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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · EH17 8DL
Listing removedListed 198 days
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About
Offering bright and airy neutral interiors with a suntrap balcony, this one-bedroom flat is ideally placed for professionals, enjoying a peaceful residential setting on the fringes of Edinburgh, close to the bypass and less than a 30-minute commute from the city centre.
It is also an appealing option as a starter home or rental investment, and is move-in ready, featuring a living room with access to the balcony, a tasteful modern kitchen with appliances and a breakfast bar, one double bedroom equipped with built-in storage, additional deep storage in the hall, and a bathroom with a shower-over-bath.
The property is set on the second floor of an established development, providing residents with access to landscaped communal gardens and unrestricted on-site parking.
Overlooking the balcony, the comfortably carpeted double bedroom benefits from square proportions and built-in storage, whilst the bright bathroom is simply styled in all-white with a shower-over-bath, WC, and basin.
The property is kept warm and efficient via gas central heating and full double glazing.
Externally, the development is centred around neatly maintained communal garden grounds, featuring lawns, leafy trees, and seating areas.
Additionally, there are ample unrestricted spaces for convenient parking. Extras: All fitted flooring, window coverings, light fittings, and appliances are included in the sale.
Viewing Open viewing Saturday 11th April 12-1pm EPC Rating EPC rating: C
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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Short let unlikely to be allowed
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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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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About 22/5, Southhouse Crescent, Edinburgh
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