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See how verdicts workStudio flat · EH3 6HW
For saleListed 15 days
Opportunity summary
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About
16/4 Jamaica Mews is a well-presented studio apartment located on the first floor flat, ideal as an investment opportunity and occupying a position in the heart of Edinburgh's highly sought-after New Town.
As part of a modern factored development, the flat combines an excellent location with comfortable living accommodation.
The property is generously proportioned throughout and will appeal to property investors.
The highly desirable New Town area is within walking distance of Princes Street, George Street, and the West End, making it ideal for business and pleasure.
Local shops and cafes cater for everyday needs, with nearby vibrant Stockbridge offering further bistros, bars, cafés, restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and delis.
More extensive shopping is available at Tesco Supermarket in Canonmills, a Waitrose supermarket at Comely Bank, and a Sainsbury's supermarket, Boots, and M&S at Craigleith Retail Park.
There are excellent primary & secondary schools nearby, serving both the state & private sectors.
Recreational amenities in the area include the Water of Leith Walkway, Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park, Drummond Tennis Club and Glenogle Swim Centre.
The National Galleries of Scotland; the Omni Centre with VUE cinema, leisure complex and food outlets; as well as Edinburgh Playhouse and new St James Quarter are within walking distance.
Waverley Railway station and Edinburgh Bus Station are also a short walk away, and local buses and trams run across the city and to surrounding areas.
Edinburgh City Bypass is accessible by car, giving access to major motorway networks, Edinburgh International Airport, and the Forth Road Bridge/Queensferry Crossing.
Extras: All blinds, fitted floor coverings and integrated appliances are included in the sale.
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
Short let unlikely to be allowed
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
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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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