The purchase of a house is usually the single biggest expenditure we make in our lifetime. It is amazing to think that most people embark on this purchase with little or no knowledge on how to look after their prize investment. It is a commonly held belief that period properties are very expensive to look after, but this section shows how regular maintenance and minor repairs can help avoid major problems and keep repair bills to a minimum.

Click on different parts of the building to get information on what problems to look out for, simple repairs and to find out whether expert help is needed.