Studio · ST5 1FB
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Unit 050, The Met, 16 The Midway, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 1FB Prime Student Investment Opportunity Tenanted for 2026/27 Academic Year | Net Income £4,419.28 | Attractive Yield An excellent opportunity to acquire a fully let student investment within The Met, a well-established and professionally managed student development in Newcastle-Under-Lyme.
This unit offers secured forward income for the 2026/27 academic year and provides a strong return at an asking price of £55,000.
Investment Summary Asking Price: £55,000 Gross Rental Income: £8,262 per annum Net Rental Income: £4,419.28 per annum Gross Yield: 15.02% Net Yield: 8.03% Tenancy Secured for 51 Weeks (2026/27) Professionally Managed Development Tenancy Details (2026/27) Tenancy Start Date: 12 September 2026 Tenancy End Date: 3 September 2027 Tenancy Term: 51 weeks Weekly Rent: £162 Total Contract Value: £8,262 Agreed Payment Schedule (4 Instalments) 6 August 2026 28 September 2026 18 January 2027 26 April 2027 This structured instalment schedule provides predictable income distribution across the academic year.
Financial Breakdown Income Gross Rental Income: £8,262 per annum Outgoings Service Charge: £2,800 per annum Ground Rent (estimated): £200 per annum Letting Agent Fee (8.5% + VAT): £842.72 Total Annual Outgoings: £3,842.72 Net Income £4,419.28 per annum Based on the asking price of £55,000, this represents: Gross Yield: 15.02% Net Yield: 8.03% The Development - The Met The Met is a modern student accommodation development located at 16 The Midway, Newcastle-Under-Lyme.
The scheme is ideally positioned for Staffordshire University and benefits from strong, consistent student demand driven by annual academic intake.
The development offers a professionally managed environment, making this a hands-off investment suitable for both new and experienced landlords.
Location Newcastle-Under-Lyme is a well-established university town serving Staffordshire University and benefiting from proximity to Royal Stoke University Hospital.
The town centre location provides: Walking distance to university facilities Excellent transport links Retail, dining and leisure amenities nearby The local student market remains stable, with demand aligned to the academic calendar each year.
Why Invest?
Secured tenancy in place Strong gross and net yields Fixed 51-week contract Structured instalment payment plan Affordable entry price point Fully managed student development This property presents an attractive opportunity for investors seeking predictable academic-year income within a proven student market.
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