Studio flat · B17 0QH
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About
Early Booking Price Guarantee All inclusive student studio apartments at Duncan Smith House, newly refurbished to a high standard available now for the 2027-28 year, everything is fresh creating your perfect student accommodation.
We have a limited number available for early starts Located 25 minutes walk away from the University of Birmingham, excellent bus links to the city centre and Newman Uni, plus a Lime station, bike storage, and a gated car park The Key features of the Studio: * Ensuite * Plenty of cupboard space * Full kitchen with new appliances * Large main room with study and dining area * On site laundry facilities * Patios and own outside space Features of Location: * Walking distance to UoB, QE and local supermarkets (Sainsburys and Asda) * Bus stop located in front of accommodation providing travel to the UoB campus as well as central Birmingham (Buses 76 & x22) * Quieter Area of Harborne * Onsite CCTV Please get in contact if you'd like to arrange an online/in person viewing or if you have any questions.
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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.
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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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