Ashton Paul, the residential property expert with 28 years' experience, exposes the elephant in the room. The problem that is completely avoidable. Currently in the UK, homeowners suffer stress, poor workmanship, delays and frustration to the tune of GBP500,000,000. Over one in ten (11%) homeowners were left with badly done building work, and of these, a shocking 76% paid for the job in cash. This book is to stop you adding to these statistics!Find out how you can: Manage your own project; Avoid cowboy builders; Avoid project creep and budget overrun; and Enjoy every aspect of your project!This easy to read book will give you simple strategies, practical advice and real life case studies to help you to get it right first time!