Cash in
| Deposit (30% of price; bridging loan for the rest) | £95,400 |
| Land Transaction Tax (additional-home rates) | £21,750 |
| Legal fees | £1,800 |
| Survey | £600 |
| Bridging fee (2%) | £4,452 |
| Bridging interest (6 months at 0.85% a month) | £11,353 |
| Total cash in | £135,355 |
Land Transaction Tax: £21,750
| £0 – £180,000 | 5% | £9,000 |
| £180,000 – £250,000 | 8.5% | £5,950 |
| £250,000 – £318,000 | 10% | £6,800 |
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 | £398,000 |
| Selling costs | −£7,470 |
| Bridging loan repaid | −£222,600 |
| Cash in (above) | −£135,355 |
| Profit before tax | £32,575 |
Profit is 8.2% 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