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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · EH32 9GU
For saleReduced £25k (−6.8%) on 21 SepListed 78 days
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Prime new listing. We are excited to present this vacant 5-bedroom detached house located within a prime location in Tranent.
Home report £420,000 **20, Newtonlaw Rise, Blindwells EH32 9GU sold for £445,995 in Mar 2025,18, Newtonlaw Rise, Blindwells EH32 9GU sold for £442,995 in Feb 2025** Unlock the potential of this property as a profitable serviced accommodation.
With local rates starting around £335 per night and a 70% occupancy rate per month, this unit could achieve an impressive £7,132 pcm (£85,592 per annum).
This offers an incredible percentage gross yield if secured at the guide price. Offered vacant, this property is a perfect match for first-time buyers or families seeking a new home.
It also presents a fantastic opportunity for investors looking for strong rental potential in a highly sought-after area.
Ideally situated near a range of local amenities, including parks, restaurants, and coffee shops, and with convenient access to schools and public transport, this property offers unparalleled convenience and accessibility, boosting its appeal to potential occupiers.
Prime new listing. We are excited to present this vacant 5-bedroom detached house located within a prime location in Tranent.
The property comprises an inviting hallway entry leading to a comfortable living room and a well-equipped kitchen/dining space perfect for family gatherings.
A practical laundry room and convenient toilet add to the ease of living.
The master bedroom, complete with an en-suite, offers luxury, while four spacious bedrooms provide ample space for family or guests and bathroom.
A rare garden, driveway, and garage complete this desirable home. Unlock the potential of this property as a profitable serviced accommodation.
With local rates starting around £335 per night and a 70% occupancy rate per month, this unit could achieve an impressive £7,132 pcm (£85,592 per annum).
This offers an incredible percentage gross yield if secured at the guide price. Offered vacant, this property is a perfect match for first-time buyers or families seeking a new home.
It also presents a fantastic opportunity for investors looking for strong rental potential in a highly sought-after area.
Ideally situated near a range of local amenities, including parks, restaurants, and coffee shops, and with convenient access to schools and public transport, this property offers unparalleled convenience and accessibility, boosting its appeal to potential occupiers.
The property is being offered at a fantastic discount to ensure a sale, appealing to anyone looking for a straightforward purchase with excellent upside potential.
Excellent sales evidence in the area: **20, Newtonlaw Rise, Blindwells EH32 9GU sold for £445,995 in Mar 2025,18, Newtonlaw Rise, Blindwells EH32 9GU sold for £442,995 in Feb 2025** This lot is open to immediate offers.
Should you wish to offer now, you can do so via our “Offer now” button on our website. This property is offered at a fantastic price to ensure an Auction sale.
The property will feature in our upcoming timed online auction. To participate in the live auction, you must have a bidding account created.
For further details on how to have a bidding account created, please contact the team. Location Tranent offers a blend of suburban tranquillity and accessibility, with excellent links to Edinburgh.
Rich in history and community spirit, it provides a welcoming environment with various local amenities, making it a desirable place to live.
Value & comps
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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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