The Complete Guide to Letting Property
Including Information on Buy-to-let, HIPs and Tenancy Deposit Schemes
7th Edition
Published on 3. June 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-7494-5220-9 (ISBN)
Description
Despite the current financial climate, this book demonstrates how buying property to let can still be a sensible and profitable investment option.
The Complete Guide to Letting Property includes comprehensive information on rental legislation including: the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, HIPs, safety and energy requirements for rental properties, and Landlord Accreditation Schemes. It provides reliable advice on all aspects of becoming a landlord, from choosing the right type of property and calculating finances to selling a rental investment that has sitting tenants.
In-depth discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of buying offplan, both in the UK and abroad, as well as the important elements involved in guaranteed rental schemes, ensure that this guide is a must-read if you are considering letting a property.
The Complete Guide to Letting Property includes comprehensive information on rental legislation including: the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, HIPs, safety and energy requirements for rental properties, and Landlord Accreditation Schemes. It provides reliable advice on all aspects of becoming a landlord, from choosing the right type of property and calculating finances to selling a rental investment that has sitting tenants.
In-depth discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of buying offplan, both in the UK and abroad, as well as the important elements involved in guaranteed rental schemes, ensure that this guide is a must-read if you are considering letting a property.
Reviews / Votes
"Explains how to eliminate potential hazards and maximize your return on this type of investment. Solid information is mixed with case studies and tips from experts." News on the Block "This book has become something of a bible - as the market expands so do the traps for the unwary." House & Garden "Liz Hodgkinson has thoughtfully condensed her expertise into a handy manual. The cover price could be repaid thousands of times over" Guardian "An invaluable book... the author herself is a landlord and the text speaks from experience." The Small Landlord's Association "Demystifies the letting game and tells you all you need to know about becoming a successful landlord." Daily Telegraph "Reveals the pitfalls as well as the advantages of taking a dip into the buy-to-let market." Personal FinanceMore details
Edition
7th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
463 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-5220-9 (9780749452209)
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Previous edition
Liz Hodgkinson
The Complete Guide to Letting Property
Including Information on Buy-to-let, HIPs and Tenancy Deposit Schemes
Book
10/2006
6th Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€33.63
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Person
Liz Hodgkinson is a prolific author and journalist. She writes regularly on property matters for the Evening Standard and the Daily Mail, and also contributes to The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph and various magazines and websites. She is the author of The Complete Guide to Buying Property Abroad and The Complete Guide to Renovating & Improving your Property, both published by Kogan Page.
Content
Chapter - 00: Introduction;
Chapter - 01: Is letting for you?;
Chapter - 02: Finding the right property;
Chapter - 03: Working out the numbers;
Chapter - 04: Decor and renovation;
Chapter - 05: Finding suitable tenants;
Chapter - 06: Rights and obligations;
Chapter - 07: Becoming a portfolio landlord;
Chapter - 08: Buying and letting property abroad;
Chapter - 09: Mostly for tenants;
Chapter - 10: Resources
Chapter - 01: Is letting for you?;
Chapter - 02: Finding the right property;
Chapter - 03: Working out the numbers;
Chapter - 04: Decor and renovation;
Chapter - 05: Finding suitable tenants;
Chapter - 06: Rights and obligations;
Chapter - 07: Becoming a portfolio landlord;
Chapter - 08: Buying and letting property abroad;
Chapter - 09: Mostly for tenants;
Chapter - 10: Resources