demand. Make enquiries as a prospective tenant in the area - this will give you a real insight into potential rental income. The location can also affect whether you are going to offer a short-term or long-term let, for example, seaside locWhen you are considering investing in a Buy to Let property you first need to decide what your rental income is likely to be, how much capital you intend to invest in the property and for how long you want to invest.

Finding a Buy to Let mortgage
Lenders tend to approve a buy to let loan on the expected rental income from the property, as opposed to the applicants' income. The mortgage company will also consider the location of the property and how comfortably the rent will cover the mortgage payments, and also the experience of the landlord. You need to be a homeowner and have a minimum 15% deposit. When working out the figures for your Buy to Let loan your monthly rent should be at least 130% of your mortgage repayment, and give you an annual yield of more than 8% of the mortgage.

Choosing your Rental Property
The top landlords are those who do extensive research to find the right location with plenty of tenant demand. Make enquiries as a prospective tenant in the area - this will give you a real insight into potential rental income. The location can also affect whether you are going to offer a short-term or long-term let, for example, seaside loca

o Let mortgage
Lenders tend to approve a buy to let loan on the expected rental income from the property, as opposed to the applicants' income. The mortgage company will also consider the location of the property and how comfortably the rent will cover the mortgage payments, and also the experience of the landlord. You need to be a homeowner and have a minimum 15% deposit. When working out the figures for your Buy to Let loan your monthly rent should be at least 130% of your mortgage repayment, and give you an annual yield of more than 8% of the mortgage.

Choosing your Rental Property
The top landlords are those who do extensive research to find the right location with plenty of tenant demand. Make enquiries as a prospective tenant in the area - this will give you a real insight into potential rental income. The location can also affect whether you are going to offer a short-term or long-term let, for example, seaside loc

the rent will cover the mortgage payments, and also the experience of the landlord. You need to be a homeowner and have a minimum 15% deposit. When working out the figures for your Buy to Let loan your monthly rent should be at least 130% of your mortgage repayment, and give you an annual yield of more than 8% of the mortgage.

Choosing your Rental Property
The top landlords are those who do extensive research to find the right location with plenty of tenant demand. Make enquiries as a prospective tenant in the area - this will give you a real insight into potential rental income. The location can also affect whether you are going to offer a short-term or long-term let, for example, seaside loc

of your mortgage repayment, and give you an annual yield of more than 8% of the mortgage.

Choosing your Rental Property
The top landlords are those who do extensive research to find the right location with plenty of tenant demand. Make enquiries as a prospective tenant in the area - this will give you a real insight into potential rental income. The location can also affect whether you are going to offer a short-term or long-term let, for example, seaside loc

demand. Make enquiries as a prospective tenant in the area - this will give you a real insight into potential rental income. The location can also affect whether you are going to offer a short-term or long-term let, for example, seaside locations are most popular in the summer months.

Top Rental Tips
Choose a property in a location:

with easy access to motorway

near to main train links

with regular bus routes

close to good primary and secondary schools

near to a university

within easy reach of a good shopping centre, or local shops

with high employment

in a mixed neighbourhood of owner occupied and rented properties

The property should have:

fitted kitchen

private bathroom

parking

good decor

if rented as 'part furnished', the carpets, curtains and furniture should be clean and in good condition

keep the grounds of the property neat and free of rubbish

good security measures makes tenants feel safer and may lower your insurance premium

In a recent survey of tenants the most important c