1-bedroom flat · CT1 3QF
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About
This well presented one bedroom apartment on Oxford Road, Canterbury, ideally located just under a mile from the city centre and offering an excellent investment opportunity.
This property benefits from its own private front door, giving it a more independent feel than a typical apartment, along with the added advantages of a private garden and parking, all features that can make it especially appealing to tenants and help support strong ongoing demand.
Inside, the accommodation offers comfortable and practical living space, well suited to a Its convenient position provides easy access to Canterbury city centre, local amenities and transport links, making it a highly lettable option in a popular location.
Further enhancing its appeal, the property comes with a share of freehold and the lease is being extended to 999 years from 2017, offering excellent long term security for an investor.
With a projected yield of between 8% and 9%, this is a very attractive opportunity for anyone looking to add a strong performing property to their portfolio.
As the property is now vacant it would be an excellent first time buy too.
EPC Rating: D Location Ideally positioned within easy walking distance of Canterbury city centre, this property offers excellent access to local amenities, shopping, restaurants and transport links.
- Canterbury East Station: Approximately 0.2 miles - Canterbury West Station: Approximately 0.9 miles, offering high-speed services to London St Pancras.
- Canterbury City Centre: Approximately 0.5 miles - Canterbury Bus Station: Approximately 0.6 miles - Whitefriars Shopping Centre: Approximately 0.6 miles - Canterbury Cathedral: Approximately 0.8 miles - Canterbury Christ Church University: Approximately 1 mile - University of Kent: Approximately 2 miles The property also benefits from convenient access to local supermarkets, Dane John Gardens and the A2, providing excellent road connections towards London and Dover.
Value & comps
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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.
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