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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · WC1B 5ER
For saleReduced £150k (−10%) on 4 AugListed 118 days
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About
An immaculately presented, 1000 Sq Ft apartment overlooking Russell Square in Bloomsbury.
There are two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite as well as a separate kitchen, a family bathroom and a 22ft living room.
Bloomsbury Mansions is an Art Deco block with a concierge, lift access and a share of the freehold. Bloomsbury Mansions is one of the best residential addresses in WC1 adjacent to Russell Square.
The Brunswick centre is a short walk as well as King's Cross St Pancras, Russell Square and Holborn undergrounds.
Tenure: Leasehold Lease Years Remaining: 970 Service Charge: £5,611 Annual Ground Rent: £650 Council Tax Band: G Information contained within this listing is for guidance only and should be checked and confirmed (prior to proceeding).
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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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.
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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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