Taking the time and effort to maintain your home heritage now, will be tremendously rewarding in the years to come. One tends to compromise on the building historic character, while trying to make ends meet. People think buying a heritage home is just going to be a waste of time and money.
But here are a few facts that you didn’t know about heritage houses, a few suggestions to help you maintain your heritage house and a few myths busted:
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Why is it important to maintain your heritage?[/b]
An important factor in your life is your culture. It is your culture that makes you who you are today. And to keep it alive, it is your duty to preserve it. It is important to preserve our country’s buildings for many reasons. These structures not only give us an insight of our nation’s history but also show us how people lived their lives in an earlier era.
A stitch in time saves nine[/b]
It doesn’t matter if you have moved in a newly constructed building or you’re residing in an old one, frequent maintenance is essential for all the houses. Regular maintenance is exceptionally important for the older houses as it helps to slow down the process of disintegration. It is definitely a better cost effective option than conducting a large scale work every 20 – 30 years. The earlier you attend to these petty problems it can prevent the problem causing any major defect in your building in the future.
Regular maintenance[/b]
Keep a check of your roof top and coverings, drainage and down pipes to ensure that they are in good working condition. Do not ignore all those little problems for it will cost you in the long run. Care should be taken while conducting your regular maintenance. Use appropriate techniques so that the fabric of the building is not harmed in any way.
What should you do it your home is listed or in a conservation area?[/b]
You might require permission for conducting your regular maintenance if your home is listed in a conservation area. Do not carry out any maintenance work without studying about the style and construction of your house. This will be extremely helpful in guiding you to carrying out your maintenance work and if you wish to make any changes. Some conservation areas and houses are listed to specific restrictions If the authority wants to protect a specific feature of the house like the windows or the roof or the doors, be sure to check with your authority first before making any modifications of this kind.
It’s just a myth![/b]
There is a myth, that heritage houses or properties are cheaper. The best way to find out, is to find a real estate agent who can confirm this. It’s obvious that when you buy a heritage listed home or property you will be well aware of the fact that it is listed as heritage. So, be prepared well in advance as you have taken the responsibility of preserving it.
There is another myth that properties which are listed as “heritage” are quite expensive and difficult to maintain. This is not true. The general maintenance of the property is definitely expected from you. Just treat it like any other normal home and conduct your regular maintenance. But however, if you intentionally neglect in maintaining your property, be ready to face the consequences.
What are your benefits?[/b]
The one thing that the owners of heritage properties are bothered about is, repairs and maintenance! Repairs and maintenance are routine expenses that one has to undertake at regular intervals of time. But it can burn quite a hole in your pocket if you do not pay attention to it. The owners of heritage property need not worry about spending on maintenance and redevelopment of your property. You can reimburse the amount spent on maintaining your property. Also for example if the owner of the heritage property has spent Rs. 9 lakhs on repairing his building , he is entitled to get TDR (Transfer Development Rights ) worth of Rs. 9 lakh and can use it for any building or project in the suburbs.
Treat your house as your treasure rather than an investment and this will surely help you to maintain your home’s heritage.
But here are a few facts that you didn’t know about heritage houses, a few suggestions to help you maintain your heritage house and a few myths busted:
Guntur is also into real estate and there are flats for sale in real estate and there is real estate in guntur.
Why is it important to maintain your heritage?[/b]
An important factor in your life is your culture. It is your culture that makes you who you are today. And to keep it alive, it is your duty to preserve it. It is important to preserve our country’s buildings for many reasons. These structures not only give us an insight of our nation’s history but also show us how people lived their lives in an earlier era.
A stitch in time saves nine[/b]
It doesn’t matter if you have moved in a newly constructed building or you’re residing in an old one, frequent maintenance is essential for all the houses. Regular maintenance is exceptionally important for the older houses as it helps to slow down the process of disintegration. It is definitely a better cost effective option than conducting a large scale work every 20 – 30 years. The earlier you attend to these petty problems it can prevent the problem causing any major defect in your building in the future.
Regular maintenance[/b]
Keep a check of your roof top and coverings, drainage and down pipes to ensure that they are in good working condition. Do not ignore all those little problems for it will cost you in the long run. Care should be taken while conducting your regular maintenance. Use appropriate techniques so that the fabric of the building is not harmed in any way.
What should you do it your home is listed or in a conservation area?[/b]
You might require permission for conducting your regular maintenance if your home is listed in a conservation area. Do not carry out any maintenance work without studying about the style and construction of your house. This will be extremely helpful in guiding you to carrying out your maintenance work and if you wish to make any changes. Some conservation areas and houses are listed to specific restrictions If the authority wants to protect a specific feature of the house like the windows or the roof or the doors, be sure to check with your authority first before making any modifications of this kind.
It’s just a myth![/b]
There is a myth, that heritage houses or properties are cheaper. The best way to find out, is to find a real estate agent who can confirm this. It’s obvious that when you buy a heritage listed home or property you will be well aware of the fact that it is listed as heritage. So, be prepared well in advance as you have taken the responsibility of preserving it.
There is another myth that properties which are listed as “heritage” are quite expensive and difficult to maintain. This is not true. The general maintenance of the property is definitely expected from you. Just treat it like any other normal home and conduct your regular maintenance. But however, if you intentionally neglect in maintaining your property, be ready to face the consequences.
What are your benefits?[/b]
The one thing that the owners of heritage properties are bothered about is, repairs and maintenance! Repairs and maintenance are routine expenses that one has to undertake at regular intervals of time. But it can burn quite a hole in your pocket if you do not pay attention to it. The owners of heritage property need not worry about spending on maintenance and redevelopment of your property. You can reimburse the amount spent on maintaining your property. Also for example if the owner of the heritage property has spent Rs. 9 lakhs on repairing his building , he is entitled to get TDR (Transfer Development Rights ) worth of Rs. 9 lakh and can use it for any building or project in the suburbs.
Treat your house as your treasure rather than an investment and this will surely help you to maintain your home’s heritage.