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See how verdicts work1-bedroom house · AL5 3RA
For saleListed 130 days
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About
Sought after ground floor apartment with direct garden access forming part of this popular retirement complex at Roundwood Harpenden close to local shops and bus routes.
A ground floor flat forming part of this popular retirement development for the over 60’s situated in the Roundwood area of Harpenden under a mile from the High Street and within close proximity of local shops and nearby bus stop.
Homedell House offers a range of communal facilities including residents lounge, laundry room, secure entry phone system, guest facilities and the services of a House Manager and ample parking for residents and visitors.
This particular apartment comprises entrance hall, living room with door to garden, fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built in wardrobe and bathroom.
Other benefits include electric heating and double glazing. No chain involved Length of lease – 92 years remaining from 2026.
Service charge – currently £1892.82 per ½ year Ground rent - £249.68 per ½ year Council Tax band C
Value & comps
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Returns
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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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