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See how verdicts work1-bedroom bungalow · LA1 4QJ
Listing removedListed 110 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Offered to the market chain free, this deceptively spacious one-bedroom home packs an impressive amount into a neat and manageable package.
Occupying a highly convenient location with a (unofficial) bus stop quite literally on the doorstep, the property is also ideally placed for everyday amenities, with Booths directly opposite and Lancaster within comfortable walking distance.
The accommodation has neutral décor, and although the property would benefit from some decorative upgrading, the welcoming space would be easy to move straight into.
Generous room proportions are a particular feature, complemented by a well-equipped kitchen offering an excellent range of units and ample worktop space.
A separate utility room provides valuable additional storage and practical space for white goods, helping to keep the main living areas clutter-free.
Outside, the property continues to impress with off-road parking to the front and a private, low-maintenance courtyard garden to the rear – perfect for relaxing or entertaining without the upkeep.
For those with green fingers, there is also a small area of grass at the front which offers exciting potential to create a cottage garden, colourful planting scheme or wildlife-friendly wildflower area.
Combining convenience, practicality and surprisingly generous living space, this single-level home is an ideal first purchase, downsizing opportunity or investment property.
Simply put, there’s very little not to like.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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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 40, Hala Road, Lancashire
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