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BUILDING A PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

Whether you are new to buy to let or already an established landlord, a Cala
home could be a valuable addition to your buy to let property portfolio.


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GROW YOUR PROPERTY PORTFOLIO WITH CALA

Whether your focus is capital appreciation or rental income, building and
maintaining your property portfolio takes time, commitment, and planning. There
is no magic formula for selecting the right properties for your budget and
needs, but careful research – particularly for your first buy to let home – will
make a big difference to your chance of success.

 


HOW TO START A PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

If you are new to buy to let investing, we suggest that you seek independent
financial advice before you start a property portfolio. Many new property
investors don’t consider all of the expenses, such as capital gains tax, tax on
rental income, maintenance and extra Stamp Duty (England) or Land and Buildings
Transaction Tax (Scotland) into account.

 


LOCATION

The location of your properties is an important starting point. If you intend to
manage your properties yourself, it makes sense to build a portfolio that is
close to your own home. Those with larger scale portfolios who are willing to
engage a management company can decrease the risk of local house price
fluctuations by spreading their portfolio over more than one location.

Wherever you choose to buy, research the area thoroughly. Look at the rental
demand and current rental yields, and make sure that you are considering the
needs of the type of renters that you are targeting. For example, if you are
hoping to rent out your property to families, a good school catchment will be a
big draw. 




CONDITION

Some advice about how to start a property portfolio will tell you that
properties in a poor decorative state can be savvy investments. This is true, as
long as you have the time and experience to commit to renovations and repairs to
make the home attractive to renters.

If you do decide to take the route of a fixer-upper, make sure that you have the
property thoroughly surveyed. Set aside extra cash to cover the mortgage in case
your renovations take longer than expected or you discover unexpected repairs.

A newer home will have been built to more stringent building standards, so
buying more modern homes for your portfolio can be a way to manage the risk of
high maintenance and repair bills. Investing in new-build homes can be an
attractive option. Our homes come with a 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy for extra
peace of mind.


Low maintenance and desirable rental homes


WHEN YOU’RE READY TO BUILD YOUR PROPERTY PORTFOLIO, CALA CAN HELP.

Cala has a range of services, information and purchase schemes that are popular
to investors. If you are looking for a property with a guaranteed yield, you
should have a look at the show homes that we are currently offering through our
show home sale and leaseback scheme.

If you are looking for a property that can be purchased quickly and offer an
immediate home for your renter our range of ‘Ready for You’ homes will fit the
bill.  


SHOWHOME SALES AND LEASEBACK

Purchase one of our stunning showhomes or sales centres, with a guaranteed
return for an initial period whilst the property is leased back to Cala. We'll
even maintain it for the duration.

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READY FOR YOU

Completed homes that are just waiting for you to find a renter. You could have
one of our homes in your portfolio in as little as four weeks.

Ready for You


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Take a few moments to relax without worrying about mortgage repayments. Mortgage
Pay is our welcome gift to you, the chance to take a break from your monthly
mortgage outgoings.

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STAMP DUTY OR LBTT ADVICE

Find out about the extra Stamp Duty (England) or Land and Buildings Transaction
Tax (Scotland) you will pay on a buy-to-let home.

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WHY BUY NEW

There’s nothing quite like moving into a brand-new home. From newly-installed
kitchens and bathrooms to the peace of mind of knowing that your property is
safe, energy efficient and low maintenance. What’s more, you’re buying a
complete blank canvas on which to stamp your own individual style.

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