A shop with flats above can provide commercial and residential income. For insurance purposes, however, it is not simply a

A shop with a flat above can offer two sources of rental income within one investment. The commercial unit may

An extension, loft conversion or major refurbishment can improve a rental property. It can also make the building more expensive

A landlord approaching the end of a fixed mortgage deal may assume that arranging the next product will be straightforward.

The latest Rightmove figures show a widening gap between the capital and the wider rental market Average advertised rents outside

A tenant reports water staining, a loose roof tile, a burning socket or damage to an external door. The landlord