Get Set 2 Let

Over the last few years, property letting has developed into a business that is no longer the domain of the wealthy, but also of the ordinary person in the street.

Gone are the days (for the most part) of tenements and grubby bedsits, as living standards and expectations have risen considerably.

Landlords are more aware than ever of what tenants may expect from them, but sometimes lack the knowledge to enable them to be confident in their letting abilities.

This book is intended as a guidebook for all landlords, novice and seasoned.

'It's a bible for would-be landlords' says Liz O'Kane in the Evening Herald.

'Get Set 2 Let, is a step-by-step guide to the practical and legal side of renting out a property. The aim of this book is to offer readers essential no-nonsense advice for a successful rental, right down to how you should present your home for rent, and other tips that most letting agents don't tell you about. The book is presented in a clear, concise format. It's not glossy or full of pictures so what you're buying does exactly what it says on the tin! Jane covers all aspects of rental and the first chapter, Buy To Let, even has a section on the emotional strength required to be a landlord. Other chapters tackle legal issues, insurance, tax, references, fire safety, tenancy boards and rent reviews.

I particularly enjoyed the sections on property letting etiquette and useful phrases on dealing with tenant's requests. There also advice on asking a tenant to leave, how to vet tenants on the telephone and the differences between wear and tear and actual damage.'