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Samuel Leeds Property Trainingseen in 9 videos →https://www.samuelleeds.com/freetraining ↗

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The video breaks down the complex math of property investment into easily digestible numbers, making a strong case for why buy-to-let might not be the best strategy. The clear explanation of costs versus potential income, combined with a direct call to action for free training, appeals to viewers seeking financial advice.

Summary

The video argues that traditional buy-to-let property investments are not as profitable as they seem due to high upfront costs, mortgage interest, and management expenses. It suggests that adding value to properties can yield better returns and encourages viewers to join a free online property training session.

Structure

1Introduction to buy-to-let profitability
2Calculating upfront costs and mortgage
3Comparing mortgage interest to rental income
4Highlighting additional expenses
5Suggesting alternative strategies

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Contrary to popular belief, a standard buy-to-let isn't always the most profitable property strategy. The biggest returns often come from adding value, not just collecting rent. Join my free online property training through the link in my bio and learn the property strategies that can deliver stronger returns. #property #propertyinvesting #buytolet #ukproperty

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HOUSE WHY BUY TO LET IS DEAD £275,000 SO HOUSE INVESTMENT GONNA 25% ABOUT £69,000 THINK YOUR GONNA £20,000 PLUS LEGALS NORMAL A LET YOU £100,000 HUNDRED RICH BUY AND HOUSE 275,000 THE MORTGAGE NOW 200,000 WITH EVEN INTEREST BE 850 MONTH INTEREST MORTGAGE AVERAGE IS POUNDS FEW WITH WE MANAGING MANAGEMENT ANY REPAIRS

Transcript

Buying a house and renting it out is not that profitable. Let's look at the math. The average house in the UK is about £275,000. So if you buy a house as an investment, you're gonna put down 25%, which is about £69,000, I think. Plus your stamp duty, that's gonna be £20,000 plus legals. To buy a normal house, a buy to let, you're gonna cost you £100,000. But let's say you did have the £100,000 and you own the house for £275,000. The mortgage now is now approximately £200,000 with even interest rates, you're gonna be paying about £850 pounds a month interest on the mortgage. The average rent is about £1200 pounds. So you've only got a few hundred pounds with we managing management, any repairs. So actually