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We have produced the following series of articles covering different property eras and their typical problems and issues.

We would advise that the property problems associated with each different era can be very specific to the area and location of the property, or even the direction it is facing, i.e. north, south, east or west elevations can each have their individual problems. The defects and problems also relate to the mixture of building materials used, this can range from small repairs to where alterations and extensions have been carried out, and, of course, the age and general standard of the original construction and any additional maintenance that has taken place on the property. Having said all of that we have given you a general indication of the typical problems that each era of property has, which we hope will be a useful free guide.

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This series of free property problems articles unfortunately cannot be conclusive, as there are whole books, thesis', Phd's, Doctorate studies etc that have been written on smaller subjects! In each article we refer you to some of these.

Traditional Tudor timber frame properties

and their common problems

Georgian and Regency properties

and their common problems

Victorian and Edwardian properties

and their common problems

Pre and post suburban years

and their common problems

Modern timber frame properties

and their common problems