The essential guide for first-time landlords

In a nation obsessed with property and homeownership it comes as no surprise that many Brits go one step further than buying their family home, and decide to invest in property to let.

However, the only thing these two endeavours really have in common is bricks, mortar and usually a mortgage. Buying-to-let is a world away from purchasing your own home, and you need to approach it with a completely different mindset.