ADDRESS BOOK

■ Homeowners Alliance, 033 0088 2051, hoa.org.uk an organisation that champions the interests of British homeowners, with unbiased advice

■ Kenneth Elliott + Rowe Solicitors, 01708 757575, ker.co.uk this firm specialises in residential conveyancing and offers a helpful list of the documents you’ll need to gather to create a new lease

■ PIMS (Property Information Made Simple), 0800 999 7467, pims.co.uk a members’ website for landlords, providing information about tenancy agreements