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035 _a(Sirsi) u49139
041 _aeng
245 _aCheap but not always cheerful
260 _c1992
350 _a0
490 _aTimes
_v24 October 1992, W12(2)
520 _aWarns 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.
650 _aAuctioneering
_96218
650 _aCOSTS
650 _aPROFESSOR MALCOLM HOLLIS
650 _aRefurbishment
_96264
650 _aRENOVATION
650 _aREWIRING
650 _aSTRUCTURALLY UNSOUND
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING INSPECTION
942 _n0
948 _c04/03/1997
999 _c30767
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