5-bedroom flat · EH10 4PJ
Listing removedReduced £125 (−3.4%) on 28 AugListed 140 days · slow let
Opportunity summary
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About
Albany Lettings are delighted to present this impressive lower mansion conversion in the heart of Merchiston. A a short walk from Napier University, Edinburgh University, and eca campuses.
Surrounded by excellent local amenities and with convenient public transport links nearby, this property is ideal for students or professionals.
Key Features: Fully HMO licensed for 5 tenants 5 double bedrooms, 2 with en-suite bathrooms Kitchen diner and additional bathroom with shower over bath Gas central heating Permit/on-street parking (Zone) Enhanced fire safety equipment Just north of Morningside and about a mile from Edinburgh city centre, is a highly sought-after area.
The community offers boutique shops, bars, restaurants, and supermarkets—including Tesco at Holy Corner. Outdoor green spaces such as Bruntsfield Links and The Meadows are just minutes away.
Lothian Road, Fountainbridge, and university campuses are within walking distance. Frequent bus services connect you to the city and beyond.
For drivers, the City Bypass offers swift access to the motorway network, Edinburgh Airport, and the Forth Bridges. Waverley and Haymarket train stations are also close by.
Disclaimer: Early enquiries are essential in order to be considered for this property. Unfortunately once we are fully booked, no further enquiries will be considered.
Please enquire online now to register your interest in this property. We cannot book viewings over the phone. Council tax band: E, EPC rating: D. Landlord Registration Number: 58290/230/30390.
Letting Agent Registration Number: 1903030. Deposit: £4,200
Value & comps
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Returns
Short let unlikely to be allowed
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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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