1-bedroom flat · IP1 6AQ
Listing removedListed 190 daysAuction 6 May · ended
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
For sale by auction on 06/05/2026 at Live Broadcast Auction Lot Number 1 33 Fircroft Road Ipswich Suffolk IP16AQ Guide Price: £40,000 - £60,000 A purpose-built ground floor one-bedroom flat situated in a well-regarded residential area on the north-western side of Ipswich.
The property offers a convenient position for local amenities and now provides scope for refurbishment and improvement.
The accommodation comprises entrance hall, living room, kitchen, shower room and double bedroom.
The property further benefits from uPVC double glazing, gas central heating, a private garden and garage.
We understand from the vendor that there has been a long-standing issue relating to water and moisture beneath the property, although no structural movement has been identified.
Interested parties should make their own investigations prior to bidding. A well-located property with clear potential for enhancement.
Tenure: Leasehold - 58 years remaining Grainger PLC freeholders EPC: TBC NORTH WEST IPSWICH GROUND FLOOR FLAT ONE BEDROOM PURPOSE BUILT GARDEN & GARAGE GAS C/H & D/GLAZING REFURB REQUIRED MOISTURE ISSUE (SEE DETAILS) Open viewings have been arranged for: Sat 25 Apr - 09:30 - 10:30 Mon 27 Apr - 10:00 - 11:00 Tue 28 Apr - 14:00 - 15:00 (10 Minute viewing slots MUST be pre-booked) Vendors Solicitors Mrs Emily Turner Ellisons Solicitors The Octagon 27 Middleborough Colchester CO1 1TG How is this property being sold?
This property is being sold via a traditional live-streamed AUCTION.
To participate, you’ll need to attend the scheduled open viewing, review the Legal Pack available on our website, and ensure your finances are in order, or be ready to proceed without funding.
Properties are sold subject to reserve prices and are chain-free, meaning contracts are immediately exchanged when the hammer falls.
If successful, a 10% deposit is required on the same day, with the remaining 90% due upon completion, typically within 28 days.
Guide prices reflect the vendor's minimum expectations, and bidding can be done online, by phone, or via proxy.
We don’t charge any Buyers Premium or hidden fees; only a fixed administration fee of £1,200 is applied upon a successful purchase.
For any questions about the auction process, please contact our office.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
See the independent valuation, upside vs guide, and per-strategy max bid for this lot. Sign in to see it.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below starting price
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
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.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs
FAQ
About 33 Fircroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6AQ
Explore nearby