2nd Edition

Letting Your Property

Edited By Mark Fairweather, Rosy Border Copyright 2004
    176 Pages
    by Routledge-Cavendish

    If you are thinking of renting out a house or flat, this book will give you everything you need to become a successful landlord. It advises you about your legal responsibilities, about choosing and vetting a tenant and about the tenancy agreement itself.

    Part 1: Before You Let Your Property 1. You are making history 2. The assured shorthold tenancy explained 3. Is your property safe? 4. Is your property habitable? 5. Some important considerations 6. Buy-to-let Part 2: Finding a Tenant 7. Do you need an agent? 8. Set your stall out 9. Track down a tenant 10. Tenants receiving benefits 11. The selection process 12. References and deposits Part 3: The Nitty Gritty 13. Getting down to business 14. During the tenancy 15. Parting company 16. A word on tax 17. The Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement Part 4: Documents and Information 18. Sample letters 19. Useful contacts

    Biography

    Rosy Border, Mark Fairweather