Holding Cost Calculator
Estimate annual ownership costs including service charge, council tax, management, maintenance, insurance, mortgage interest and reporting costs.
Speak with EGRE for holding-cost analysis →Practical tools to help clients estimate acquisition costs, rental yield and holding assumptions before entering a London property transaction. These calculators are for guidance only and should not replace tax, legal, mortgage or financial advice.
Estimate SDLT for residential property purchases in England and Northern Ireland.
| Band | Taxable | Rate | SDLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| £0 – £125,000 | £125,000 | 0% | £0 |
| £125,000 – £250,000 | £125,000 | 2% | £2,500 |
| £250,000 – £925,000 | £675,000 | 5% | £33,750 |
| £925,000 – £1,500,000 | £575,000 | 10% | £57,500 |
This calculator provides an estimate only and does not constitute tax, legal, mortgage or financial advice. SDLT rules are complex and may depend on personal circumstances, ownership structure, residency, replacement of main residence and available reliefs. Always obtain professional advice before exchange.
SDLT is only one part of the purchase cost. EGRE can help assess total acquisition cost, ownership structure, service charge, lease length, financing assumptions, currency exposure and exit liquidity before you proceed.
Estimate gross and net rental yield for a London property.
| Annual rent | £45,600 |
| Service charge | − £5,500 |
| Ground rent | − £400 |
| Management fee | − £4,560 |
| Maintenance | − £1,500 |
| Void allowance | − £1,900 |
| Other costs | -£0 |
| Net annual income | £31,740 |
Gross yield can be misleading. For London flats, service charge, ground rent, management fees, maintenance and void periods can materially reduce the real income position.
This calculator is for guidance only. It does not account for tax, financing costs, acquisition costs, capital allowances, personal circumstances or future changes in rent or costs.
Gross yield can be misleading. EGRE can help assess rent, service charge, management, maintenance, voids, financing, tax considerations and exit liquidity before you commit.
Estimate annual ownership costs including service charge, council tax, management, maintenance, insurance, mortgage interest and reporting costs.
Speak with EGRE for holding-cost analysis →For overseas buyers, the real acquisition cost may depend on AED/GBP, RMB/GBP, USD/GBP or HKD/GBP movement before exchange and completion.
Discuss cross-border acquisition planning →EGRE can help clients assess purchase cost, SDLT, service charge, rental assumptions, net yield, currency exposure and exit liquidity before committing to a London property.