Homeowners who are delaying essential improvements on their respective properties risk paying out more cash in the long run, according to Build It.

Anna-Maria DeSouza, editor of the magazine, explained that many people are putting off necessary improvements to save cash, which although understandable, wasn't perhaps the best way forward.

"Be warned – you must assess if this is a viable option," she said.

"Will something that may cost you £100 to repair today end up costing you thousands in the future?"
Ms DeSouza recommended that homeowners conduct a six-month check of their property to identity any problems that need resolving before it "gets too far".

"For example, servicing your boiler and rectifying pressure issues et cetera is easier - and more cost effective - than fixing it should the whole system break down," she said.

"Replacing some rotten wood in a window frame is a simpler solution than having to have whole new frames fitted."

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