Buying a rental with missing building approval? Separate legal evidence, safety surveys, insurance and lender requirements before committing to the deal.
Before buying a leasehold house to rent out, check letting rights, charges, lease length and lender criteria. Calculate the effect of recurring costs.
Converting a house into an HMO in England? Check planning, Article 4, licensing and building requirements before relying on room-by-room rental income.
Compare paid weeks, room rents, bills, management and finance. Test when a student let’s higher gross income becomes a stronger or weaker net return.
Buying before a property is finished? Test a completion delay and lower valuation, then check the contract, deposit protection and mortgage timetable.
A cheap studio can have expensive ongoing costs. Check floor area, lender criteria, service charges and demand, then test the monthly cashflow.
Assess an ex-council flat by its building, lease, costs and demand. Use our checklist to investigate finance, service charges and planned major works.
Does a second bedroom earn its extra price? Compare rent, service charges, mortgage costs and additional cash with our interactive flat comparison.
A subsidence history needs evidence, not just a discount. Review repairs, reports, insurance, mortgage terms and the cash required before buying.
Considering a concrete or unusual-construction rental? Check the exact system, repair evidence, mortgage options and resale risks before buying.
