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Audience guide

A guide for refurbish, rent and hold investors

Understand the full economics of a project and check whether the finished rental delivers. This guide covers costing a project properly, stress testing the budget, refinancing, choosing works on evidence and comparing the forecast with the finished result.

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What this guide helps with

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Full project costs, including finance and holding costs while works are under way.

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Downside scenarios for overruns, delays and refinance valuations.

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A way to follow the actual results once the property is let.

Read in this order

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Step 1How to calculate the full cost of a buy, refurbish, rent projectAdd up every cost of a buy, refurbish, rent project: purchase, works, finance, holding costs, contingency and the months before rent starts.10 min read →
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Step 5How to compare a refurbishment forecast with the finished rentalCompare your refurbishment forecast with the finished rental: actual capital in, cash left after refinance, rent and costs, plus lessons for next time.8 min read →
Coming soon in this guide
  • Step 2How to stress test a property refurbishment budget
  • Step 3How much cash stays in a property after refinancing
  • Step 4Which rental property improvements are worth assessing?

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Information, not advice. This article is general information. It is not a personal recommendation and does not constitute financial, investment, mortgage, tax or legal advice.