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The episode discusses five key rules for successful buy-to-let property investment in 2026.

FREE Training & More : https://linktr.ee/russellleeds Thinking of investing in 2026? We're breaking down the five key rules for buying a buy-to-let property so you can make an informed decision on whether it's the right investment for you. Hosts Russell and Anna discuss the power of leverage , the real costs of buying a property, essential investment formulas , and where to buy for the best returns. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: 5 Key Rules for Buy-to-Let in 2026 00:26 - Rule #1: The Power of Leverage in Property 00:40 - Comparing borrowing for the S&P 500 vs. Property 01:03 - Why property is a "tangible asset" 02:50 - Land is the appreciating asset, not the property 03:46 - Why property leverage is "amazing" 04:50 - Property vs. S&P 500: A 10-Year Comparison 07:11 - ROI Comparison: Property crushes S&P 500 (even with half the growth) 11:10 - Rule #2: The Actual Costs of Buying Property 11:26 - Buy-to-Let Deposit (typically 25%) 11:54 - Stamp Duty for Investment Property 12:28 - Other Costs: Legal Fees, Survey Fees, Broker Fees 14:37 - Rule #3: Investment Formulas (Yield vs. ROI) 15:14 - Why Return on Investment (ROI) is more important than…

People in this episode

Hosts: Russell Leeds, Anna Leeds

Topics covered

• buy-to-let
• property investment
• leverage
• ROI
• investment costs
• property location

Keywords

• ROI
• buy-to-let
• property investment
• leverage
• investment formulas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: S&P 500

Places: Nottingham

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