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

Property viewings can go surprisingly quickly. You walk through the rooms, look at the kitchen, check the garden and start imagining whether your furniture will fit. Before long, you're back outside trying to remember exactly what you saw.

You've found a property you like, agreed a price and started moving towards your purchase. Then your survey report arrives. It highlights several issues, some of which you hadn't noticed during your viewings. Suddenly, a purchase you felt confident about may seem less straightforward.

When you've settled into a rented property, it's easy to let the months pass without thinking too much about what happens next. But as your initial tenancy term approaches its end, it's worth taking some time to review your position.