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Buying homes in radon-affected areas for solicitors, conveyancers, surveyors, estate agents, buyers and sellers

By: Language: English Publication details: Watford BRE 2004Description: iv, 50p. 24cmISBN:
  • 1860816789
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 615.625756
Summary: This guide provides advice to anyone involved in buying and selling homes in areas affected by radon. It explains in simple terms what radon is, how to measure it and practical methods for reducing the risk from radon. It's common-sense approach to addresses the issue of radon during a property transaction,and includes information on a radon retention or bond whereby a small sum of the purchase money is withheld to pay for remedial works should they be needed. The guide is written mainly for professionals, although it will be of use to the lay person.

This guide provides advice to anyone involved in buying and selling homes in areas affected by radon. It explains in simple terms what radon is, how to measure it and practical methods for reducing the risk from radon. It's common-sense approach to addresses the issue of radon during a property transaction,and includes information on a radon retention or bond whereby a small sum of the purchase money is withheld to pay for remedial works should they be needed. The guide is written mainly for professionals, although it will be of use to the lay person.