1-bedroom flat · CO1 2YH
For saleReduced £10k (−14.3%) on 21 AugListed 128 days
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About
A one bedroom retirement apartment located on the first floor The Dell was constructed by Beverely Homes and comprises a total of 60 properties arranged over 3 blocks known’s as 'The Willows', 'The Laurels' and 'The Maples'.
The Development Manager can be contacted from various points within each property in the case of an emergency.
For periods when the Development Manager is off duty there is a 24 hour emergency Appello call system. Each property comprises an entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, one or two bedrooms and bathroom.
It is a condition of purchase that residents be over the age of 55 years, or in the event of a couple, one must be over the age of 55 years and the other over 50 years.
Please speak to our Property Consultant if you require information regarding “Event Fees” that may apply to this property.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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About 45, The Dell, Colchester
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