We've tightened what earns a Pursue. A home now needs a published valuation, a strategy that still makes money after real running costs and lender stress tests, and no listing problems that would stop a mortgage. You'll see fewer Pursues, and each one has been checked harder.
See how verdicts work5-bedroom terraced house
For saleListed 2 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
St Helen's Avenue, Swansea, SA1 A substantial five-bedroom property arranged over three floors, offering approximately 1,733 sq ft of accommodation and currently holding an HMO licence for four occupants.
Conveniently positioned within Swansea, the property offers generous accommodation, two reception rooms and considerable scope for further improvement.
The property would benefit from some updating and presents an opportunity for a purchaser to modernise the accommodation to their own specification.
With its existing HMO licence, the property may also appeal to investment buyers, subject to purchasers satisfying themselves regarding the current licence and any requirements for its continued use.
The ground floor is entered via a hallway with stairs rising to the upper floors. To the front is a spacious living room with bay window, with a separate dining room positioned behind.
Continuing towards the rear is a good-sized kitchen, beyond which is the ground-floor bathroom. The first floor provides four bedrooms.
Bedroom One is a generously proportioned front room, with Bedrooms Two and Three positioned further along the first-floor accommodation. To the rear is Bedroom Five together with a separate WC.
The second floor is occupied by Bedroom Four, a particularly spacious room measuring approximately 6.50m x 5.10m.
Externally, the property benefits from an enclosed rear garden arranged over two levels with rear pedestrian access.
The rear arrangement may provide potential for the creation of off-road parking, subject to the necessary permissions, consents and works.
There are also views towards the nearby clock tower from the rear of the property. The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing.
Room Measurements Ground Floor Living Room – 4.50m x 4.30m (14'9" x 14'1") Dining Room – 3.80m x 3.50m (12'6" x 11'6") Kitchen – 4.60m x 3.20m (15'1" x 10'6") Bathroom – 2.80m x 2.20m (9'2" x 7'3") First Floor Bedroom One – 4.50m x 3.80m (14'9" x 12'6") Bedroom Two – 3.80m x 3.60m (12'6" x 11'6") Bedroom Three – 4.70m x 2.10m (15'5" x 6'11") Bedroom Five – 3.40m x 2.10m (11'2" x 6'11") WC – 1.20m x 0.80m (3'11" x 2'7") Second Floor Bedroom Four – 6.50m x 5.10m (21'4" x 16'9") All measurements are approximate and should be used as a guide only.
Area St Helen's Avenue is conveniently positioned for access to Swansea city centre, Uplands, Brynmill and the seafront.
The property is within easy reach of local shops, cafés, restaurants, public transport links and Swansea University, making the location well suited to both residential purchasers and investors.
HMO The property currently holds an HMO licence for four occupants.
Buyers should satisfy themselves as to the current licence conditions, permitted occupancy and any requirements associated with continued HMO use.
Important notice These particulars have been prepared in good faith using information supplied by the seller and other sources believed to be reliable.
They are intended as a general guide only and do not form part of any offer or contract.
Descriptions and statements within these particulars represent the agent’s understanding and, where subjective terms such as “spacious”, “modern”, “attractive” or “well presented” are used, reflect the agent’s opinion rather than an independently verified statement of fact.
Measurements, distances, floor areas and room sizes are approximate.
Floorplans are provided for identification and illustrative purposes only, are not necessarily to scale and should not be relied upon for the positioning of boundaries, walls, fixtures or fittings.
Photographs are intended to represent the property at the time they were taken.
Some photographs may have been digitally edited or enhanced, including through the use of artificial intelligence, to remove personal belongings, clutter or other movable items, or to add virtual furniture for illustrative purposes.
Digital editing will not intentionally alter the property’s structure, dimensions, layout, permanent fixtures, physical condition, defects, outlook or other material features.
Furniture, furnishings and decorative items shown may not be included in the sale.
Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy and completeness of any information important to their decision by inspecting the property and obtaining advice from their solicitor, surveyor, mortgage adviser or other appropriate professional before entering into any commitment.
Unless expressly stated, the agent has not tested any services, systems, equipment or appliances and cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
Deal
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.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs
.png)
FAQ
About Swansea
Explore nearby