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.

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

A good tenancy is not one where nothing ever goes wrong. Boilers can stop working. Circumstances change. Repairs come up. Questions need answering. What matters is how those things are handled.

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?