The new landlord's guide to letting - Moira Stewart

Investing in property remains one of the safest and most profitable financial decisions you can make. The rental market is stable and demand for rental properties continues to grow. If you are looking either to increase your short-term income or to develop a long-term investment plan, then letting property could be a wise option. But being an unprepared landlord is not advisable. This straightforward guide will help you to become familiar with the property letting process and to be a successful landlord.

Contents: 1. Getting started; 2. Buying a property to let; 3. Organising the lease; 4. Using a letting agent; 5. Preparing a property; 6. Organising ahead; 7. Finding a tenant; 8. Handing over the keys; 9. Maintaining the tenancy; 10.Ending the tenancy; 11.Dealing with taxation; Glossary; Further Reading; Useful addresses; Useful web sites; Index.