We've tightened what earns a Pursue. A home now needs a published valuation, a strategy that still makes money after real running costs and lender stress tests, and no listing problems that would stop a mortgage. You'll see fewer Pursues, and each one has been checked harder.
See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · G66 3RU
Listing removedListed 66 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
This generously proportioned three-bedroom semi-detached property is located in a highly regarded residential area, close to Kirkintilloch High School and Oxgang Primary School.
The property will require modernisation but it offers an excellent opportunity to create a family home tailored to your own style and needs.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a bright and spacious hallway providing access to the living room and stairs to the upper level.
The living room, positioned at the front of the property, is well-sized and easily accommodates a full range of living furniture.
Adjacent to this is a dining area, ideal for family meals or entertaining, which enjoys pleasant views of the private rear garden.
To the rear of the ground floor is a fitted kitchen with a range of wall and floor units and space for appliances and has direct access to the rear garden.
Completing the ground floor is a family bathroom with a three-piece suite, including WC, wash basin and bath.
Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms- one to the front overlooking Merkland Drive and two to the rear with garden views.
Additional benefits include: Driveway leading to large rear garden. This provides scope for future extending.
Situated off Waterside Road, Merkland Drive is ideally placed for easy access to local amenities, primary and secondary schooling, and outdoor spaces such as Merkland Nature Reserve.
Lenzie train station is approximately 2.5 miles away, and Glasgow City Centre is just 11 miles by road via the M80.
Please note that an aml fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks.
Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.
Lounge (4.5m x 3m) Dining Area (2.4m x 2.2m) Kitchen (2.6m x 2.6m) Bathroom (1.8m x 1.6m) Bedroom 1 (3.9m x 2.7m) Bedroom 2 (4.2m x 2.3m) Bedroom 3 3.0m 2.4m
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 licence or registration needed
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
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.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs
.png)
FAQ
About 41, Merkland Drive, Glasgow
Explore nearby