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One London Road Student Apartments Apartment 5 (Block 5) - Studio Apartment Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) Investment Opportunity Price: £42,000 Rents for 2025/26: £7,425 Ground Rent: £350 p.a.
Service Charge: £2,423.76 p.a.
NET Return: 9.8% Key Investment Highlights * Tenanted & Fully Furnished Studio Apartment * Hands-Free PBSA Investment in a High-Demand Area * Excellent Location - Close to Royal Stoke University Hospital & Keele University * On-site facilities: Gym, communal lounges, roof garden terraces * Strong, consistent rental demand from medical and university students Property Description We are delighted to offer investors the opportunity to purchase a fully tenanted, fully furnished studio apartment within the highly popular One London Road PBSA development in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Located just 0.3 miles south of Newcastle town centre and within easy reach of Keele University and the Royal Stoke University Hospital, this development is perfectly positioned to cater to both domestic and international students.
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The apartment itself comprises: * Open-plan bedroom with kitchenette & study space * Separate en-suite bathroom with shower * Modern furnishings included in the purchase price * This is a hands-free investment, ideal for investors seeking a secure and passive income stream.
* Development Facilities * Residents benefit from a range of premium on-site amenities, including: * Fully equipped gym * Communal lounge rooms with pool tables & large flat-screen TVs * Roof garden terraces with park views Such amenities ensure continued strong rental demand, with students particularly seeking self-contained studio apartments that avoid the need for shared kitchens and bathrooms typically found in older student housing.
Location * 0.3 miles from Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre * Easy access to Keele University * Close to Royal Stoke University Hospital - attracting long-term medical students The area has a proven track record of high occupancy rates and consistent rental demand, making this an attractive, low-risk student property investment.
Enquire today to secure this rare opportunity in one of Newcastle-under-Lyme's most in-demand student development Tenure: Leasehold (125 years) Ground Rent: £350 per year Service Charge: £2,423.76 per year
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