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The Property Podcast

ASK258: How can I get a buy-to-let mortgage with no income? PLUS: Is Cardiff good for property investment?

The Property Podcast

Rob Bence & Rob Dix

Education, News, Business News, Investing, Business

4.82K Ratings

🗓️ 20 October 2020

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’re talking about buy-to-let mortgages with no income and whether Cardiff is a good investment hotspot.  So, our first question this week is from Michelle.  Michelle and her partner now have the money to invest in property and they think that now or January 2021 is the perfect time to purchase their first buy-to-let property. They’re not currently married and at the moment Michelle is a stay at home mum, but she does have a professional background.  She doesn’t have a mortgage in her name, so therefore thinks it makes sense to put the investment property in her name to avoid stamp duty costs. Her partner is also a 40% tax payer so it also makes sense for the rental income to come through Michelle.  But what Michelle now wants to know is, how can she get a mortgage without an income? Is it even possible? The second question this week has come in from Alex. He currently lives and invests in Cardiff as he believes it has all the fundamentals.  Alex has noticed that Rob & Rob have never touched on Cardiff, or any city in Wales for that matter, on any of the podcasts.  So he’s now wondering if that’s because The Robs don’t see Wales as a good investment location, or just because there are better opportunities in other cities.  Do Rob & Rob just not like Wales? Or is there a reason they’ve never chosen a Welsh city as one of their property hotspots? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:00.0

Hi, I'm Rob.

0:03.0

And I'm Rob.

0:04.0

And this is Ask Rub and Rob.

0:07.0

Hello everyone and welcome to Ask Rob and Rob,

0:10.0

the show where you get your questions in, normally property related, and we give you

0:14.7

our answers. This week is no different. So before we get into those questions, let's give

0:19.6

you a quick reminder at how you can get involved.

0:22.0

Yes, just give us a call.

0:23.0

Oh, 13, 808,00035.

0:25.0

That's 013, 808,00035.

0:27.0

Or go over to Property Hub.

0:29.0

dot net slash Ask.

0:30.0

Either way, leave us a voicemail and get your question to us, just like Michelle.

0:35.6

Hi Rob and Rob, how have I only just found your website? You are both so motivating and knowledgeable.

0:41.2

I'm learning so much and I feel even more determined inspired and brave

0:44.8

than I was before you guys rock so I'll try and keep it brief my partner and I

0:50.0

have money to invest and I feel that for now or maybe January 2021 is the time to do it.

0:57.5

We are unmarried at present and I am currently a stay-at-home mom of three very young children but have had a long history as a professional before this.

1:06.0

I don't have our current mortgage in my name and so it makes sense for me to be the one to purchase the property to save on

1:13.3

stamp duty. Also my partner is a 40% taxpayer and therefore it makes sense for any

1:19.0

rental income to come through me as well. But how do I get a buy-to-let mortgage with no income? If we were married,

1:25.2

I think we could get around the income tax side of things by using my allowance,

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