https://www.123articleonline.com/rss/author/292120/neil-parmerArticles written by Neil parmer from 123ArticleOnline.comen-usCopyright (c) 123ArticleOnline.com All rights reserved. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1208748/how-to-access-tenants-before-accommodating-them If being completely honest, most landlords can probably admit to allowing a tenant to move into a property without undertaking particularly thorough checks. Maybe the tenancy went well, or maybe with hindsight, it was the most foolish thing you ever did! https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1207549/other-ways-to-make-money-from-property You may have great faith that property prices will always continue to rise in the long term, but lack the commitment necessary to be a landlord. If so, there are a number of other routes to property investment. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1210851/rights-of-first-refusal-part-2 Offer and acceptance The landlord's obligation before making the disposal (section 5) is to serve an offer notice on qualifying tenants specifying the terms of the disposal, including the deposit and consideration required. The offer https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1207550/rights-of-first-refusal-part-1 A right of first refusal is the shorthand term for the right available to tenants under Part 1 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 ("the Act"). This "confers on tenants of flats, rights with respect to the acquisition by them of their landlord's reversion", essentially giving qualifying tenants' rights of first refusal on disposals by their landlord. The facts of a recent case colourfully illustrate the workings of the Act. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1208750/things-you-need-to-consider-before-buying-a-property Buying a property is a major decision with huge implications for your life and your finances. Try to approach it rationally rather than making it a decision based on what you aspire to. It needs to be right for you at this stage in your life. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1210853/using-rental-income-to-drive-long-term-wealth-part-2 5 BE TAX-WISE, BUT DON'T GET TAX IN PROPORTION https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1208749/with-housing-in-short-supply-and-house-price-growth-continuing-the-pendulum-is-swinging-further-tow As supply lags demand, there will be upward pressure on capital values and rents, which is good news for investors - at least for those landlords less affected by the raft of changes designed to take the heat out of the housing market.