What buyers should look at beyond a London flat’s asking price, including service charges, lease details, building insurance and block management.

When one tenancy ends, the natural priority for a landlord is often getting the property let again. An empty property isn't producing rent, so wanting to minimise the gap is understandable. But there is a difference between avoiding unnecessary delay and rushing the next tenancy.

When you're selling your home, few things generate as much curiosity as feedback from a viewing. Did they like it? Was there anything putting them off? Are they interested in making an offer?

When you find a property you want to buy, it is easy to assume that one thing matters above everything else: the price you offer. Price is important. But sellers are usually considering something else too: how likely is this buyer to actually complete the purchase?