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How do I estimate cash left after selling, including loan settlement and RPGT?
Start with the expected sale receipts, then deduct bank redemption, applicable settlement charges, selling/legal costs, tax and other amounts payable. Cash released is different from an RPGT chargeable gain. RPGT depends on the disposer category, holding period and permitted tax adjustments; it is not one percentage of the full selling price for everyone.
What to do next
- Request a dated redemption statement from the bank and check any applicable lock-in or early-settlement clause.
- Ask the lawyer for a sale-cost and timing breakdown, including consent or other outstanding obligations.
- Have the lawyer/tax adviser confirm the RPGT category, relevant dates and tax calculation; compare lower-price or delayed-sale cases.
A planned asking price is not confirmed proceeds. Do not treat all cash expenses or loan repayments as allowable RPGT deductions.
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What is the difference between gross rental yield, net rental income and cash after loan payments?
Gross yield can use annual rent divided by purchase price, before vacancy and costs. For planning, separate rent actually collected, property operating expenses, and financing/tax cash outflows. Any quoted net yield should state its deductions and cost base. A positive rental yield does not necessarily mean positive cash after instalments.
What to do next
- Record collected rent, vacant periods and any arrears instead of assuming twelve fully paid months.
- List property costs separately, then deduct the actual loan payments and estimated tax cash outflows.
- Ask a tax adviser which expenses qualify for tax deductions; keep the cash forecast separate from the tax computation.
Do not assume the whole instalment is tax-deductible. These planning definitions are not a statutory rental-tax calculation.
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How much cash should I keep if the property is vacant or needs repairs?
Build the reserve from your own costs and a stated no-rent scenario. Add loan payments and holding bills for the vacant period, likely repair/reletting costs and a separate personal buffer. There is no single reserve amount in this guide that guarantees safety or represents every bank's approval standard.
What to do next
- Choose a clearly labelled vacant-period assumption and total the bills still payable with no rent.
- Obtain repair and reletting estimates; keep this reserve separate from the deposit and purchase costs.
- Check that accessible cash covers the scenario without new borrowing; review it when costs or income change.
An aggregate market report cannot predict your vacancy duration. Ask the bank early if payment difficulty is foreseeable.
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These are general explanations. An individual property, application or agreement still needs confirmation.