1. The removal of period features
Tabitha Cummings, property expert from The Lease Extension Company, said: “Sadly for many homes, owners are removing period features such as fireplaces, windows and beams, in order to create a more modern, minimalist look that is heavily found in properties today.
“However, the removal of such features has a negative impact on the price of a property, especially if houses in the same area still have the period features.
“Although removing period features offers
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