The correct name for your property can bestow a character all of its own.

A well chosen or historical house name could add thousands of pounds to the value of your property.

It is also likely to improve the attractiveness and marketability of the home when you come to sell.

Inventors, scientists and explorers are usually the only people who are able to choose a name that lives on forever. Other than our children, a house is virtually the only other thing we have the right to name.

We are the ones who choose our house name. It gives us ultimate power!

The one area we get choice is in our house name or use of a door number. Help preserve this right by naming yours.

Positioning Your House Number or Nameplate

Positioning your nameplate is a matter of choice.

You can fix the plate on the door, above the door, on the gate or gatepost, on a tree in the garden, garden wall or garage, on the porch or under the porch overhang. The choice is endless and it’s yours, but wherever you choose, make sure it is seen.

One of the most important things when positioning your nameplate is that it is seen easily from the road.

All visitors to your home appreciate being able to find you easily and quickly, but especially, ambulance drivers, doctors, health visitors, fire engines, postal workers, delivery drivers and other carers or assistants.

So Be Bold – Remember to display your house name boldly not discreetly.

The Heritage Value of a Name

The name you choose could be passed down in your family for generations.

As such choose your house name carefully, as a house name which could be in use for hundreds of years should be chosen diligently and with consideration of future owners of the house.

Cherished Names

If you need a little inspiration for your house name take a look at our cherished names page. Some are quite popular whilst others are unusual, extrovert or humorous. One thing is certain; all brought joy to their owners and were cherished over the years.