Buying a home with a thatched roof can feel daunting as it’s very likely something you’ve never done before, or for that matter, know anyone else who has either. When we were looking to purchase our thatched cottage four years ago, I remember spending a lot of time on Google where research can run from highly terrifying to downright silly and everything in between.
Four years on, we are very happy in our home. The renovation journey has been a bit of a wild ride but we love the space we have here and feel very grateful to call this our home. There are some things we researched a lot before we moved (ie. rodents!) and other things we should have but didn’t (house insurance!) so I hope this guide is useful to you, as I share with a little hindsight now, what you should consider before buying your first thatched home.
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