Property Investment Glossary
You can follow the links below for detailed explanations of common property, rental, buy-to-let and investment terminology.
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| Term | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Buy-to-let Yield | Measures rental income vs property value | Read more » |
| Buy-to-let ROI (Return On Investment) | Calculates overall return on investment | Read more » |
| Loan to Value (LTV) | Ratio of loan amount to property value | Read more » |
| Rental Cover | Ratio of rental income to mortgage payments | Read more » |
| Interest Cover Ratio (ICR) | Rental income coverage over interest payments | Read more » |
| Stamp Duty | Tax on property sales | Read more » |
| Stress Rate | Interest rate used in affordability tests | Read more » |
| Section 24 | Tax legislation affecting mortgage interest relief | Read more » |