Julian, that's a bit more structural work than I'm doing but other than that pretty similar for a 78 sqm apartment. My quotes for high quality (e.g tiles £20 per sqm) is half that. If PS allow I will give you the details of my guy and he can give you a quote. He basically manages the project, getting the builders in, arranging the quotes and overseeing the project throughout. As I said, I've seen the quality of the work on an other apartment, which is excellent and he's given me references to take up and my experiences with him so far have been excellent. PS, please can you advise if I can post the details of my man in Bratislava.......... Huw

I have a name of someone called Dave or 'Spike'. It wouldn't be the same guy would it?

I shall find out for you and let you know on MOnday. Hope this is ok.

That's the guy - he's actially Brian Jones. Dave was his parter. Let me know how you get on. Huw

great. thanks. we got there in the end! where have you bought by the way?

As well as a couple of flats in Three Towers and Nad Luckami I've bought a 2 bed apartment in Laurinska opposite Lexxus on the pedestrian bit. Just refurbing ready to rent. Are you going to let longer term? I thought I may experiment with short term lets next summer to see how it goes. Huw