Calculation requirements of property investors

The requirements from a property calculation solution differ substantially based on whether the solution is required for measuring the cash flow and investment return of a primary residence or a buy to let property.

Buy to Let Property Investors

Regardless of whether the property investor is an experienced property investor or a novice investor who is acquiring his or her first buy to let property, the benefits of using a comprehensive residential property calculation solution are the same:

  • An enhanced understanding of the variables that influence property investment return
  • The ability to perform comprehensive bond calculations in order to determine an affordable price range, monthly bond repayment obligations and sensitivities around changes in bond variables (like interest rates)
  • The ability to compile an accurate residential property investment return forecast
  • The ability to measure the actual property investment return against the initial investment return forecast
  • The functionality to generate reports for income tax purposes
  • The ability to track rental payment trends
  • The functionality to calculate cash flow shortfalls for personal financial planning purposes
  • The functionality to keep accurate record of all capital costs for capital gains tax purposes

Home Owners

Even though there are a lot of non-financial factors that need to be considered when purchasing a primary residence, home owners (occupiers of a primary residence) can also benefit from a comprehensive property calculation solution:

  • An enhanced understanding of the variables that affect property transactions
  • The ability to perform comprehensive bond calculations in order to determine an affordable price range, monthly bond repayment obligations and sensitivities around changes in bond variables (like interest rates)
  • The functionality to keep accurate record of all capital costs for capital gains tax purposes
  • The functionality to measure the cost associated with living in a primary residence for personal financial planning purposes
  • The functionality to analyze operational costs (water, electricity, gardening, pool running cost, etc.)

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