There are many styles of property available for you to buy or rent. Some of the terms used to describe them you will have heard before, but others may be unfamiliar.

Just to make things easier, here is a simple guide to property styles:

Early Housing

Houses that were built anywhere between 1350-1800 are described as British vernacular. Long before the advent of trucks and trains, it was the building materials locally available that dictated how houses were built.

Regional differences weren’t only determined by the availability of local materials, but also by the area’s wealth and the ability of the local people to retain that wealth.

The type of vernacular architecture everyone considers at some stage in their lives is the archetypal English thatched cottage. However, they often have low ceilings, small windows and dark rooms. Throw in the fact that they may well be a listed building and it means severe restrictions on any alterations you may wish to carry out.