Buy to Let Guide on Mortgage Costs

Getting a mortgage on a property always has related costs. See the cost of buying a house and getting a mortgage. There are also some additional costs which are specific to buy to let properties which are important to budget for. Here is a brief guide:

Insurance : buildings insurance is a legal requirement when taking out any mortgage, but with a buy to let mortgage you may want to consider some additional cover: such as public liability or white goods policies (remember that insurance can be written off against tax).

Letting Agent : there's a long list of reasons why some landlords prefer agencies to manage their property, and surprisingly one of them is financial. Letting agents often save headaches with tenants and the cost can be deducted from your tax bill.

Furnishings : Decide whether or not you want to let out your property furnished or unfurnished, this will effect what type of insurance you have.

Upkeep : how much you spend on decorating and maintenance is between you and your tenants, but if you look after the property; the chances are that they will too.

Admittedly many of the above costs are difficult to calculate in advance, but as long as you set aside capital to budget for each expense; then you shouldn't come across any unexpected problems.

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Guide Contents

What are buy to let mortgages?
Buy to Let mortgage advice
Buy to let UK mortgage application
Buy to let homes - research the market
10 steps to owning a buy to let property
Buy to Let Management
Buy to let guide to mortgage costs
Buy to let FAQ eg. can I Remortgage a Buy to Let Property
Buy to Let Information - Where to get more help

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