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Buy-to-Let Buying Steps |
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Work out the deposit available because your deposit will determine your price range |
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Obtain any quotes for building or renovation work and decorating that may be necessary |
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Seek advice from a local estate agent about types of property most likely to be let in the area and the level of rents paid |
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On completion day call the seller's estate agent to pick up the keys. The property is yours to let |
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Let The Money Tree research the mortgages available and apply for an acceptance in principle. You will be expected to produce expected rental income plus salary details |
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Contact the builders and decorators as soon as you can if any building work is required. Advertise for tenants just before the work is completed. (Or engage the services of a letting agent to do this for you) |
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Put an offer in on the property you want. Once it has been accepted, commission a valuation |
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Arrange to meet prospective tenants and show them the property once it is ready |
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If the property is old you should commission a Homebuyers Report or full structural survey |
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If you find suitable tenants arrange for them to supply you (or agent) with employer, bank and personal references. Check these. |
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Instruct your solicitor to carry out the purchase and provide them with details of the property, the estate agent, seller and your lender |
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Ensure you receive a deposit of one month to six week's rent to confirm the tenancy. |
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Lender receives valuation report and, if all is in order, agrees the mortgage |
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Make last minute check that the property meets health and safety requirements and write a comprehensive inventory |
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Solicitor carries out local authority search and confirms legality of title |
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Draw up a tenancy agreement |
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Pay the deposit, sign and return the contract and the solicitors will exchange contracts. You are now legally committed to the sale |
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Contact utility companies and the council to arrange for bills to be transferred to tenants' names. |
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You must get adequate Buildings Insurance immediately |
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Hand over the keys. |
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