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Thinking about investing in a property to rent out? We offer a range of Buy-to-let mortgages to help you achieve your goals for the future. It's important to remember that owning a buy-to-let property is like running a small business and you will have to invest time as well as money into it to keep things running smoothly.
Before you start looking for a property Here's a handy list of the things that you might want to consider before you start looking for a property. - Seek advice from local letting agents about the suitability of any property you are thinking of buying and the demand for rental properties in the area.
- Think about costs such as solicitors' fees, stamp duty, letting agency and management fees. You will also be responsible for buildings insurance, ground rent and/or service charges for leasehold flats and maintenance and repairs for the property, so make sure you have sufficient funds in place.
- You will have certain legal responsibilities as a landlord. You will be required to ensure the safety of all gas and electricity appliances as well as ensuring all furniture and furnishings meet fire safety requirements.
- We recommend that you seek some professional advice from an accountant or your tax office on the effect that the property may have on your tax affairs.
- Think about how you will afford your monthly Buy-to-let mortgages? payments if the property is empty, your tenants fall into Arrears? or if interest rates rise.
Things to consider So, you've thought about the implications of becoming a landlord and now you want to choose a property? Now it's time to consider the following things. - Think about the type of tenants you are looking to attract. For example, young professionals will have different requirements than families, so it's important to consider what features your tenants will be looking for in a rented property.
- Consider the location of the property and what amenities are important to your tenants. You might want to think about the distance to the nearest shops, schools or bars, depending on the type of tenant you are looking for.
- Consider the size and condition of the property.
- And finally, think carefully about whether you can afford the property. You should view your buy-to-let property as an investment and should think about whether you want this to be long or short term. It's also important to bear in mind that the value of properties can go down as well as up, so you should be prepared for this when you look to invest.
Buy-to-let mortgages Now that you've thought about your responsibilities as a landlord and the type of property you're looking for, you will need to consider the type of mortgage you need. Mortgage Solutions will guide you through Buy to let mortgages. Buy to let mortgages are quite specialised, but if you are interested in becoming a property landlord then our buy to let mortgages will provide you with a selection of deals that are available. To see what you can afford for a buy to let mortgages use our buy to let calculator.
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