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Investment Opportunity – Freehold Mixed-Use Property in Prime Central Kemptown.
Annual return circa £27,600 - (£12,600p/a Commerical Lease and £15,000 for the residential one bedroom, both of which are occupied) Tailor James is delighted to present this exceptional freehold investment opportunity at St James’s Street, Brighton – a fully detached mixed-use building offering a combination of commercial space and residential space in one of the city’s most vibrant locations.
The property comprises a well-established coffee shop occupying the ground floor and basement, currently let on a secure commercial lease, providing a reliable and immediate income stream.
Above, the first and second floors house a spacious and vacant residential apartment, offering excellent potential for personalisation or immediate rental to enhance yield.
Positioned in a highly sought-after area just moments from the seafront, with high footfall and strong local demand, this property benefits from excellent transport links and a wealth of local amenities.
Its prime location ensures consistent appeal to both commercial tenants and residential occupiers alike.
Whether you’re looking to expand your portfolio with a secure, income-generating asset or seeking a property with long-term growth prospects, this versatile block is a rare find in a thriving part of Brighton.
Key Features: Freehold mixed-use building Established commercial tenant in situ Vacant upper-floor residential apartment Excellent rental and capital growth potential For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact Tailor James today.
EPC Rating: C
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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.
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.
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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.
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