Buying listed building insurance estimates

Monty_Mouse_2

Thanks RAS. It was actually NFU who my relative contacted as we had read so many good reports about them. It was them who insisted on a site visit with a charge of £400. They wouldn't provide a ball park figure even when we explained what we were trying to do, i.e. trying to do a bit of research before deciding whether to make an offer.

Monty_Mouse_2

Thanks DaftyDuck for your reply, it is great to hear from someone who has purchased and lived in a listed building, the information you provided is very much appreciated. The ball parks on additional costs associated with living in a listed building, the maintenance work and the information regarding insurance is a real help.

From what I understand, they have already met the local conservation officer who was very supportive and sounded very balanced.

I think at this point my relative is trying to do as much due diligence as they can before making a decision on the property so they can make a really good informed decision. The house is beautiful and, on the face of it, looks like it is in really good condition but if they go ahead then they want to make sure they are in a position to keep it well maintained and doesn't turn from a dream into a financial worry.