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About
Kentish House presents a modern, well-designed student pod apartment, offering a smart and low-maintenance investment opportunity in the heart of Canterbury.
This compact studio-style unit has been thoughtfully arranged to maximise both space and functionality, featuring a comfortable sleeping area, private bathroom, integrated storage, and contemporary finishes throughout.
Set within a purpose-built student development, the property benefits from secure entry and well-maintained communal areas, ensuring a safe and convenient living environment for residents.
The location is a key highlight, with easy access to Canterbury city centre and close proximity to major universities, shops, cafés, and restaurants.
Excellent transport links are available via Canterbury East railway station and Canterbury West railway station, both offering direct connections to London.
The city’s rich heritage, including landmarks such as Canterbury Cathedral, combined with its strong and consistent student population, ensures year-round demand for accommodation.
From an investment perspective, this student pod represents a turnkey opportunity with strong rental appeal.
Canterbury’s established student market supports reliable occupancy levels, while purpose-built accommodation like Kentish House is designed for operational efficiency and ease of management.
The property offers the potential for attractive yields compared to traditional buy-to-let investments, alongside low maintenance costs and the option for hands-off management through professional operators.
Please note: Figures provided are representative and based on the unit not being part of a pooled rental scheme.
The photos are of a comparable unit within the development, please enquire for further information.
Financial Breakdown Gross Rent: £7,242.00 Net income: £3,023.96 Gross yield: 28.97% Net yield: 12.1% Please contact agent for full financial breakdown.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS: These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.
Neither yieldit nor the vendor or lessor accept any responsibility in respect of these particulars, which are not intended to be statements or representations of fact and any intending purchaser or lessee must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.
yieldit ref: YL-08472
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