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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · EX5 7AE
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About
CHECK OUT this first floor Maisonette, located in Cranbrook, just a short distance away from the local shops, bus stop, railway station and the local Country Park.
An ideal First Time Home or Buy to Let rental Investment.
The private front door is sheltered beneath a storm porch and welcomes you into the entrance hallway with a practical tiled floor and plenty of space to store shoes and hang coats.
Carpeted stair rise to the first floor and main accommodation. The open plan living space found at the end of the corridor and has plenty of space for a sofa and dining room table.
The modern kitchen is fully integrated, fitted with an electric oven, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, washing and dishwasher.
Ample cupboard space is provided within the neutral-toned units, complemented by practical wood-effect vinyl flooring.
There is two bedrooms, both of which are carpeted and will fit at lease a double bed.
Completing the accommodation is the modern bathroom fitted with a tiled bath with shower over, wash basin, WC and tiled flooring. Outside the property benefits from an off-road parking space.
Tenure - Leasehold Lease Term - 999 years from 1st January 2014 No service charge or ground rent Council Tax Band B
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
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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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