Another problem that is often encountered when buying a period property is that there may be electrical issues that require some serious rewiring! Occasionally you may find (particularly in Georgian and early Victorian houses) that there are no ceiling lights fitted. In those times, gas lights and candles were used, and sometimes previous occupants may have only had wall sockets installed, relying on plugging in lamps to light the rooms.

Generally, if a house hasn’t been rewired for 25-30 years, it will need rewiring to bring it up to modern standards and to keep up with our ever-increasing electrical demands." data-share-imageurl="" style="position:fixed;top:0px;left:0px;">