The property portal revealed that period homeowners are spending more than twice as much in upkeep costs compared to non-period households. Over a fifth of British homeowners live in period homes, according to Zoopla, which it defines as properties built before 1919. Zoopla says the drain from the continuous repair bills has caught many period homeowners out. Zoopla found that the owner of the average period household has spent £12,865 on this since the start of 2022. Zoopla's Daniel Copley thinks that homebuyers should seriously consider alternatives to period homes, however.

Source: Daily Mail May 15, 2024 11:15 UTC