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See how verdicts workStudio flat · BN3 3JX
Sold STCListed 194 days
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About
Situated on the second floor of the desirable Marlborough Court, this bright and spacious studio flat is in prime, central Hove.
The property benefits from an entrance hall with generous storage cupboards, offering plenty of room for organization and keeping the main living space clutter-free.
It also includes a separate kitchen with ample storage and workspace, perfect for preparing meals away from the main living area.
Ideally located, the flat is just a short walk from the vibrant Church Road, where you'll find a fantastic selection of cafés, restaurants, and shops.
The nearby Hove seafront is perfect for leisurely strolls, while local transport links offer easy access to explore Brighton, the South Coast, and beyond - making it ideal for both commuters and weekend adventurers.
This flat presents an excellent investment opportunity or a perfect first-time buy, combining a prime location with great potential for rental returns or future growth.
Service Charge: £1212.10 per year Reserve Fund: £652.50 per year Ground Rent: £200 per year
Value & comps
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Returns
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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.
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About The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3
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