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

Saturday 25 June 2011

Potential Investment, Far Cotton, Northampton, 7.0% yield.


I saw this property earlier today. It seems to be a good buy, and needs a spend of £7k+VAT.



  • 3 bed property in Far Cotton, Northampton.
  • This is a decent safe rental area and you will attract a private tenant.
  • If you are concerned about buying in ex-Local Authority areas, and accepting DSS tenants to get high yields, this is the one for you, as you'll have to do neither!!!
  • Freehold.
  • Requires minimal upgrading - the fundamentals are already there.
  •  Advertised at £105k which is cheap for the area. You may pick it up for £100k, but I suspect it will sell for asking price, or maybe even slightly over, unless someone can 'close down' the agent quickly.

Suggested purchase price
£105,000
Estimated refurbishment spend
£7,000
Total spend
£112,000

Estimated monthly mortgage payment (2yr fixed)*
£280.00
Estimated monthly mortgage payment (5yr fixed)*
£420.00
Monthly rental figure**
£595.00
Annual yield
7.0%

*assumed borrowing 80% of purchase price on a buy-to-let basis. These are expensive mortgage rates, and you will get a much cheaper rate if you are able to 1) put down more equity or 2) accept a shorter or non fixed deal.
**rental figures are conservative.
EMAIL richard.baker@belvoirlettings.com if you are interested.
12 properties acquired for landlords in 2011


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