Beat The System

How to unravel the red tape of bureaucracy and get the most from everyday situations. From securing the best school for your child (even if you don't live in the right catchment area) to booking a seat in a trendy new restaurant or legitimately avoiding estate agents' fees and dodging tax bills, this book shows you how to beat the system before the system beats you. Includes: * Health and Education * Motoring and Travel * Councils, Tax and Banking * House buying and selling Each section contains practical information, using straightforward language, uncluttered by jargon, and explains the loopholes, get-outs and short cuts, illustrated by the best and the most amusing real-life examples.