This comprehensively revised and expanded new edition of David Lawrensons best-selling book shows you how to buy the right property in the right location (including abroad), and how to maximise yield "and" capital gain - whatever the state of the market. It includes advice on: Getting the best possible deals from developers and private sellers, and at auctions; Managing issues such as tax, mortgages, credit rating, insurances, damp, flood risk, and letting agents; Complying and keeping up-to-date with all laws and regulations; Avoiding tenants from hell. This new edition reflects the current market as well as up-to-date information on mortgage availability, licensing and HHSRS regulations; the Green Deal re-launch; squatting laws; tenancy deposit schemes and immigration check requirements.