Cheap but not always cheerful
Language: English Series: Times ; 24 October 1992, W12(2)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: Warns that cheap properties might not turn out to be such a bargain as originally thought once the cost of renovating the property has been worked out. Professor Malcolm Hollis at Reading University highlights basic factors which need to be taken into consideration, including whether or not it would be cheaper to rebuild rather than renovate and the problems which can be incurred with listed buildings. Gives examles of estimated costs for renovating a two-bedroom end of terrace house purchased at auction for £15,000.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Warns that cheap properties might not turn out to be such a bargain as originally thought once the cost of renovating the property has been worked out. Professor Malcolm Hollis at Reading University highlights basic factors which need to be taken into consideration, including whether or not it would be cheaper to rebuild rather than renovate and the problems which can be incurred with listed buildings. Gives examles of estimated costs for renovating a two-bedroom end of terrace house purchased at auction for £15,000.