18, Benbow Court, MK5 6JG

2-bedroom flat · MK5 6JG

549 sq ftEPC D1 bathTWO BEDROOMS · NO UPPER CHAIN · LOUNGE/DINER

Asking

£175,000

Listing removedReduced £15k (−7.9%) on 21 MayListed 558 days

Investor metrics

HMO Article 4 Direction AreaArticle 4 Direction relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HIMO) - Non immediate direction, Article 4 Direction relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HIMO) - Immediate direction · C3 → C4 HMO conversion requires planning permission here

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The property

Offered to the market with no upper chain this two bedroom apartment provides easy access to all local amenities with accommodation comprising a lounge/diner, kitchen, bathroom and allocated parking.

Close to Milton Keynes Central train station with links to London and Birmingham and a short distance to the A5 and many local amenities such as supermarkets, a leisure centre, restaurants, a pub and leisure walks.

In the catchment for highly desired primary & secondary schools, and a short drive to Central Milton Keynes shopping centre and other retail parks.

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE   Stairs to: ENTRANCE   Door to: ENTRANCE HALL   Airing cupboard housing Megaflo heating system, doors to all rooms.

LOUNGE/DINER   Two double glazed windows to side aspect, double glazed window to rear aspect. Three storage heaters.

KITCHEN   Range of wall mounted and floor standing units with roll edge work surface over, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap, space for cooker, plumbing for washing machine, extractor fan.

BEDROOM ONE   Double glazed window to rear aspect. Storage heater. BEDROOM TWO   Double glazed window to rear aspect. Storage heater.

BATHROOM   Panelled bath, low level w.c., wall mounted wash hand basin, extractor fan. OUTSIDE   PARKING   Allocated parking for one car.

Key information

Price per sq ft

£319/sq ft

Based on 549 sq ft (51 sq m)

Floor area

549 sq ft (51 sq m)

Council tax band

Band B

Estimated ~£1,400/year

EPC rating

current

Tenure

Leasehold

Property age

Built 1983–1990

Local authority

Milton Keynes

Unitary Authority

Property features

TWO BEDROOMS
NO UPPER CHAIN
LOUNGE/DINER
KITCHEN
FAMILY BATHROOM
ALLOCATED PARKING
CLOSE TO ALL LOCAL AMENITIES
YEARS ON LEASE - 91 YEARS
SERVICE CHARGE - £250PCM
PEPPERCORN GROUND RENT

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Factor breakdown

BMV discountNot calculated, and not zero — there is no value estimate for this property to discount against.

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Motivation signalsNot enough data

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Days on market558 days · price-fatigue

25/25

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Seller motivation

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Days on market558

Price reduction-7.9%

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Agency change—

EPC ratingD

Listing timeline

First listedListed at £190,00014 Apr 2025

Price reduced£190,000 → £175,000 (−7.9%)21 May 2026

Still activeDay 558 on marketToday

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HMO Conversion Potential

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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.

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