The younger generation feeling that they have no hope of ever buying a home. If you have lost the deeds to your property you should inquire with the land registry to get a new copy of them. You could also look on old-maps. Property expert Jonathan Rolande from House Buy Fast talks about finding out when your house was built, in the video below. You can also find some great information in our free e-book. Jonathan Rolande from House Buy Fast answers the common question, how can I find out when my house was build?
There are lots and lots of clues you can look for, from the style of doors and architraves around the doors, skirting boards, windows, roof, construction, etc, etc. Remember the majority of building was carried out in Victorian times up to about and then there were gaps in the two World Wars, — and — , almost no properties build then. If you want specific advice on it, ask a local estate agent or surveyor and they should give you all the clues that you need. Jonathan Rolande began in the property industry in and has extensive knowledge of the property buying sector.
Jonathan is also an avid supporter of greater regulation in the industry. Founding the National Association of Property Buyers to offer essential information to property sellers. One easy way is to look at the architecture of the house.
Properties built built pre Due to such varied construction techniques for the property it is hard to be specific without further information. Properties from this period might have visuals such as the below: Properties built between to Due to generally wooden construction in this period, not many homes survive.
Properties from this period might have visuals such as the below: Properties built between to Construction techniques improved greatly in this period which means that many properties have survived unless they fell prey to over-zealous town planners in recent years. In many cases, features of the old buildings will have been retained for interest — or you may find evidence of their original use if you explore the surrounding land.
Otherwise, talking to neighbours and local residents — particularly pub owners and regulars, hoteliers and other individuals with a good grasp of goings-on within the community — may help you to get hold of a few leads.
Whilst only valid for properties built since , Google Maps Street View enables you to see external shots of properties and land over the years. Even if your property was built prior to , it can be useful to virtually explore Street View to see other buildings in the area. In terms of checking recent history, head to Google Maps. To start, enter the full address of the property. Alternatively, you can insert the postcode and use your cursor to see the property.
By default, the Maps view will appear, and you can select the Satellite view by clicking on the small birds-eye image at the bottom. After that, you can either click on the photo itself or drag the yellow man at the bottom right to where the property is located on the street.
As time passes, Google will be collating a huge volume of data which should make the process of finding this information out easier. It can also help you to understand the risks involved in the renovation of a building of that age.
Upon finding out the age of their property, some homeowners make the decision to uncover or restore old features to give their home a stronger sense of identity and to honour its past. When Was My House Built? Need to find out exactly how old your house is? Note that the older deeds may be formatted differently.
Observe the Architectural Style and Characteristics There may be cases where the property has not been registered in the past. Below are some other characteristics to look out for: Flat fronted with bare mismatching bricks; Symmetrical layouts; Spacious with high ceilings elegantly plastered ; Sash window features; Some have external cornicing; Larger properties from this period often have separate servants quarters often now used as utility rooms ; Large living rooms former parlours ; Wide fireplaces.
Georgian Homes Georgian properties can be seen in all their glory towards the centre and west of London and come with a hefty price tag these days. Some of the loose characteristics include: Steps leading to a wide and stone-framed doorway; Timber hoods over the door and wide porches; Symmetrically-positioned sash windows, flush with running bond brickwork; Stone masonry elevated corners; Windows with glazing bars; Terracotta tiles and panels; Tile hung upper stories; Ornately designed external features limestone ; Some have external wood features.
Edwardian Homes As the British middle classes continued to grow, homebuilding during the Edwardian became more widespread. Other common characteristics include: High ceilings and airiness across the property; Red brickwork; Mock Tudor cladding and wooden fascias; Architecturally influenced by the handmade arts and crafts movement of the time — much more so than the Victorian era; Wide hallways; Herringbone oak flooring; French windows opening out to the garden; Dual aspect rooms i.
Addison Homes Onwards In a post-war era, the UK witnessed a massive public drive for more affordable homes. These properties were a lot simpler than their predecessors but and were well built. Today, Addison homes are comfortable and benefit from having good-sized family gardens.
These properties are commonly found across the country today. Art Deco Homes A very unique architectural style borne out of French fashion influences of the time. House Buy Fast realised how many people are curious about the age of their home and created a fun quiz to determine the age with surprising accuracy. The one minute questionnaire is free to use as many times as you want to find out how old your house is HERE.
Another source of information is the Local Authority as it will be able to provide key information about when and to whom planning permission was granted. There are a number of ways to pinpoint the year your property was built if it is an older one. Other sources of information are local archives which include parish records, local libraries and County Records.
A exciting line of investigation if you live in a rural area, is to study some old maps of your area in the hope of finding your property marked. Asking your neighbours what they know about the history of your home is certainly the most sociable way to learn some interesting facts about your property. They may well know the year the property was built if it is similar to theirs and may know additional information about the builder and the architect used.
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