This book provides the reader with everything that needs to be known about buying, preparing and letting a suitable investment property. It explains: how to find and buy the right property; how to find good tenants; where to obtain forms and hot to complete tenancy agreements; how to deal with deposits and rent arrears; the process of regaining possession; and how to comply with current legislation. In short, this book is a comprehensive, but clear and concise guide for the would-be, go-it-alone landlord who wishes to avoid agency fees by creating and managing his own tenancy. By equipping yourself with the information in these pages, you will enjoy the financial and personal rewards that buying property to let will provide. CONTENTS: 1. Identifying a suitable property 2. Buying the property 3. Legally requiring pre-letting inspections 4.

Preparing the property for tenants 5. Creating an inventory 6. Finding suitable tenants 7. Tenant referencing 8. The law of tenancy 9. Starting the tenancy 10. Managing the tenancy 11. End of tenancy 12.

Letting in Scotland 13. Troubleshooting Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Glossary Useful information Index.