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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · KY5 9BE
Sold STCListed 329 days
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About
This well-presented 2 bed upper cottage-style flat offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or investors.
The property benefits from its own front door and inner staircase, providing a private and welcoming entrance. There is a private garden area to the side and rear.
Lots of readily available parking adjacent and nearby. Additional features include electric storage heating and double glazing throughout.
Accommodation comprises: Bright and spacious lounge Fitted kitchen Two comfortable bedrooms Modern shower room Location: Ideally situated close to Lochgelly town centre, the property enjoys easy access to local amenities including shops, schools, and recreational facilities.
Lochgelly boasts its own train station and offers quick access to the A92, connecting directly to the M90 motorway network for convenient commuting to Edinburgh, Perth, and Dundee.
Nearby attractions include: Lochgelly Centre for arts and leisure Lochore Meadows Country Park for outdoor activities Lochgelly Golf Course Fife Leisure Park (Junction 3, M90) and Fife Central Retail Park for shopping and entertainment This property combines affordability with excellent transport links and amenities, making it a superb choice for those seeking a comfortable first-time home or investment opportunity in a well-connected location.
Home Report Value: £65,000 | Council Tax Band: A | Energy Performance Rating D
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.
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