This blog follows the property market in Northampton with a particular emphasis on buy-to-let. On here you'll find general commentary about the market, plus properties that may represent decent buys. I own a large estate agency in Northampton and am myself a landlord with an established portfolio. If you're looking to invest, but are unsure what will work best, I'm happy to offer a (free) second opinion. If you have a property to sell I can help with that too! Email richard.baker@belvoir.co.uk

Sunday 1 May 2011

MULTIPLE INVESTMENTS IN RUGBY

Having seen little in the Rugby market that offers value in the last 12 months, I've now come across 2 (maybe 3) good value investments in the last 3 days! All are repossessions - perhaps this is the reason as there has been a scarcity of these in Rugby of late.

Property ONE : 3 Bed House in Frobisher Road, £89,995

  • Freehold.
  • Repossession - needs someone that can proceed quickly.
  • Will rent for £550PCM on a bad day - this will be a private tenant.
  • Advertised price of £89,995 - it may be possible to achieve a small discount on this. Other properties on the same road are currently advertised for in excess of £115k.
  • It may be possible to 'flip' this property, or re-mortgage out of it.
  • Is not in perfect condition, and requires a spend of just less than £10k.
Suggested purchase price
£87,000
Estimated refurbishment spend
£10,000
Total spend
£97,000

Estimated monthly mortgage payment (2yr fixed)*
£290.00
Estimated monthly mortgage payment (5yr fixed)*
£350.00
Monthly rental figure**
£550.00
Annual yield
6.8%
*assumed borrowing 80% of purchase price on a buy-to-let basis.
**rental figures are conservative.



Property TWO : 2 Bed Apartment in Grenville Close - £48,000 CASH PURCHASE ONLY

  • Leasehold - current lease is under 60 years. Hence this property is not mortgageable. You would also need a new lease. I'm not an expert here, but am advised you should budget £5k.
  • Repossession - going to auction with a guide price of £48k. You may be able to secure it for less at auction, or maybe prior to auction.
  • Will rent for £425PCM on a bad day - this will be a private tenant.
  • Requires upgrading - budget £8k + VAT.
Suggested purchase price
£48,000
Estimated refurbishment spend
£8,000
Total spend
£56,000

Estimated monthly mortgage payment (2yr fixed)*
n/a
Estimated monthly mortgage payment (5yr fixed)*
n/a
Monthly rental figure**
£425.00
Annual yield
9.1%
*assumed borrowing 80% of purchase price on a buy-to-let basis.
**rental figures are conservative.





Property THREE : 3 Bed House in Campbell Street, £75,000

  • Freehold.
  • Other properties locally seem to be selling for in excess of £100k. As such you may be able to re-mortgage for a higher figure.
  • Repossession - going to auction with a guide price of £75k. You may be able to secure it for less at auction, or maybe prior to auction.
  • Will rent for £550PCM on a bad day - this will be a private tenant.
  • Requires upgrading - budget £11k + VAT.
Suggested purchase price
£75,000
Estimated refurbishment spend
£11,000
Total spend
£85,000

Estimated monthly mortgage payment (2yr fixed)*
£250.00
Estimated monthly mortgage payment (5yr fixed)*
£300.00
Monthly rental figure**
£550.00
Annual yield
7.5%
*assumed borrowing 80% of purchase price on a buy-to-let basis.
**rental figures are conservative.


please email richard.baker@belvoirlettings.com with any queries.
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