While some of the team take a well-earned summer break, we thought we'd use the time between updates on our latest projects, to do a new series of blogs on different types of period properties. As you all are aware, here at K.E. Jones & Son Building Services, we specialise in period property, but not only are we highly skilled in renovating existing period properties, we can also build new properties in the style of older houses. 

Here in the UK, we have a love of all things 'vintage' and 'antique' so it's no surprise that period properties remain highly sought after. Essentially, in the property business, a 'period home' is a home that was built before the First World War (pre 1915). You may also have heard the terms 'Edwardian', 'Victorian' and 'Georgian' when it comes to properties. These names refer to the ruling monarch at the time. We had four consecutive King George's who reigned from 1714 right through to 1830. Any properties built during this time were Georgian. Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901, and properties built during this time were Victorian. The Edwardian era was somewhat shorter, as Edward VII reigned from 1901 to 1910. The observant amongst you will have noticed a gap in the years - between 1830 and 1837 King William IV reigned. This era has not been given it's own stylistic description.

Over the next few weeks we will be posting a blog about the types of period properties listed above, their key features, and what to look out for when renovating them.