8 Bed HMO, Lancaster, LA1 1TT £400,000

6 Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TT - 2 years ago
HMO
Inside Article 4
ROI: 11%
~197 m²
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ValuationUndervalued

Sold Prices£165K - £800K
Sold Prices/m²£1.3K/m² - £4.2K/m²

 

 

Square Metres

~196.72 m²
Price/m²£2K/m²

Value Estimate

£468,972
BMV17%

Cashflows

Cash In

 

Purchase Finance

Mortgage

Deposit (25%)

£100,000

Stamp Duty & Legal Fees

£31,200

Total Cash In

£131,200

 

 

Cash Out

 

Room Rate

£520

Gross Rent

£4,160

Running Costs/mo

£2,990

Cashflow/mo

£1,170

Cashflow/yr

£14,038

ROI

11%

Gross Yield

12%

Local Sold Prices

50 sold prices from £165K to £800K, average is £292.5K. £1.3K/m² to £4.2K/m², average is £2.4K/m².

Price
Date
Distance
Address
Beds
 
£336.3K11/210.07 mi32, Dallas Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1TW4
£270K07/250.07 mi50, Blades Street, Lancaster LA1 1TS4
£800K08/230.14 mi8, Castle Park, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1YQ4
£695K03/230.15 mi14, Castle Park, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1YQ4
£340K09/210.21 mi21, Portland Street, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1SZ4
£382.5K04/230.26 mi65, Westbourne Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5AY4
£618K02/230.29 miBrynmawr, Westbourne Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5EE4
£314K05/250.29 mi53, Regent Street, Lancaster LA1 1SH4
£225K04/250.34 mi17, Salisbury Road, Lancaster LA1 5PQ4
£210K06/250.36 mi4, St Johns Mews, Lancaster LA1 1HJ4
£210K06/250.36 mi4, St Johns Mews, Lancaster LA1 1HJ4
£168K09/230.36 mi17, West Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5PG4
£247K01/250.42 mi8, Milking Stile Lane, Lancaster LA1 5QB4
£322K11/210.43 mi55, South Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 4XJ4
£320K03/230.44 mi16, Bishopdale Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5NF4
£318.5K06/230.44 mi18, Bishopdale Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5NF4
£365K02/250.44 mi23, Bishopdale Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5NF4
£390K09/230.46 mi25, Roosevelt Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5EJ4
£346.5K10/230.48 mi19, Washington Close, Lancaster LA1 5EX4
£220K11/210.5 mi15, River Street, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1AD4
£222K09/210.5 mi14, River Street, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1AD4
£290K01/240.5 mi11, River Street, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1AD4
£360K08/250.5 mi269, Willow Lane, Lancaster LA1 5UB4
£475K12/240.51 mi263, Willow Lane, Lancaster LA1 5UB4
£385K07/230.51 mi2, Coolidge Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5EH4
£330K12/230.53 mi6, Astley Court, Lancaster LA1 5UE4
£325K06/210.56 mi1, Greythwaite Court, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5UD4
£399.9K10/220.57 mi107, Westbourne Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5JX4
£375K05/230.59 mi66, Greaves Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 4UR4
£255K11/210.6 mi21, Balmoral Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 3BT4
£390.5K09/210.6 mi18, Nairn Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5UY4
£280K12/240.61 mi33, Africa Drive, Lancaster LA1 5TZ4
£221.5K01/240.62 mi34b, Wolseley Street, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 3PH4
£220K02/250.62 mi100, Ullswater Road, Lancaster LA1 3PX4
£390K05/210.64 mi6a, Marlton Way, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5BW4
£212K12/210.69 mi55, Clarence Street, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 3BB4
£670K10/220.74 mi1, Millar Court, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5XB4
£295K03/240.74 mi79, Windermere Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 3EZ4
£288K05/230.74 mi62, Windermere Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 3EZ4
£268K02/240.77 mi39, Windermere Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 3EX4
£202K11/230.8 mi39, Bridge Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 4UL4
£380K06/210.82 mi40, Derwent Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 3ES4
£165K10/230.83 mi40, Owen Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 2BN4
£225K01/250.84 mi11, Havelock Street, Lancaster LA1 4AD4
£280K07/210.86 mi16, Lonsdale Place, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 4BX4
£215K07/230.87 mi31, West Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5BY4
£200K06/250.92 mi14, Golgotha Road, Lancaster LA1 3AA4
£200K06/250.92 mi14, Golgotha Road, Lancaster LA1 3AA4
£265K02/230.94 mi23, Esthwaite Gardens, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 3RG4
£198.1K08/210.94 mi3, Coulston Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 3AD4

Local Area Statistics

Population in LA1

52,095

Population in Lancaster

74,075

Town centre distance

0.56 miles away

Nearest school

0.10 miles away

Nearest train station

0.13 miles away

 

 

Rental demand

Tenant's market

Rental growth (12m)

+2%

Sales demand

Seller's market

Capital growth (5yrs)

