ASK379: How can I buy at a distance? PLUS: Should this freehold worry me?

The guys are back with some more listener questions:  (0:40) Vik currently owns a number of buy-to-let properties in London where he’s based, but he’d like to expand his portfolio to Manchester. He wants to know what approach he should take when buying properties that are far away.   (3:25) Jim is looking at buying a freehold property, there’s a service charge that covers the cost to maintain the shared areas, but he’d like to know what he should be looking out for in the management contract.   Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.