Evidence suggests that the right one can make the property more saleable
and in some cases, although debateable, add value or create enticement to look
at a property.
So
where did house naming begin?
House naming is an old British custom that started with the gentry
naming their manors, halls and castles.
As this custom spread everyday people began naming their homes as well.
The house name was traditionally based on who the house was tied to. For
example The Lord of Huntingdon Manor would have several properties tied to
their estate and you could expect to find:
- Huntingdon Lodge,
- Huntingdon Cottages,
- The Dairy,
- The Forge.
They would all be within walking distance of the Manor House.
Tradesmen also began to name their properties, Mill House, Wool Hall. As
it began to be the norm to name your property other property owners followed
naming their house after distinguishing features within the boundaries of their
property such as:
- Oak Cottage
- The Pines
- Meadow View
Today we name our homes from all different kinds of avenues many of the
traditional name usage mentioned above are still front runners or can come from
the previous usage of the building, such as The Rectory or The Old School
House.
More modern approaches to house names emanate from special holiday
places or features of the property such as:
- Vermont, or
- Two Chimneys.
Another favourite is animals seen around the property such as:
- Badgers Cottage
- Fox Hollow.
All
Change
IN 1765 an act of Parliament decreed all new properties as well as a
name must have a house number and street name to improve identification of
properties and boundaries.
Since this date every house built in a town and city has a designated
number followed by the name of the road it is located in.
So today we can still have a house name but it must be included in the
address with the house number and street name.
You can change your house name when you want except if your address does
not have a house number and street name. In this instance you have to write and
request permission from the local council and the Royal Mail and it is not
always a given that they will approve the name change.
Does
a house name influence us in the selling process?
Research suggests yes, for example house names with the word Manor in
are popular names that reflect an attractive location such as The Willows or
The Green and are receptive to potential buyers.
Trends also change and the floods of recent years have made names such
as Riverside Cottage less attractive.
Most popular are still those based on historical uses such as The Old
Rectory, Rose Cottage. House names too
personal can also detract buyers, for example adding both your first names
together such as Dalentrace.
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