Older properties have bags of features. They are often quirky with attractive architectural styling you don’t often see in generic new homes. They also tend to be larger than modern houses, on more spacious plots with larger, mature gardens. For anyone looking for a home with character, an older property ticks a lot of boxes. But, if you are not careful, you could end up buying a money pit that sucks your bank account dry and causes you no end of pain.

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The big problem with older, period properties is that they often come with a long list of issues. Some are easy to fix, but others can be costly and difficult to remedy. In the following article, we are going to look at three common problems found in older properties.

Poor Insulation

Period properties were not built to the same specifications as modern homes. Building …