In an earlier article, you have learned about the advantages of buying an old home for sale in Lakeland FL. Today, it’s time to consider the other side of the story. Being an owner of an old or used home comes with certain disadvantages, too, and it’s critical that you know of them before deciding to live in one.

1. Part II of Should You Buy an Older
Home for Sale in Lakeland Florida
Petra Norris - REALTOR®, SFR
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.

2. In an earlier article, you have learned
about the advantages of buying an old
home for sale in Lakeland FL. Today, it’s
time to consider the other side of the
story. Being an owner of an old or used
home comes with certain disadvantages,
too, and it’s critical that you know of
them before deciding to live in one.

3. Drawbacks of Buying an Old House for
Sale in Lakeland FL
• The maintenance needs are never-ending. It’s
not an exaggeration. Older houses are like
older cars. There’ll always be something new
to repair or replace. If it’s not the chimney
acting up, it’s the boiler. If it’s not your roof
leaking, it’s the stairs with broken steps and
weak floorboards.

4. •Very old homes come with outdated
plumbing and sewage systems. You are
probably thinking that such houses in
Lakeland FL no longer exist, but actually they
do. These homes can look irresistibly lovely
on the outside, with lots of character, but
they are a nightmare to live in. Imagine a
world without a proper toilet, hot showers,
and a house without a proper sewage
system.

5. •Outdated wiring systems will prevent
your state-of-the-art gadgets and
electronic equipment from
working. Simply put, the wires in an
older home may just not have the
capacity to feed your appliances,
gadgets, and equipment the amount
and type of power they need to operate
properly.

6. •Although older homes had larger rooms and
yards, these typically came at the expense of
smaller storage areas like closets. And don’t
get started on garages! In the old days, it was
not typical for people to have closets nearly
bursting in the seams with clothes – not unless
you were a Hollywood star. Only the rich and
famous needed a walk-in closet back then.
Certainly, most families were also able to do
with one or two cars.

7. They can be pricier. Older homes are
cheaper most of the time, but there are
also instances when older homes are more
expensive than usual because of their
extremely nice location or their historic
value.

8. •If a Lakeland FL house for sale is considered a historic
property, it means living within a set of rules as
required by a local historical society or local
laws. Falling in love with an old and historic home is
almost synonymous living under the cynosure of the
entire town’s population. Even if you’ve bought it fair
and square, most would still consider it as public
property because it’s part of the local history. If you
want to add a greenhouse at your backyard, you’d
have to ask for permission from other parties before
you can get on with it.

9. Considering the factors mentioned here, do you
think you are still suited to buying an older
home for sale in Lakeland FL?

10. I hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling your Lakeland,
Florida home, please contact Petra Norris - REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you’re
new to Lakeland, I’d especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and
provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you to the Lakeland
FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.