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The biggest consideration for anyone buying property is money - how should you be funding the purchase? How can you be sure the investment will remain sound? How can you go about expanding your buying and what are the market trends you should be looking out for? "Property Ladder: Profit from Property", another tie-in to the Channel 4 series of the same name, goes beyond the tips in "Property Ladder: How to Make Pounds out of Property" on how to make your house attractive to discuss the intricacies of the housing market and how to read its cycles. Detailed case studies revisit the success of previous series and how their investments have paid off, alongside statistics and prices of houses by area, style and time period so the fluctuations between times and regions can be thoroughly examined. |
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The "Collins Complete DIY Manual" has been extensively rewritten and contains many new photographs and illustrations. It also includes all the new products and techniques that have been developed since the last edition - with new sections on loft conversions, energy conservation, self-build and green living. The book's easy-to-follow and comprehensive topics include: planning ahead, decorating, repairs and improvements, home security, damp, rot and infestation, insulation and ventilation, electricity, plumbing, working outdoors, and tools and skills. |
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"The New Complete Book of Self-sufficiency" has sold more than 650,000 copies in thirteen countries. It rapidly established itself as an illustrated classic and the essential practical handbook for a generation of back-to-earthers, with John Seymour as its guru. This second edition is a testament to the enduring appeal of Seymour's call to respect the land, reap the harvest, waste nothing, stay healthy and live well. It offers practical guidance on the art and science of providing wholesome food from a minimum space in a lifestyle that harnesses nature rather than trying to tame her. It covers food from the fields, from animals, from the wild, from the garden, natural energy sources and a selection of relevant crafts and skills. |
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Now in its 5th edition, "The Housebuilder's Bible" is packed with succinct and often witty information on all aspects of homebuilding and renovating, including the latest building regulations and current construction costs on everything from drains to hanging curtains. The book is aimed at Britain's growing army of selfbuilders, building new homes or renovating existing ones. However there is also a large number of architects, surveyors and builders who sing its praises. If you just want to find out how the British build houses, this is a fascinating read. If you want to actually build one yourself, then frankly you'd be nuts not to have read this book from cover to cover. |
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"Property Ladder: How to Make Pounds out of Property" is an information goldmine to potential property developers and an entertaining companion to the second series of successful Channel 4 production. Whether you are buying to rent or sell, this book shows how to get it right first time, what the consequences can be if you get it wrong, and how to fix them. It is full of practical information and advice from the programme's expert presenter - property developer Sarah Beeny - to guide you through all stages of improving your house, covering areas such as why bother, getting started, labour relations, budget day, the kitchen skink, keeping it en-suite, personality crisis, the great outdoors and it's showtime! |
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"The Million Pound Property Experiment: How to Make Money from Your Home" is a practical and stylish guide to making money from your home. Designers and property developers Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan lead you through the maze of buying and selling a property, helping you to assess your needs, research an area, spot potential and deal with estate agents. Looking at every room in the house as well as outside spaces, Colin and Justin give expert advice on the best changes to make to a property to increase its value, whether you're buying to live, buying to let or buying to sell. Detailed case studies will help you avoid expensive mistakes and shrewd money-making ideas and tricks of the trade will encourage you to take a fresh look at what you could do with your home. |
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