House · MK40 1LB
To rentListed 662 days · slow let
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About
**Key Features:** - Expansive open-plan retail/office space across three floors - Air conditioning and electric heating - Modern suspended ceilings - Fully equipped kitchen and staff room - Flexible space available individually or as a whole - Exceptional location with high footfall - Energy Efficiency Rating: D - 80 **Description:** Located in the vibrant heart of Bedford Town, 20 Harpur Street offers an exciting opportunity to occupy a large, three-floor retail unit, previously home to Clarks Shoes.
Spanning an impressive **4,423 sqft (411 sqm)**, this expansive space is perfect for businesses seeking maximum visibility and foot traffic.
Surrounded by popular brands like Poundland, Burger King, and Clinton Cards, this prime location attracts a steady stream of visitors from three separate access points.
Whether you’re looking to establish a flagship store or a dynamic office space, this versatile unit provides endless potential to create a standout presence in Bedford`s busiest shopping district.
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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