Cash in
| Deposit (30% of price; bridging loan for the rest) | £57,000 |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax (additional-home rates) | £10,800 |
| Legal fees | £1,800 |
| Survey | £600 |
| Bridging fee (2%) | £2,660 |
| Bridging interest (6 months at 0.85% a month) | £6,783 |
| Total cash in | £79,643 |
Stamp Duty Land Tax: £10,800
| £0 – £125,000 | 5% | £6,250 |
| £125,000 – £190,000 | 7% | £4,550 |
Additional-home rates, as checked in October 2026. Buying through a company, or replacing your main home, can change this. Stamp duty calculator
Sale
| Sale price | £238,000 |
| Selling costs | −£5,070 |
| Bridging loan repaid | −£133,000 |
| Cash in (above) | −£79,643 |
| Profit before tax | £20,287 |
Profit is 8.5% of the sale price. Many investors look for 15–20% to cover surprises. Profits are taxed as income or, through a company, corporation tax.
All figures are before income tax. Individual landlords cannot deduct mortgage interest in full (they get a 20% tax credit instead), so higher-rate taxpayers pay tax on more than their cash flow. This is a calculator, not financial advice. Read the guide