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About
Located in the bustling heart of Handsworth, Birmingham, 17 Havelock Road is a two-bedroomed property that brims with potential.
The area is a vibrant multicultural community that celebrates diversity.
This property sits amongst a wonderful mingling of modern amenities and historic charm, making it a uniquely appealing place to live.
In terms of the property's condition, it is needs some modernisation to spruce up the interior and exterior.
The house boasts two bedrooms, three reception rooms, and a bathroom but requires updates to the kitchen, bathroom as well as new flooring and redecoration throughout.
The garden could be the making of a tranquil oasis with the right landscaping. The locality of Handsworth is brimming with amenities.
Whether it's food, fashion or fitness you're after, everything is just a short walk away. For food lovers, there is no shortage of exciting and diverse restaurants and cafes.
For those who are passionate about the outdoors, the area's parks are just a stone's throw away.
Transport links are not to be overlooked, with regular bus services and the nearest train station within walking distance.
The M6 motorway is nearby for longer journeys, and Birmingham International Airport is a mere 13.2 miles away.
The property is about 3 miles from the city centre, making commutes to larger cities, such as London, quick and easy.
Key Property Features: * Two bedrooms * No Chain * Searches available upfront * Prime Location * Easy Access to Transport Links * Exceptional Schools Making an offer through us: We already have the title plan, register and searches.
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Value & comps
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Returns
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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.
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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