Cash in
| Deposit (30% of price; bridging loan for the rest) | £18,000 |
| Land Transaction Tax (additional-home rates) | £3,000 |
| Legal fees | £1,800 |
| Survey | £600 |
| Bridging fee (2%) | £840 |
| Bridging interest (6 months at 0.85% a month) | £2,142 |
| Total cash in | £26,382 |
Land Transaction Tax: £3,000
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 | £75,000 |
| Selling costs | −£2,625 |
| Bridging loan repaid | −£42,000 |
| Cash in (above) | −£26,382 |
| Profit before tax | £3,993 |
Profit is 5.3% 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