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See how verdicts work9-bedroom terraced house · CF24 4DA
For saleReduced £25k (−4.5%) on 25 OctListed 226 days
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About
An excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial 9-bedroom HMO investment property located on Richards Street, in the heart of Cathays – one of Cardiff’s most established and consistently high-demand student rental locations.
Positioned just a short distance from Cardiff University, the property benefits from strong, reliable rental demand year after year, making it an ideal addition to any investor’s portfolio.
Cathays is widely recognized as the primary student district of Cardiff, with easy access to university buildings, local amenities, cafés, shops and excellent transport links into the city center.
The property comprises nine well-proportioned bedrooms, generous communal living space and multiple bathroom facilities, providing a practical and attractive layout for student accommodation.
The house has been configured specifically for the HMO market and offers a ready-made investment opportunity with strong rental performance.
Currently producing an attractive 10.56% net yield, the property offers investors immediate income with the benefit of owning a high-demand asset in a proven rental location.
Properties of this size and yield within Cathays are rarely available, particularly in such a central position within the student district.
Richards Street is a well-established student road, situated within walking distance of the university, local shops, bars and restaurants, ensuring continued tenant demand and minimal void periods.
This is a turn-key investment opportunity ideally suited to experienced landlords or those looking to expand their HMO portfolio in one of Cardiff’s most reliable student rental markets.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact our sales team.
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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.
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