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The asking rent is £800 a month.

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Southampton St, Reading, RG1 2QX

Studio flat · RG1 2QX

1 bath

Asking rent

£800/mo

To rentListed 64 days · slow let

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HMO Article 4 Direction AreaReading Borough Council HMO Article 4 Direction (2012) · C3 → C4 HMO conversion requires planning permission here

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Property Reference: 3008719.

Available: 1st October 2026 📍 ***RG1 prime location *** 📍 Property is on Southampton St 🏫Adjacent to main town centre & main Reading station - all walking distance within a few minutes.

🚶🚂 Modern self contained studio - own kitchen & bathroom.

£1025.00 (Rent for 1 adults incl gas, water, council tax & shared WiFi ) £1050.00 (Rent for 2 adults incl gas, water, council tax & shared WiFi ) Tenants pay electric as per meter (approx.

£30-50 per month) Yes - Couple No - Sharers No - Children. 🚿 Own ensuite Bathroom (WC, sink & shower) - Electric is only for the studio based on lights & what you plug in.

- Gas central heated. - Mains gas boiler connected shower 🏡 Modern & maintained property with garden access.

🛏️ Furnished: Studio comes fully furnished with full size double bed, desk & office chair. Wardrobe & Mirror.

🍳 Own Kitchen Kitchen is equipped with gas 4 ring cooker, oven & kitchen hood. Plenty of cupboard space. Own microwave & fridge freezer.

👔 We reference all of our tenants to maintain a happy and enjoyable shared environment in the house. 🧼 Laundry facilities = own washer dryer.

🅿️ Parking available on street permit (subject to Council's T&Cs). 📺 Shared wifi offered with the property. Suitable for those working remotely. Security deposit: * 1-month deposit taken.

About us: Fully nla accredited professional & long-established landlord.

Summary & Exclusions: - Rent Amount: £1,025.00 per month (£236.54 per week) - Deposit / Bond: £1,025.00 - 1 Bedrooms - 1 Bathrooms - Property comes furnished - Available to move in from 01 October 2026 - Maximum number of tenants is 2 - No Students - No Smokers - Bills not included - Property has parking - Property has garden access - EPC Rating: D If calling, please quote reference: 3008719 Fees: You will not be charged any admin fees.

** Contact today to book a viewing and have the landlord show you round! ** Request Details form responded to 24/7, with phone bookings available 9am-9pm, 7 days a week.

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Local Authority

Reading (B)

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HMO Conversion Potential

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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.

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