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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · E14 0TW
For saleReduced £15k (−3.6%) on 29 SepListed 83 days
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About
Situated on the 12th floor of the sought after Defoe House within the prestigious London City Island development, this contemporary apartment offers stylish waterside living in one of East London's most vibrant neighbourhoods.
Designed with modern city living in mind, the property features bright, open plan living accommodation with floor to ceiling windows, creating an abundance of natural light throughout.
The sleek, fully integrated kitchen flows seamlessly into the reception area, providing an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining.
The spacious bedroom offers a calm and comfortable retreat, while the contemporary bathroom is finished to a high specification.
Residents of London City Island benefit from an exceptional range of exclusive lifestyle amenities, including a 24 hour concierge, fully equipped gymnasium, heated outdoor swimming pool, spa facilities, residents' lounges, landscaped gardens and co working spaces.
The development also offers a vibrant community atmosphere with cafés, restaurants and riverside walkways on the doorstep.
Perfectly positioned, Defoe House is just moments from Canning Town station, providing excellent transport links via the Jubilee Line and DLR, with swift access to Canary Wharf, the City, Stratford and London City Airport.
This property presents an excellent opportunity for first time buyers, professionals and investors alike, combining luxury living with outstanding connectivity in one of London's fastest growing riverside destinations.
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.
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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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