National Maintenance Week 2009
Location, location, location is the mantra when it comes to buying property, but in the current economic climate, when many people are choosing to stay put, the importance of looking after the place where you live has never been more vital. This year SPAB's (The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) annual National Maintenance Week spotlights the most important location in your life - your home. The week runs from November 20th to November 27th.
SPAB's 2009 campaign is supported by TV property expert Phil Spencer. As a trained building surveyor, Phil not only knows how to find the ideal home, he is also keenly aware of the importance of continuing to maintain and look after it once the excitement of moving in, decorating and furnishing has worn off.
Phil Spencer explains: "The plain fact of the matter is that maintaining your property makes good sense and saves money. However, the sad truth of the matter is that many people put property maintenance way down their list of priorities. It's like dealing with your health - try to remember that prevention is always better than cure. In the long-run regular maintenance of your home is far less intrusive and expensive than letting it fall into disrepair and then having to fix it up again."
Now in its seventh year, National Maintenance Week (Nov 20 - 27) aims to provide homeowners (and people who care for public buildings such as churches, village halls and local authority venues), throughout the UK, with practical tips and advice on how to prepare their building to face the worst that winter can bring.
National Gutters Day (this year Friday November 27th) is a light-hearted, but practical reminder to everyone that even if they do nothing else this autumn, spending 10 minutes outside on a rainy day checking the performance of their gutters and drains can really make a difference. It's not difficult - just a few minutes spent clearing weeds and debris, or just a few pounds spent to mend a leaky gutter can save many hundreds, and possibly thousands of pounds!
SPAB's website www.maintainyourbuilding.org.uk is packed with helpful tips to get you started in keeping your property in tip top condition..
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