Cash in
| Deposit (30% of price; bridging loan for the rest) | £47,400 |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax (additional-home rates) | £8,560 |
| Legal fees | £1,800 |
| Survey | £600 |
| Bridging fee (2%) | £2,212 |
| Bridging interest (6 months at 0.85% a month) | £5,641 |
| Total cash in | £66,213 |
Stamp Duty Land Tax: £8,560
| £0 – £125,000 | 5% | £6,250 |
| £125,000 – £158,000 | 7% | £2,310 |
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 | £198,000 |
| Selling costs | −£4,470 |
| Bridging loan repaid | −£110,600 |
| Cash in (above) | −£66,213 |
| Profit before tax | £16,717 |
Profit is 8.4% 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