Brits putting off home repairs to save money
Survey shows 39 per cent of Brits have delayed home repairs and maintenance in order to save cash
Millions of Britons are putting off home repairs in a bid to save money, according to new research.
The AA surveyed 2,026 UK adults and found that 39 per cent of UK consumers have delayed home repairs and maintenance or tried to fix things themselves in order to save cash as Brits continue to tighten their belts.
However, the findings reveal that these attempts at cost-cutting have actually left homeowners with a collective bill of almost £1.2 billion as delaying vital repairs causes the situation to worsen.
Overall, around a fifth (21 per cent) of those delaying or scrimping on home maintenance have experienced problems or unforeseen costs as a result.
Tom Stringer, head of AA Home Emergency Response, claimed that more and more Brits are letting their homes get into a state of disrepair as they struggle to make ends meet in the current economic climate.
He said: "Many homeowners seem to be mirroring the government's drive for austerity but this can be a false economy as problems tend to get worse in the home if you leave them unresolved.
"Home emergencies can prove expensive if homes are not maintained properly."
Posted by Sarah Nyman
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