“On my deeds there was a historic map showing that Castle Lane originally extended to where my property stands. The gazetteer officer agreed and I had that changed, too,” he explains.

Research has found:

Homes with “Lane” in the address sell for £100,000 more than those with “Street”
The most expensive addresses contain the words “Warren” or “Chase”
“Streets” command the lowest prices
Having “Cottage,” “House” or “Hall” in a property name makes them more desirable
Houses with 13 in their address are an average £8,974 cheaper than other properties

While the process of naming his house was simple for Day, be prepared to jump through some administrative hoops. In fact, 40 quid admin fee aside, it’s probably less hassle to name a baby than a home.

The local council must consult Royal Mail to check that the chosen name doesn’t conflict with other addresses in the area, doesn’t cause offence to anyone and is not forbidden by a restricted covenant.

The renaming certificate must then be sent to the Land Registry, Electoral Registration, Council Tax and Planning Department and homeowners should also update records with the Royal Mail, as well as their bank, utility companies, emergency services and local GP.

And probably best avoid “Dunroamin”.

How spending £40 on your house could increase its value by thousands