Should You Replace Windows Before Selling or Leave It to the Buyer? Replacing windows before selling can make sense where it resolves a significant problem, suits the building and fits the sale programme. It is not an automatic way to recover the cost through a higher price. In other circumstances, maintenance, targeted repairs or leaving […]
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Sympathy Begins With Understanding the Building The word sympathetic is used frequently in discussions about period homes, yet it is often misunderstood. Many homeowners assume it simply describes a window that looks traditional, perhaps with glazing bars, timber frames or historic detailing. Architects use the term rather differently. For them, a sympathetic window is not […]


