Once the property has been purchased, what happens next? There are likely to be some initial refurbishment and decorating works necessary, for which investors need to set aside money above the purchase price. Once a house is established, the work of Hope into Action and the local church can proceed. As we and people from the church are talking and meeting with tenants on a weekly basis, we have an in-built way of assessing not only the tenants' well-being, but also the condition of the house.