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Buy-to-Let
Joint Equity
Security for Investor - name on deeds
Yes
Yes
Landlord & Tenant Act
Applies
Exempt
In going costs
High
Low
Administration and agents fee
Up to 17.5%
5%
Insurance cost - bricks& mortar
High
Shared
- contents
High
None
Maintenance
High
Low
Rental void periods
1.5 months pa
None
Rent unpaid
Repossess
Repossess
Not vacating at end of tenancy
Problem
None
Damage
Problem
None
Regaining possession
Problem
Quickish
Wear & tear on fixtures & carpets
High
None
Additional costs for property outside your local area
High
None
What is the level of financial risk?
Higher
Lower
Are you helping your Occupier to profit as well?
No
Yes
Is there a feel good factor with your Investment?
No
Yes
Can your property be switched into a SIPPs?
No
No
Joint Equity & Buy-to-Let - a non-financial comparison
► Why Joint Equity is better than buy-to-let
We have said that Joint Equity is a better investment than Buy-to-Let and now we will prove it!
Of course we want to influence you but you can make up your mind which is the better approach when you have read this go to
We think you will agree that this is pretty clear but wait until you see what you can do with the same cash investment in both approaches.
The financial results of the Joint Equity Scheme are very different from the Buy-to-Let approach. Use this link to view The financial results
► Using the table
This table compares the main attributes of both approaches and to highlight the differences we have colour coded them;- green for good/better and red for not as good/poor.
► In this section:
The Joint Equity Scheme & Investing
The Joint Equity Scheme & Investing
