Glossary

Navigate property investment and homeownership in the UK with ease using Rothmore’s glossary. Find clear definitions of essential terms.

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Net Yield

Net Yield refers to the annual return on a property investment after all expenses, such as property management fees, maintenance costs, insurance, and taxes,...

Rental yield

Rental Yield is the return on a property investment based on the rental income generated. It is expressed as a percentage of the property’s...

Gross Yield

Gross Yield refers to the annual return on a property investment based solely on rental income before deducting any expenses. It is calculated by...

Purchase price ROI

Purchase Price ROI (Return on Investment) refers to the return an investor gains from a property in relation to the price paid to purchase...

Capital invested ROI

Capital Invested ROI (Return on Investment) refers to the return an investor earns based on the actual amount of capital they have invested in...

Equity

Equity refers to the portion of a property that the owner actually owns outright, without any debt attached to it. It is the difference...

Deposit

Deposit refers to the initial amount of money that a buyer pays upfront when purchasing a property. It is usually a percentage of the...

Reservation

Reservation refers to the formal process of securing a property by paying a reservation fee, which typically takes the property off the market for...

Capital Appreciation

Capital Appreciation refers to the increase in the value of a property over time. This appreciation occurs when the market value of a property...

Capital Growth

Capital Growth refers to the increase in the market value of a property over time, resulting in a higher resale value. It is similar...

Leasehold

Leasehold refers to a form of property ownership in which a person buys the right to live in or use a property for a...

Freehold

Freehold refers to complete ownership of a property and the land it stands on, without any time limit. Unlike leasehold, where ownership is for...