Buying and Restoring Old Property in France

by David Everett (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $3.25

  France offers some of the best value for money in the whole of Europe with regard to property, which coupled with the ease of travel through the channel tunnel and the availability of cheap flights, makes purchasing property an extremely attractive proposition. With chapters providing advice on what, where and how to buy, help in unravelling the intricacies of the French legal system, finding reliable tradesmen, buying materials, practical information about the most important structural features of the house - roof, walls, windows, ceilings and floors - as well as a glossary and translation of building terms, Buying and Restoring Old Property in France is the definitive guide. Using experience gained from restoring many properties, including a house more than 300 years old, David Everett's guide is invaluable for all those considering purchasing and renovating such property.

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.25

  This new edition contains everything that potential buyers need to know with regard to buying and restoring property in France. The chapters offer advice on what, where and how to buy, and how to find building materials and reliable tradespeople.'

• Used

  Hardcover
  1992

  $3.25

  Using experience gained from restoring a house more than 300 years old and from his involvement with the repair of many others, David Everett presents an A-Z guide for all those considering purchasing and renovating property in France. Chapters in the book give advice on what, where, and how to buy, unravelling the intricacies of the French legal system, discovering reliable tradespeople, buying materials, practical information about the most important structural features of the house and includes a glossary and translation of building terms. David Everett is the author of the Manual of Pottery and Porcelain Restoration .