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If you are looking to invest your money in an alternative to the
traditional stocks and shares, property is proving to be a good
investment for many. Because of the high cost of housing over recent
years, there are very few people who can invest in property without
any additional funding, which is where but to let mortgages come
in. These are designed specifically to provide the money needed
to make the house purchase, meaning that the investor only needs
the capital to cover the deposit and any building costs. 
There is good potential for making money from a buy to let property,
but like any investment you need to do your homework in order to
ensure that you have the best chance of making the most of your
investment. Finding a property that has good rental potential, and
which can reach a realistic rental rate that will provide enough
income to cover the mortgage payments and other costs is important.
You will need to be aware that there will be periods when the property
is empty, and as such it will be costing you money rather than earning
it – your plans should take this into account and allow for
these periods.
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