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Buying and Renovating a Property in France
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Product Description
This book contains 3 parts. Part One - the buying process - emphasizes the verification of the materials used in the property under consideration. For example, if a property is advertised as 'genuine 18th century' you can make sure that this is the case. Part Two - the 'bricks and mortar' part of the book - is designed to provide you with sufficient knowledge of French building methods and materials for you to understand estimates and evaluate what work should be done, and by whom. Part Three is designed to cut your costs wherever possible. It advises on which seals of quality to look for on materials you buy, how to get a loan to finance the work, and what factors to consider when choosing your builder.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #221652 in Books
- Published on: 2007-05-25
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 180 pages
Editorial Reviews
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"'Richard Whiting consolidates his considerable knowledge of French property in to this three-pronged guide. He offers an overview of the purchasing process, looks into how to go about renovating your newly acquired home and thirdly, gives tips on how to minimise costs. A comprehensive overview for those with little or no knowledge of buying and renovating in France. Whiting achieves his ultimate aim of helping purchasers make their way through the process from start to finish.' Living France 'All in all a book that will help you avoid making a disastrous purchase.' Build IT"
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`All in all a book that will help you avoid making a disastrous
purchase.'
About the Author
Richard Whiting has been living in France for 20 years. He
worked in the 1990s for several years selling properties for French estate
agents, specialising in British buyers. He translates property information
and is now translating for the prestigious French property magazine,
Demeures et Châteaux.
Customer Reviews
Simply not worth it!
This book is so shallow compared to others available. Too much space in the layout, and who needs so many full-page charcoal drawings of dreamy houses, patios, etc.?
Do yourself a favour and compare this to the David Hampshire one. The latter has so much more and is far more infromative.
