Property Uncovered
Published on 1. December 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
250 pages
978-1-905641-81-9 (ISBN)
Description
A classy, full colour, and stylish guide to property for all ages, offering advice and tips for those at any stage on the property ladder. From a university student who wants to find a flatmate, to buying your own home and dealing with estate agents and the conveyancing process, this book also provides clear and concise advice about financial matters and your rights surrounding your property when splitting up with a partner, to investing your money as a buy-to-let landlord. In short, anything that you may need to know about property is covered in one accessible, witty and entertaining guide. A bit like sitting down with your best mate who happens to be a property expert - Louisa Fletcher tells it like it is, in detail but making it sexy, not dull and boring!
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Person
Louisa Fletcher is a property journalist and expert, with over 15 years' experience in the property industry, including renovations and redevelopment. She bought her first house at 19 and has renovated 6 homes in the last 8 years, alongside her property consultancy career. Louisa has advises a range of celebrities and key public figures, as well as private clients, on their property portfolios, along with providing some of the largest organisations in the property industry with specialist econometric and technical expertise.Louisa has done everything from knocking down walls, installing bathrooms and kitchens, to home-finding and interior design. She is also an expert on the technical aspects of the property industry, such as Home Information Packs and legislation surrounding estate agents, along with the economics surrounding property prices and values. It's this in-depth range of expertise across the property spectrum that sets her apart from other property presenters.Her passion for homes and property is now called upon during her weekly live slot on ITV's "London Tonight", together with frequent appearances on GMTV. Her weekly column 'Rated Property' for the News of the World has received critical acclaim for its consumer-friendly content, whilst her comment and research on property and the UK housing market are also regularly featured in the national press and on the radio.
Content
1) Fantastic FlatmatesFinding a room to rent, or renting out your spare room2) The Realities of RentingAll you need to know about being a tenant and your rights3) Financially FabulousMortgages explained and made simple, insider tips about how to get the right mortgage deal, how to make money from your property and add value4) Buying Your First HomeThe conveyancing process, do's and don'ts, understanding the law, how not to get ripped off and how to spot a bargain5) Sale AgreedGetting the right estate agent on board, valuing your home, preparing your property ready for sale, Home Information Packs and dealing with your buyer6) Virgin LandlordsAll you need to know about being a landlord and the law, buy-to-let tips and tricks, how to finance your property empire, and basic tax implications7) Breaking Up Is Hard To DoFinancial and legal advice if you're separating from a partner when you've lived together/been married, and how to safeguard your assets for the future8) DIY DivasWhat every woman should have in her toolkit, how to handle emergencies, jobs you can do yourself, and how to find a reputable tradesman for the jobs you can't9) Nesting Tips For BlokesSimple tips for blokes to transform the scruffiest of slums into a sexy bachelor pad to impress the girls, getting your domestic chores organised, and great tips to cover every household emergency - without asking your mum!10) Moving StoriesHow to plan the most organised house move ever! Top tips for ensuring that your move is as stress free and straightforward as possible