+23%

Property History

Price changed to £400,000

August 31, 2025

Price changed to £420,000

July 26, 2025

Price changed to £450,000

December 4, 2024

Listed for £500,000

April 22, 2024

Sold for £195,000

2010

Sold for £194,950

2005

Sold for £60,000

1996

Floor Plans

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Description

  • NO CHAIN +
  • LICENSED STUDENT HMO +
  • EIGHT BEDROOMS +
  • THREE BATHROOMS +
  • LET FOR THIS 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR & NEXT 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR +
  • FUTURE PROOF INVESTMENT +
  • EXCELLENT LETTING HISTORY +
  • GOOD LOCAL AMENITIES +
  • WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO THE CITY CENTRE +
  • GREAT LOCATION +

*INCOME PRODUCING HMO STUDENT PROPERTY* *8 LETTINGS BEDROOMS * 2 BATHS*** 3 WC** * HEART OF THE CITY CENTRE * LONG LETTING HISTORY * GREAT LOCATION ***

This property has the possibility of being sold as part of a portfolio with three other properties which offer some unique advantages for potential buyers. This portfolio will appeal to investors looking to diversify their holdings and spread risk across multiple assets. It also provides an opportunity for buyers to acquire a ready-made investment portfolio with the potential for rental income or future appreciation.

The property rests within walking distance of all of the amenities Lancaster has to offer including gyms, pubs, clubs, shops, eateries, and health services.

This property is let for this 2024/2025 academic year at 5 X £120 PPW X 48 (per person per week) offering an annual gross income of £28,800.

The property is also let for the 2025/2026 academic year at 8 x £120PPW X 48 offering an annual gross income of £46,080.

The property is sold with furniture and white goods included in the sale with the exception of the tenant's personal belongings (such as any furniture they may have brought to the property).

*This property currently has a valid HMO license in place granted by the local authority (a new owner will have to apply for their own license upon completion).

A current landlord's gas safety certificates are in place along with EICR (electrical installation condition reports).

Entrance Hallway - Stairs to the first floor, original tiled floor, radiator, stairs to the lower basement.

Bedroom Two - Double-glazed window to the front, wash hand basin, carpeted floor, radiator.

Bedroom Three - Double-glazed window to the rear, wash hand basin, built-in cupboard, carpeted floor, radiator.

Kitchen/Diner - Double-glazed windows to the side and rear, a range of matching wall and base units, a door to the yard, two electric ovens and two integrated microwaves, two four plate eclectic hobs and extractor hoods, two fridges, freezer, cupboard housing Vaillant combi boiler, two stainless steel sinks, table and chairs.

Lower Basement -

Bedroom One - Double-glazed window to rear and door to the yard, laminate floor, radiator.

Shower Room - Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, heated towel rail, extractor fan, non-slip floor, W.C.

Utility Room - Two washing machines, extractor fan.

Lounge - Double glazed door to the front, sofa bed settee carpeted floor, radiator.

First Floor Landing - Stairs to the second floor, cupboard housing water cylinder.

Bedroom Four - Double-glazed window to rear, wash basin, carpeted floor, radiator.

Bathroom - Double glazed frosted window to side, panelled bath with shower attachment, wash hand basin, extractor fan, laminate floor, radiator, W.C.

W.C. - Double-glazed frosted window to side, wash hand basin, laminate floor, W.C.

Bedroom Five - Double-glazed window to rear, wash basin, carpeted floor, radiator.

Bedroom Six - Double-glazed window to the front, wash basin, carpeted floor, radiator.

Second Floor Landing - Double glazed velux window.

Bedroom Seven - Double-glazed window to rear, wash basin, carpeted floor, radiator.

Bedroom Eight - Double-glazed velux window, wash basin, carpeted floor, radiator.

Yard - Yard with the possibility of off-road parking and door access to bedroom one.

Useful Information - Tenure Freehold
Council Tax Band (C ) £2007.16
This property has the possibility of being sold as part of a portfolio with three other properties which offer some unique advantages for potential buyers. This portfolio will appeal to investors looking to diversify their holdings and spread risk across multiple assets. It also provides an opportunity for buyers to acquire a ready-made investment portfolio with the potential for rental income or future appreciation.

Investment Information - This property is let for this 2024/2025 academic year at 5 X £120 PPW X 48 (per person per week) offering an annual gross income of £28,800.

The property is also let for the 2025/2026 academic year at 8 x £120PPW X 48 offering an annual gross income of £46,080.

The property is sold with furniture and white goods included in the sale with the exception of the tenant's personal belongings (such as any furniture they may have brought to the property).

*This property currently has a valid HMO license in place granted by the local authority (a new owner will have to apply for their own license upon completion).

A current landlord's gas safety certificates are in place along with EICR (electrical installation condition reports).

Agent Details

Mighty House Estates, Lancaster

01524 967572

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