject: Listed properties for sale
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 July 2007
Listed properties for sale
Listed Property Owners Club has recently launched a completely new area on their website
Listed Property Owners Club [LPOC] often receive request's from members who are having difficulties selling their listed buildings asking for help In the past LPOC has run a small article in the club news section of their magazine Listed Heritage, but are now able to offer both members and non members the opportunity to include their property details on the website (currently free of charge)
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 11 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Owners can find it difficult to sell a listed building as many people are "put off" by the listing status, simply because they are unaware of the rules and regulations that they will need to abide by.
We have been offering anyone who is either selling or buying a listed building a "Guide to Owning a Listed Home".
This has been extremely useful as it provides all the basic details about buying and owning a listed home.
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Two very important factors that need to be consider when buying a listed home is insurance and alterations Insurance.
If disaster strikes, and the council's conservation officer insists you reinstate with similar materials and methods to match the rest of the building would your present household insurer be willing to cover the full costs? If not, can you imagine the consequences...
Alterations.
When alterations are made to a listed building without the relevant Listed Building Consents (similar to planning permission), it doesn't matter how long ago the alterations were made, or who made them - it is the current owners responsibility! Although the new owner cannot be prosecuted for someone else's work they can be forced to put it right at their own cost.
LPOC are able to advise on this and also recommend indemnity insurance to protect new owners.
VAT.
Many owners are also unaware of the VAT savings that are available for some works to Listed Buildings, the club has been able to save some members thousands of pounds in VAT alone.
Additional information about about LPOC.
LPOC are able to help with all questions and problems relating to listed buildings.
Membership is just GBP55 per year and includes:.
- A clear explanation of your legal responsibilities and obligations.
- Guidance on grants and loans.
- Advice on VAT and the savings that are available to you.
- Legal and planning advice.
- Practical information on property maintenance.
- Suppliers register of specialist contractors.
- Unique property insurance.
- Access to the club's dedicated telephone helpline.
- Homeowners logbook.
- Bi-monthly magazine.
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