1-bedroom flat · EH17 8RN
Listing removedListed 77 days · slow let
Opportunity summary
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About
Furnished ground-floor studio flat located in the popular Gilmerton area, close to a range of local amenities and offering excellent transport links to Edinburgh city centre.
The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, a spacious and bright lounge with an Edinburgh press and useful storage beneath the window, a fitted kitchen with washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, hob and oven, and a shower room with WC and wash-hand basin.
Please note that the sofa bed has been replaced with a double bed. Updated photographs will be added shortly.
Ideal for a single person or couple seeking convenient and well-connected accommodation.Council tax band: A, EPC rating: E. Landlord Registration Number: 10300/230/22210.
Letting Agent Registration Number: LARN1810014. Deposit: £1,170
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.
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About Drum Street, Gilmerton, Edinburgh, EH17 8RN, Edinburgh
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