Out of the blue DH has suggested that we might consider a Buy to Let property to generate some extra income. We will need a mortgage. Given all of the costs which are likely to apply, what is the "real" yield (before tax and expenses etc) that we would need on the property to make it worthwhile? And what is the remaining yield that we would be looking at as taxed income?
Aside from the financial side, the management of tenants is pretty daunting - I had a tenant rent my first flat and she ended up having 5 adults and 2 kids living in a 2 bed flat. How do I screen tenants and get secure personal/financial references etc? How do I deal with deposits? Disputes? etc etc The property will a short distance from our home so I am hoping to do without an agent - last time all they wanted was to fill the flat and didn't care who with - to get more control over the process.
Lastly, things can go downhill fast if repairs are not kept up to date. How often is it reasonable/sensible to make inspections?
Anything else we should know?
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tricot39 · 13/01/2013 21:29
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