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14/10/2024

NEW EVENT! The Listed Property Show in Malvern, Wednesday 23rd & Thursday 24th October 2024

Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire

For the first time The Listed Property Owners’ Club (LPOC) with the support of Historic England is bringing their renowned Listed Property Show to Malvern.

Planning and extension? Planning a renovation? Planning some maintenance or replacement windows? New to owning a listed property or thinking of buying one? This event has all the advice, professionals, experts, suppliers and products you will need!

If you’re looking to purchase show tickets, LPOC are offering annual membership from only £58 which means you will receive 2 free tickets (worth £50) to the show plus the rest of the membership benefits for the year!

For more show information and to book your advance tickets or join the Club, please visit www.lpoc.co.uk or call 01795 844939.

22/12/2023

The Listed Property Show, Olympia London, Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd February.

Don't miss meeting the biggest collection of listed building suppliers and experts under one roof! www.lpoc.co.uk

21/04/2022

Join the Club today in time to receive the May/June edition of Listed Heritage Magazine! Features on energy efficiency, wattle and daub, orangeries and conservatories, garden inspiration, restoration stories - and much more. http://lpoc.co.uk/join-lpoc

06/07/2021

The July/August edition of Listed Heritage Magazine will be with you shortly, with lots of features packed in including:

• The importance of good window maintenance; how to understand a window’s provenance, age and heritage significance, and how this will affect repair or replacement decision making
• Advice on the conservation of steel and crittall-style windows, and tackling condensation with secondary glazing
• A listed property owner’s guide to slate roofs – ensuring any repair or replacement lasts a lifetime
• Rainwater goods; a history of cast iron usage and alternatives, maintenance tips and a large scale case study in Bolsover, Derbyshire
• A study of Kent Peg Tiles, their history and continued application today
• How old is this village? We continue our Hidden History series with an investigation into the history of village planning, prehistoric hamlets, moated manors – and where to find them
• Working with colour in your garden – considering the many aspects of garden planning and choosing plant colours that compliment your listed property
• Your questions answered on greenhouses, refused applications, party-wall agreements, EPC ratings and more
• Inspirational case studies in the next instalment of Listed & Modern, showcasing contemporary extensions and alterations

28/04/2021

The May/June edition of Listed Heritage will be out soon, packed full of features on metal work, planning conditions, house history, sustainable listed homes, basements and tanking, interior design and much more!

Not a member? Call the Club on 01795 844939 or visit http://lpoc.co.uk to receive Listed Heritage Magazine and the full benefits of membership.

09/03/2021

Received your March/April magazine yet? Here’s a taster of what’s inside.

Not a member? Call the Club on 01795 844939 or visit http://lpoc.co.uk to receive Listed Heritage Magazine and the full benefits of membership

• The History of Wallpaper, part two. We pick up our series with a timeline of design and detail, from William Morris’s profound influence on the industry through to the eye-popping 1960’s.

• Can you and should you insulate the loft of your thatched property? Do you need consent to replace your bathroom ceiling? Our Conservation Advisors answer your questions.

• We focus on the many aspects of brickwork, repointing, and lime. Find out when you should consider repointing and what’s involved. Including features on limecrete flooring, lime plastering, and how to solve damp problems with lime.

• Explore the next instalment of our Listed & Modern series, including a large modern extension to a traditional Cotswolds house and a rare type of farmhouse in Wales.

• Take a look at the latest listed properties for sale in need of renovation and restoration.

• As gardening season approaches we delve into the art of topiary, as well as landscaping and the possible planning implications involved.

03/11/2020

A taster of what's to come in this month's Listed Heritage Magazine, dropping in the next few days exclusively to Club members!

Not a member? Call the Club on 01795 844939 or visit http://lpoc.co.uk to receive Listed Heritage Magazine and the full benefits of membership.

• The Club’s Campaign Officer provides an update on the well-publicised Green Home Grants and how to apply, and find out how you can help steer our campaign to reduce the cost of ownership into the new year
• Pests & guests - who exactly do we share our old buildings with? We take a look at coexisting, protected species, and the less welcome critters such as woodworm & deathwatch beetle
• Be inspired by our new series of case studies, exploring some of the most exciting ultra-modern extensions and alterations to listed buildings across the UK
• See the latest listed properties on the market, and grab a bargain with our Properties in Need feature
• Whether you’re buying or your home has structural defects, having the right survey can be crucial. We walk through how to have your building appropriately assessed
• Our experts answer questions on subjects including consent for new windows and redecoration, reduced rate VAT and replacing an old oil-fired boiler
• Heritage doesn’t have to stop at the back door – we explore how planting older varieties of plants in your garden can provide a nostalgic connection with the past

21/08/2020

Here’s what’s coming up in the next edition of Listed Heritage Magazine, arriving early September exclusively for Club members.

Not a member? Call the Club on 01795 844939 or visit lpoc.co.uk to receive Listed Heritage Magazine and the full benefits of membership.

• Protecting the future as well as the past. We feature discussions on carbon neutrality and energy efficiency; featuring heat pumps, insulation, glazing solutions and intelligent heating controls
• The Club’s Campaign Officer takes a look at the Government £3bn Green Housing Grants scheme and how applicable it may be to listed property owners
• Shine a light on the unique spaces and focal points within your listed property using the latest lighting technology, with top tips on integration, design and planning
• A journey of nostalgia or discovery as our Conservation Advisor explores ghost signs – the enduring but faded reminders of the UK’s commercial and social history
• Garden clinic – the Club’s Garden Advisor discusses footpaths, garden security and amenity lighting
• Take a look at the potential renovation projects on the market
• We look at the decorative potential of light switches, sockets and stair balusters
• Our experts answer pressing questions from members on subjects such as electricity meters, condensation, car charging points, rainwater cisterns and contract works insurance

15/07/2020

Here’s a taster of what you’ll find in the 154 page July/August edition of Listed Heritage Magazine, available to Listed Property Owners' Club members now.

Not a member? Call the Club on 01795 844939 or visit lpoc.co.uk to receive Listed Heritage Magazine and the full benefits of membership.

• Fancy a restoration project? See the latest listed buildings you could buy and restore in our Properties in Need feature, exclusively in Listed Heritage
• The announcement of the proposed Listed Maintenance Grant scheme, the Club’s mission to reduce the cost of ownership
• Paint - brush up on your knowledge, find the best paint for your building, and discover how exterior colours have been influenced over the centuries
• Defects great and small. Learn what to look out for structurally, and when to intervene
• Find out how to avoid the potential pitfalls of owning a listed building, with advice from our Conservation and Legal Advisors
• Discover the history of wall panelling, and how to maintain or restore it
• Listed Heritage’s Garden Advisor answers questions on landscaping and swimming pools
• Dive into our Planning Appeal Case files, and find the answers to our members’ burning questions on such things as historic wallpaper, garden buildings, stud walls and roof replacement
• LPOC’s Insurance Advisor discusses holiday rentals, and insurance during a building project

14/01/2020

Just 4 weeks until The Listed Property Show!

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th February
Olympia London

Membership to The Listed Property Owners' Club + 2 free tickets from just £48

To join now or purchase tickets, call us on 01795 844939 or visit www.lpoc.co.uk

13/08/2019

Just over 5 weeks until our Listed Property Show South West!

Saturday 21st September at The Passenger Shed in Bristol.

Tickets are on sale now. Visit lpoc.co.uk or call us on 01795 844 939 for tickets and information including our special Advanced Membership Offer.

08/02/2019

Preparations are well underway for the show and exhibitors are busy setting up and getting ready to meet you.
Don't forget you can collect pre-booked tickets at the box office.

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