Friday 24 June 2011

Buy To Let : What You Need To Consider

By Mark Walters


First time home buyers are really taking advantage of the current real estate situations. It is definitely a buyer's market and most people are realizing this. In some cases these buyers are taking the opportunity to purchase homes with the intention of leasing them out to others. This is known as buy to let. This can be a great investment if you know about the process and how to do it correctly. Make sure that you are knowledgeable if this is something that you are considering.

One of the things that makes buy to let more attractive is that you can purchase property that is more affordable. This is especially true if you live in an area where the property prices are high. Rather than stretching yourself thin to pay the deposit, you can make a more affordable down payment by looking in an area that is close by, or even in a different part of the country. Always check to make sure it is a good rental property.

If you decide to look for property in an area you aren't familiar with, it is important to take time to research the area. The best way to do this is to actually go and inspect the area yourself. When doing this makes sure that it is an area that is good for rental properties. To do this check to see if there are any colleges nearby and look in the local paper to see what properties are going for.

Another thing that you must consider is the fact that there are some hidden costs involved when you get a buy to let mortgage. First of all, you will have to make the monthly payment but you will also have to cover the insurance on the home. You will also have to spend money on restoring the property when one tenant moves out for another to move in. This is something that you can recover by charging a security deposit.

If you take care and make sure you are careful about entering a buy to let mortgage, the benefits will outweigh the risks involved. You will build your credit while earning extra income. Be sure to keep a portion of your profits each month to cover any unforeseen costs that may arise. The key to a successful buy to let mortgage is doing research. Never buy a property and hope to rent it, buy property you know will rent.




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