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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · FK1 5RG
Listing removedReduced £4.5k (−4.3%) on 13 JulListed 175 days
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About
Enjoying wonderful garden views, this bright McCarthy & Stone retirement flat occupies a peaceful top (third) floor position.
Centrally situated, the development lies within walking distance of many excellent town centre amenities.
Set within well-maintained residents’ gardens, the property is complemented by shared residents’ parking.
Access to the property is through a broad reception hallway with a remarkably large walk-in storage cupboard off.
The sitting/dining room extends to in excess of nineteen feet and has twin windows taking full advantage of the garden views.
The double sized bedroom has fitted robes and stylish refitted kitchen has an integrated oven, hob and extractor hood.
The accommodation is completed by a super fully refitted shower room with mains shower valve, quadrant shower, fitted storage and ceramic tiled flooring.
Practical features include electric heating, double glazing and secure entry system.
McCarthy & Stone developments are renowned for their high standards and offer the benefits of a development manager, internal call system, residents’ lounge, guest room, laundry and charming residents’ gardens.
Well maintained and presented, early viewing is recommended.
Sitting/Dining Room 19’5” x 10’5” 5.92m x 3.18m Bedroom 13’5” x 9’3” 4.1m x 2.82m Kitchen 8’6” x 7’5” (at widest) 2.6m x 2.3m Shower Room 6’7” x 5’5” 2.0m x 1.6m EPC Rating: D Location The major town of Falkirk offers an extensive range of shopping, civic, transport and recreational facilities.
The property lies within easy reach of both Falkirk High and Grahamston Stations which provide fast main line rail links to the cities of Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The superb surrounding road and motorway network allows easy access to and from many other Scottish destinations.
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
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.
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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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