SR285 House repair priorities (2018)

Home owners are usually aware of the need to maintain their homes but often they are limited in the funds available for maintenance. What are the implications of funding shortfalls for maintenance and what are the main priorities in maintenance?

This report outlines the average state of housing by age of house and household income. It provides recommendations on repair priorities for various house and occupant types, including repair cost information matched to household income. Certain repairs are more important than others due to the possibility of accelerated physical deterioration.

The report is mainly tailored for officials and researchers but owner-occupiers and rental stock owners will find it of interest.