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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · KA12 0UP
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About
***CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY AT 3PM***78 Old Caley Road, Irvine is a modern and spacious 2-bed semi-detached villa presented in walk-in condition , making it an ideal choice for first-time buyers, couples or downsizers alike.
The property boasts bright, well-proportioned accommodation, including two comfortable bedrooms, a living room and a contemporary dining kitchen, downstairs wc and family bathroom upstairs, all finished to a high standard.
Set on a large plot , it features a huge fully enclosed rear garden - perfect for outdoor living, gardening and children’s play plus a driveway at the bottom providing convenient off-street parking.
Located in a residential area of Irvine, North Ayrshire , this villa offers comfortable living and great potential in a popular community setting with local amenities, schools and transport links nearby EPC Rating: C Lounge 3.08m x 5.04m Kitchen 5.04m x 3.22m WC 1.9m x 1.97m Hall 2.12m x 5.03m Bedroom 1 5.32m x 2.97m Bedroom 2 3.02m x 3.67m Bathroom 2.22m x 2.1m Parking - Driveway
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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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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