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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · RG2 0WR
For saleReduced £5k (−2.8%) on 3 OctListed 50 days
Opportunity summary
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About
A modern one-bedroom first-floor flat, ideally located in the popular Kennet Island development, offering convenient transport links to Reading town centre, the Royal Berkshire Hospital and the University of Reading.
The property is presented in immaculate condition and comprises a spacious open-plan living and kitchen area, well-proportioned bedroom and modern bathroom.
Further benefits include allocated off-road parking, right by the entrance, and a high EPC rating of B. Excellent local amenities are nearby.
With a 999-year lease from 1 January 2006 and strong rental potential, this property is an excellent opportunity for investors. Service Charge: £1,690 pa. Ground Rent: £533 pa.
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Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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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.
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.
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