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See how verdicts work5-bedroom flat · EH3 9NE
Listing removedListed 127 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Generous double upper flat with vacant possession offering an ideal investment opportunity in a centrally located, high amenity area.
The recent rental was £3,750 per month plus short term lets during the academic summer holidays. The property had an HMO licence for 5 occupants.
Forming part of a traditional stone terrace with a secure entry system.
The generous accommodation comprises; hall, a twin windowed sitting room, dining kitchen, five double bedrooms – three of which are upstairs, plus two modern shower rooms.
The flat has gas central heating.
The flat is situated between the bustling Bruntsfield and Tollcross areas and is ideally placed for the city centre, excellent local amenities such as shops – with Scotmid just around the corner, bars, restaurants, cafes, both Edinburgh and Napier Universities plus many of Edinburgh's tourist areas and historic sights.
Regular bus services are close at hand, with Bruntsfield Links and the Meadows readily accessible. Viewing Tel agents on EPC Rating EPC rating: C
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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Short let unlikely to be allowed
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
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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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About 7/2, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh
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