"...is full of information for property owners..." (The Index, October 2003) "...simple, comprehensive guide...packed with insider advice..." (Oxford Times, Autumn 2003) "...a comprehensive guide..." (Personal Finance, November 2003) "..required reading...the amateurs bible..." (The Herald (Glasgow), 1 November 2003) "...simple--to--read and understandable pieces of advice ...could prove to be a sound investment..." (Western Daily Press, November 03) "...essential guide...one of the best guides on the bookshelves..." (What House?, November 03) "...an excellent reference source..." (Junior, February 2004) "...straightforward...peppered with paragraph markers, highlighting vitally important info...an invaluable reference guide..." (Property-- online, 30 th November 2004)

Melanie Bien is the personal finance editor for The Independent on Sunday and has written about rental property for national newspapers and magazines. She has contributed to Channel 4's Location Location Location and Selling Houses. Robert Griswold lectures at the Institute for Real Estate Management.