TY - BOOK AU - Scivyer, Chris TI - Buying homes in radon-affected areas: for solicitors, conveyancers, surveyors, estate agents, buyers and sellers SN - 1860816789 AV - 615.625756 PY - 2004/// CY - Watford PB - BRE KW - RADON GAS KW - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES KW - RADIOACTIVE GAS KW - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS KW - RADON AFFECTED AREAS KW - RADON AND BUILDINGS N2 - This guide provides advice to anyone involved in buying and selling homes in areas affected by radon. It explains in simple terms what radon is, how to measure it and practical methods for reducing the risk from radon. It's common-sense approach to addresses the issue of radon during a property transaction,and includes information on a radon retention or bond whereby a small sum of the purchase money is withheld to pay for remedial works should they be needed. The guide is written mainly for professionals, although it will be of use to the lay person ER -