PROPERTY

RENTING

• Don't agree to rent without a full and legally binding agreement between you and the landlord or accommodation agency.
• Verify the landlord's identity before you hand over the money and make sure he owns the property.  Ask to see personal ID such as a previous rent book. 

SELLING

• Compare with other properties on the market in your area, taking into account repairs or necessary work.
• Be upfront about work you have done to your property.
• Only show people round who have made an appointment.

BUYING

• Make a checklist of information about the property.
• Ask about the seller's position in the property chain - can they move out reasonably quickly?