The break up of London's mansion blocks provides the case study material for "Cities, Housing and Profits". The search for private profit has fuelled the transformation of the London housing market and the book documents and explores why this change is occurring and why flats which were previously rented are being sold for owner occupation. The transformation of urban residential space, the tenurial changes, the transformation of the purpose-built flat sector and the reasons for the change from renting to ownership are all ...
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The break up of London's mansion blocks provides the case study material for "Cities, Housing and Profits". The search for private profit has fuelled the transformation of the London housing market and the book documents and explores why this change is occurring and why flats which were previously rented are being sold for owner occupation. The transformation of urban residential space, the tenurial changes, the transformation of the purpose-built flat sector and the reasons for the change from renting to ownership are all examined in detail. Also documented is the variety of landlord response to these changes, together with the social consequences of the break-ups. Most of the detail concerns London, but a comparative study of condominium conversions in Holland and the USA is included to provide a useful guide to how other countries deal with this problem, including resident protest and state
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 0091732352.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 0091732352.
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Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall Ex-Libris with usual library stamps. Jacket which is tidy, has clear protective wrapper. Title page is missing but half-title and other prelims all present. Clean text.
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Acceptable. Used-Acceptable. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Ex-library with wear-may contain significant amounts of highlighting and underlining in pen or pencil. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
