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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · SS17 0JY
Sold STCListed 142 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Cowling & Payne presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a freehold residential investment comprising two self-contained one-bedroom apartments within a well-established and popular residential location.
Both apartments benefit from private gardens and individual garages, features that continue to attract strong tenant demand and add long-term value to the asset.
Situated close to Stanford-Le-Hope town centre and the mainline railway station with direct C2C services into London, the properties are ideally positioned for commuters and working professionals.
The area also benefits from convenient access to the A13 and M25, making it a consistently attractive rental location within South Essex.
Each apartment offers well-proportioned accommodation with independent access and private outdoor space, creating desirable rental units in an area where demand for one-bedroom properties remains strong.
The inclusion of garages further enhances tenant appeal and provides additional practical and investment value.
The freehold ownership offers investors long-term security and control over the asset, together with future opportunities for active management and value enhancement.
Stanford-Le-Hope continues to experience sustained demand within the private rented sector due to its affordability relative to neighbouring commuter towns and its excellent transport connectivity.
This investment represents a rare opportunity to secure two income-producing residential apartments together with the freehold interest, private gardens and garages, making it an attractive addition to any property portfolio with strong potential for both rental income and future capital growth.
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.
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