Victorian v Modern

Thank you for considering undertaking this questionnaire. The average completion time is just under three minutes. There are 10 quick-fire questions.

Who can participate?

·      Any adult over 18 years of age
·      Any resident in England

Purpose:
This questionnaire consists of 10 questions related to Victorian property in comparison to modern (‘post 1964’) property. It aims to uncover popular attitudes with regards to England’s housing stock. It aims to analyse the mooted ‘charm’ of older property held in the popular consciousness, with a view to establishing reasons why people either buy Victorian or modern homes.

The decision to buy ‘old’ or ‘new’ is of ever-increasing significance, given the environmental / sustainability issues inherent to the Built Environment.

Put simply, the overarching question is ‘Is the (mooted) charm of a Victorian home worth the (mooted) increased repair, maintenance and sustainability costs?’

Participation
·      The survey is anonymous
·      No personal data is taken, or held.

You can withdraw at any point by simply clicking ‘x’ at the top right of the screen.

I am very grateful for your time; this will help me to complete my MSc in Building Surveying at the University College of Estate Management. Should you require any further details, please do not hesitate to contact me, Tolo Taylor at tolotaylor@hotmail.com. Alternatively, if you have any ethical concerns, please contact the UCEM Research Ethics Coordinator, Dr Graeme Whitehall at projects@ucem.ac.uk.

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* 1. Do you have a preferred type of property?

Yes, I prefer Victorian / period property

Yes, I prefer modern property

Yes, I prefer something else

No, I don't have a preference

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* 2. Even if it's not your preferred property type, please select what you consider to be the three most desirable features of Victorian property

They tend to be located conveniently in towns

Their historical value (eg interesting history)

Their period features

They can often be extended quite easily

They are often located in picturesque rural locations

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Even if it's not your preferred property type, please select what you consider to be the three most desirable features of a modern property

They tend to have more modern fittings and appliances

They are designed with modern life in mind

They have passed modern building regulations

There have been fewer previous occupants

They tend to have more floorspace for the same property price

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How important is the cost of repair and general maintenance to you?

Not important at all - I am happy to pay whatever is required

Moderately important - I am a little mindful of cost

Important - I am mindful of cost, but not worried about it

Very important - this is a concern to me

Critically important - this is a crucial consideration for me

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* 5. With regards to considering repair and general maintenance costs, which statement most applies to you?

I could very easily afford average costs

I could easily afford average costs

I could probably afford average costs

I could probably not afford average costs

I would rather not say

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* 6. If it transpired that Victorian homes cost 30% more to repair and maintain than modern homes, what would your attitude towards buying a Victorian home be?

I prefer modern homes anyway. I would not buy a Victorian home.

I prefer Victorian homes but I would now buy a modern home

I prefer Victorian homes but I would now buy something else

I prefer Victorian homes but I would now consider buying something else

I prefer Victorian homes and I would still buy one regardless

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* 7. The example above was 30% increased costs. Please select the maximum percentage increase in cost you would tolerate in order to still buy a Victorian / period home.

5% costlier than a modern home

10% costlier than a modern home

15% costlier than a modern home

20% costlier than a modern home

25% costlier than a modern home

30% costlier than a modern home

35%costlier than a modern home

40% costlier than a modern home

50% costlier than a modern home

50-75% costlier than a modern home

75-100% costlier than a modern home

Over 100% costlier than a modern home

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* 8. Please select your five favourite INTERNAL period features of a Victorian home (helpsheet attached if needed)

Ceiling cornices

Timber panelling

Timber floors

Encaustic tiles

Corbels

Roll-top baths

Tall skirting boards

Fireplaces

Architraves

Ceiling roses

Ceiling beams

Cast iron radiators

Picture rails

Butler sink

Dado rails

Floor tiles

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Please select your favourite EXTERNAL / structural period feature of a Victorian home. (Helpsheet attached if needed)

Coloured brickwork

High pitched roof

Ornate gable fascias / bargeboards

Brickwork porch

Front door to side of home

Stained glass windows

Bayed windows

High ceilings

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Ownership and demographics: Please select TWO statements that are relevant to you

I have bought a modern property

I have bought a Victorian / period property

Over time, I have bought both Victorian and modern property

I have bought a different type of property

I have never bought a property, but I intend to buy a Victorian / period one

I have never bought a property, but I intend to buy a modern one

I have never bought a property and I don't intend to buy one

I am 18-30 female

I am 18-30 male

I am 31-45 female

I am 31-45 male

I am 46-60 female

I am 46-60 male

I am 61-80 female

I am 61-80 male

I am over 81 male

I am over 81 female