1-bedroom house · B42 2HZ
To rentListed 212 days · slow let
Opportunity summary
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About
Charming 1-Bed first floor Flat in Great Barr - Over 55s Affordable * Warm * Welcoming * Move in Ready Sanctuary Housing are delighted to offer this lovely one-bedroom ground floor flat in the popular area of Great Barr.
Perfect for a single person or couple aged 60+.
(We may also consider applicants aged 55+ if in receipt of high rate PIP.) This cosy home is set within a friendly community and offers everything you need for comfortable, low maintenance living.
Property Highlights Spacious one-bedroom first floor flat Heating included in rent (via radiators) Double glazing for comfort and efficiency Shared garden for residents to enjoy Limited communal parking available Guest room available for visitors (small charge) Communal lounge & laundry for socialising and convenience Walk-in shower in a standard three piece bathroom Kitchen with space for electric cooker and under counter fridge/freezer Handy large pantry cupboard Great Location You'll find everything you need within easy reach: Bus stop - 250 yards Local shop - 400 yards Post Office - 400 yards Town centre - 1 mile ?
GP surgery - 450 yards Social centre - 1 mile Perfect for staying active and connected.
Weekly Rent & Charges Rent: £127.95 Service Charge: £54.95 Warden Call: £1.86 Heating Charge: £5.26 Total: £190.02 per week NO deposit required - just one week's rent in advance at sign up Interested in Viewing?
We'd love to show you around! Please contact our team to arrange a viewing.
This welcoming home offers comfort, security, and a lovely community setting - a perfect choice for peaceful, independent living.
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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