1-bedroom flat · CO2 8GE
Let agreedListed 27 days
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About
This one-bedroom apartment on Quayside Drive offers a convenient living solution for students or anyone seeking proximity to the University of Essex.
The property includes an en-suite bathroom, providing privacy and comfort, along with a separate WC for additional convenience.
The fitted kitchen is ready for use, making meal preparation straightforward and efficient.
The apartment's location is a significant advantage, being within walking distance to the University of Essex and Hythe Train Station. This makes commuting or exploring the local area hassle-free.
Local amenities are also close by, ensuring that residents have everything they need within easy reach.
Furnished and ready to move in immediately, this apartment is perfect for those who value practicality and accessibility.
With its affordable pricing, it presents a rare opportunity in the Colchester rental market. Act quickly to secure this property before it's taken.
Value & comps
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Returns
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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.
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