Looking at the whole period of ownership, which on average is 16.8 years, owners report spending a massive £68,000 on maintenance costs.
Zoopla states that the most common fixes are required for external parts of the house, such as roofs, brickwork, gardens, walls, and leaning chimneys. Since 2022, those with period properties have paid an estimated £12,865 on these issues, compared to £4314 for newer housing.
When it comes to internal repairs and upkeep, period homeowners are reported to have spent £6348, while non-period properties have needed £4182. These costs drop down to £2915 for owners of new-build properties built in 2020 or later.
