1-bedroom flat · LE1 7QA
To rentListed 357 days · slow let
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About
Flat 16 at 160 Upper New Walk offers bright and comfortable studio living in a well connected part of Leicester, ideal for students who prefer independence alongside convenience.
The University of Leicester is just a 10 minute walk away, while De Montfort University can be reached in around 19 minutes.
Leicester Royal Infirmary is approximately 21 minutes on foot, making this a suitable option for student nurses who require access to placements.
Leicester Railway Station and a range of local amenities are also within easy reach.
Inside, the studio is well laid out to combine sleeping, study and living space in one practical and welcoming room. It comes fully furnished with a double bed, desk, chair and generous storage.
The fitted kitchen includes modern appliances and flows into a cosy seating area with a flat screen TV, creating a comfortable space to relax after lectures.
A private bathroom completes the apartment, providing everything needed for straightforward student living.
With high speed WiFi and essential appliances included, Flat 16 offers low maintenance living in a convenient Upper New Walk location for the new academic year.
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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