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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · YO31 7XU
Sold STCListed 137 days
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About
INVESTMENT - 4 SEPARATE UNITS- SUPERB LOCATION- Churchills Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale a fabulous opportunity to purchase this freehold building incorporating 4 self contained 1 bed flats.
Located in Layerthorpe moments away from the historic York city walls and many amenities. This property will appeal to a vast array of buyers.
Each unit is currently on a short hold tenancy which also has the potential for holiday lets or serviced accommodation.
To the outside the property has parking for at least 3 vehicles, a 24ft integral garage. To the rear is a paved courtyard accessed via a side alleyway.
Further information in relation to the rental return can be provided by the Agents. Viewings are strictly by appointment only.
Communal Entrance Hallway - Flat 1 - 'L' shaped Living/Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Rear Hall, Bathroom First Floor Landing - Flat 2 - Entrance Hall, Living/Kitchen, Bedroom, Shower room Flat 3 - Entrance Hall, Lounge, Kitchen.
Bedroom, Shower Room Second Floor Landing - Flat 4 - Entrance Hall, Living/Kitchen, Bedroom, Shower Room Outside - 3 Designated Parking Spaces, rear courtyard, side alleyway for access, integral garage 24ft x 10ft 2 with roller shutter door, window and door to courtyard, wall mounted boiler with hot water cylinder
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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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.
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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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