Renting Out Your Property For Dummies

What most landlords learn the hard way – made easy!
Whether you dream of becoming a property mogul, or you′ve joined the ranks of ′accidental landlords′ created by a sagging property market, Renting Out Your Property For Dummies, 3rd Edition is your roadmap to success. Melanie Bien and Robert Griswold walk you through the entire process of becoming a landlord and supply you with indispensable forms, agreements and letter templates – also available to download at the Dummies.com website.
To be or not to be a landlord – discover if you′re really cut out to be a landlord and, if not, how to find a great property manager
Find investment properties – learn how to find, research and buy the most suitable properties for your needs
Transition from homeowner to landlord – what every ′accidental landlord′ needs to know about acquiring an official ′consent to let′ from your lender, switching to a buy–to–let mortgage and much more
Find Mr/Ms Right – find out how to prepare and advertise your property, set the rent, show your property and ensure that applicants are as trustworthy as they claim to be
Handle tenants like a pro – get a leg up on managing tenants, including collecting and raising rents, holding onto good tenants and dealing with difficult ones
Avoid legal hassles – acquaint yourself with the laws governing rental properties, such as the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Energy Performance Certificates
"...an absolute must for the bookshelf of any would–be landlord, novice and experienced alike."
–from a review of the 2nd Edition by Tom Entwhistle, Editor of LandlordZONE.co.uk
Open the book and find:
Tips on marketing your rental property
The best way to screen your tenants
Hints on setting rents and managing increases
A guide on main taining your property – both DIY and with contractors
Tricks on tackling rent, deposits and tenancy agreements
All you need to know about transitioning from homeowner to landlord
How to decide whether to manage your property yourself, or to hire an agent
Learn to:
Market your property and find the right tenant
Set your rent and manage increases
Stay on top of your finances and legal paperwork
Keep your property up to scratch

Spis treści:
Introduction 1
Part I: So You Want to Be a Landlord?  7
Chapter 1: Do You Have What It Takes to Manage a Buy–to–Let Property? 9
Chapter 2: Deciding Whether to Manage Your Property Yourself or to Hire an Agent 15
Chapter 3: Becoming an Accidental Landlord 27
Part II: Renting Your Property 35
Chapter 4: Finding the Perfect Rental Property 37
Chapter 5: Preparing Your Rental Property for Prospective Tenants 45
Chapter 6: Rent, Deposits and Tenancy Agreements: The Big Three of Property Management 61
Chapter 7: Generating Interest in Your Rental Property 73
Chapter 8: Handling Prospective Tenants and Showing the Property 95
Chapter 9: Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mo: Selecting Your Tenants 127
Part III: The Brass Tacks of Managing Rentals 147
Chapter 10: Moving in the Tenant 149
Chapter 11: Collecting and Increasing Rent 167
Chapter 12: Keeping Good Tenants – and Your Sanity 181
Chapter 13: Dealing with Problem Tenants 187
Chapter 14: Moving Out Tenants 199
Part IV: Techniques and Tools for Managing 209
Chapter 15: Maintenance 211
Chapter 16: Safety, Security and Insurance 221
Part V: Money, Money, Money! 237
Chapter 17: Raising the Cash to Buy Your Rental Property 239
Chapter 18: Avoiding Property Taxes 251
Chapter 19: Using a Company To Hold Your Property 261
Chapter 20: Financial Management and Recordkeeping 267
Part VI: Only for the Daring 275
Chapter 21: Government Programmes 277
Chapter 22: Working in Niche Markets: Students, Pets, HMOs and Smokers 283
Part VII: The Part of Tens 291
Chapter 23: Ten Reasons to Become a Rental Property Owner 293
Chapter 24: Ten Ways to Get and Keep Full Occupancy in Your Property 297
Chapter 25: Ten Ways to Increase Cash Flow 303
Part VIII: Appendices 309
Appendix A: Resources 311
Appendix B: Forms, Templates and Standard Letters 315
Index 361

Nota biograficzna:
Melanie Bien has written about property for national newspapers and magazines and spent five years as Personal Finance Editor at the Independent on Sunday. She is the author of Renting Out Your Property For Dummies, Buying a Home on a Budget For Dummies and Sorting Out Your Finances For Dummies.
Robert Griswold lectures at the Institute for Real Estate Management.

Okładka tylna:
What most landlords learn the hard way – made easy!
Whether you dream of becoming a property mogul, or you′ve joined the ranks of ′accidental landlords′ created by a sagging property market, Renting Out Your Property For Dummies, 3rd Edition is your roadmap to success. Melanie Bien and Robert Griswold walk you through the entire process of becoming a landlord and supply you with indispensable forms, agreements and letter templates – also available to download at the Dummies.com website.
To be or not to be a landlord – discover if you′re really cut out to be a landlord and, if not, how to find a great property manager
Find investment properties – learn how to find, research and buy the most suitable properties for your needs
Transition from homeowner to landlord – what every ′accidental landlord′ needs to know about acquiring an official &# 8242;consent to let′ from your lender, switching to a buy–to–let mortgage and much more
Find Mr/Ms Right – find out how to prepare and advertise your property, set the rent, show your property and ensure that applicants are as trustworthy as they claim to be
Handle tenants like a pro – get a leg up on managing tenants, including collecting and raising rents, holding onto good tenants and dealing with difficult ones
Avoid legal hassles – acquaint yourself with the laws governing rental properties, such as the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Energy Performance Certificates
"...an absolute must for the bookshelf of any would–be landlord, novice and experienced alike."
–from a review of the 2nd Edition by Tom Entwhistle, Editor of LandlordZONE.co.uk
Open the book and find:
Tips on marketing your rental property
The best way to screen your tenants
Hints on setting rents and managing increases
A guide on maintaining your property – both DIY and with contractors
Tricks on tackling rent, deposits and tenancy agreements
All you need to know about transitioning from homeowner to landlord
How to decide whether to manage your property yourself, or to hire an agent
Learn to:
Market your property and find the right tenant
Set your rent and manage increases
Stay on top of your finances and legal paperwork
Keep your property up to scratch