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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · EH17 8RJ
Listing removedListed 154 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Well-presented one-bedroom first floor modern apartment within a prime area and close proximity to an excellent range of amenities to the South of the city centre, and within close proximity to the City By-pass alike.
This property would make an excellent first purchase or buy to let investment and offers a low maintenance flat in a highly sought after area.
The property comprises an entrance hall with secure entry system, a living room with dining area, a fully fitted kitchen currently comprising a gas hob, oven, fan, washing machine and fridge/freezer.
There is also a well -proportioned bedroom with built in storage and completing the accommodation is the bathroom with shower over the bath.
The property also benefits from a shared garden and residents parking.
• Entrance hall with secure entry • Fully fitted kitchen • Living room with dining area • Well-proportioned bedroom with built in storage • Bathroom with shower over the bath • Shared rear garden and residents parking Council tax band B, energy rating D
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 unlikely to be allowed
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
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.
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 129/2, Drum Street, Gilmerton, Edinburgh, EH17 8RJ
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