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About
The Kingsford Residence, McDonald Road – Modern Living in a Historic Setting Set within a beautifully converted Victorian school building, The Kingsford Residence is one of Edinburgh's first Build to Rent developments.
Each fully furnished apartment pairs original period character with open-plan design and premium finishes.
The McDonald Road tram stop is at the bottom of the street, with frequent services to the city centre and the airport.
Apartment Highlights: * Open-plan living and dining area with a fully equipped kitchen: Granite worktops, induction hob, combination microwave/oven, dishwasher, washer-dryer and a Nespresso coffee machine, with tableware and cutlery provided * Mezzanine bedroom with a double bed, storage and a desk * Modern shower room with marble vanity, heated towel rail and illuminated mirror * Smart TV, superfast Wi-Fi (included in the rent) and a Nest thermostat Resident Amenities: * Roof terrace with panoramic city views * Private garden with seating areas * Resident lounge plus co-working and dining space * Bookable private meeting room * 24-hour gym and on-site bicycles * Secure parcel storage in the mail lobby * Secure keycard entry and video intercom * Complimentary tea and coffee in communal spaces Flexible Deposit Options: We want moving in to be as easy as possible, so you can choose the deposit that suits you: * Lower deposit: £500, with £50 per month added to the rent * Standard deposit: One month's rent, at the standard rental price Good to Know: * Pet-friendly apartments are available on request, for a small additional monthly fee * No-smoking policy throughout the building * Utilities and Council Tax are billed separately from the rent * All applicants complete a MyRentalCV application with standard reference checks * We are primarily looking for longer-term tenancies * The building is next to Broughton Primary School, so some daytime noise should be expected Get in touch to find out more, arrange a viewing or ask about current availability.
We'd love to show you around.Council tax band: B, EPC rating: C. Landlord Registration Number: 912283/230/14081.
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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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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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