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Educational content to help you understand buy-to-let concepts and make sense of your calculator results. These guides are informational only and should not be treated as financial advice.
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Buy-to-Let Basics: Key Numbers to Understand
An introduction to the essential metrics every buy-to-let investor should know before making their first purchase.
Yield vs ROI: What's the Difference?
Understand the distinction between yield and return on investment, and when to use each metric.
What is a 'Good' Yield or ROI?
Understand why there is no universal benchmark and how to interpret these metrics in context.
Monthly Profit and Cash Flow
Learn what monthly profit represents, how it differs from long-term returns, and how to interpret the figure.
Common Running Costs to Budget For
A breakdown of the ongoing expenses you should factor into your buy-to-let calculations.
Interest-Only vs Repayment Mortgages
Compare the two main mortgage structures and understand how they affect your cash flow and returns.
Mortgage Interest and Rate Sensitivity
Understand how interest rates affect buy-to-let calculations and why results are sensitive to rate changes.
Cash vs Mortgage Purchases
Learn how cash and mortgage purchases differ in buy-to-let calculations and the role of leverage.
Upfront Costs: What to Include Before You Buy
A checklist of the initial costs to account for when calculating your total investment.
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