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

Thursday 13 August 2015

SOLD FAR COTTON, 3 bed house, £130,000, £675 rent

Another good buy for someone that's quick! This is a 3 bedroom Victorian terrace in Far Cotton - that's the area adjacent to where the new university is moving. It needs a bit of money spending - about £3,000 - and I understand it can be bought for between £127,500 and £130,000. It would be worth £140,000 TODAY if the presentation was better. 


The house is currently tenanted and the presentation isn't that good. As such if that sort of thing puts you off, don't bother viewing! But there doesn't seem to be anything actually WRONG with this house, so once the tenant has gone and some decoration and recarpeting has taken place, it will be fine - we could turn this property round in 2-3 weeks. 

STANDARD DOMESTIC OPTION
Once done it will rent privately (whole house) for £675PCM minimum - that's a 6.2% return. Good tenant quality in that area - we have lots rented there already.
Purchase Price
£130,000
Headline Return
6%+
Rent
£675.00
Updrade Cost
£3000

STUDENT OPTION
If you like HMO properties, there's an option to turn this into 4 lettable rooms - no planning restrictions here. That should generate a return of 10.5%+.
Purchase Price
£130,000
Headline Return
10.5%+
Rent
£1200.00
Updrade Cost
£6000

Again please get in touch quickly - if you're not around today / tomorrow there's probably not much point. richard.baker@belvoir.co.uk 
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