2 Bed Flat, Single Let, Colchester, CO1 2BG, £140,000





ValuationUndervalued
Cashflows
Cash In | |
Purchase Finance | MortgageMortgage |
Deposit (25%) | £35,000£35,000 |
Stamp Duty & Legal Fees | £8,200£8,200 |
Total Cash In | £43,200£43,200 |
| |
Cash Out | |
Rent Range | £895 - £3,000£895 - £3,000 |
Rent Estimate | £830 |
Running Costs/mo | £624£624 |
Cashflow/mo | £207£207 |
Cashflow/yr | £2,478£2,478 |
ROI | 6%6% |
Gross Yield | 7%7% |
Local Sold Prices
50 sold prices from £90K to £268K, average is £165K. £1.5K/m² to £4K/m², average is £2.7K/m².
Price | Date | Distance | Address | Price/m² | m² | Beds | Type | |
£160K | 09/22 | 0.12 mi | 45, George Williams Way, Colchester, Essex CO1 2JP | £3,902 | 41 | 2 | Flat | |
£150K | 11/20 | 0.14 mi | 5, George Williams Way, Colchester, Essex CO1 2JP | £2,679 | 56 | 2 | Flat | |
£159K | 05/21 | 0.14 mi | 81, George Williams Way, Colchester, Essex CO1 2JP | £2,789 | 57 | 2 | Flat | |
£161K | 08/21 | 0.15 mi | 78, George Williams Way, Colchester, Essex CO1 2JZ | £3,438 | 47 | 2 | Flat | |
£146.5K | 01/21 | 0.15 mi | 42, George Williams Way, Colchester, Essex CO1 2JZ | £2,513 | 58 | 2 | Flat | |
£150K | 06/21 | 0.15 mi | 24, George Williams Way, Colchester, Essex CO1 2JZ | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£165K | 06/21 | 0.15 mi | Flat 5, Ravenswood, New Town Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 2EG | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£150K | 01/21 | 0.18 mi | 141, George Williams Way, Colchester, Essex CO1 2JR | £3,000 | 50 | 2 | Flat | |
£176K | 07/23 | 0.18 mi | 139, George Williams Way, Colchester, Essex CO1 2JR | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£171K | 12/22 | 0.18 mi | 191, George Williams Way, Colchester, Essex CO1 2JR | £3,167 | 54 | 2 | Flat | |
£150K | 03/21 | 0.19 mi | 101, Nicholsons Grove, Colchester, Essex CO1 2XT | £2,877 | 52 | 2 | Flat | |
£90K | 05/21 | 0.21 mi | 5, The Dell, Colchester, Essex CO1 2YH | £1,667 | 54 | 2 | Flat | |
£260K | 11/22 | 0.23 mi | 26, Captain Gardens, Colchester, Essex CO2 7FX | £4,000 | 65 | 2 | Flat | |
£162K | 05/21 | 0.29 mi | 12, Saw Mill Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 2ZQ | £3,057 | 53 | 2 | Flat | |
£145K | 02/21 | 0.3 mi | 15, St Augustine Mews, Colchester, Essex CO1 2PF | £3,295 | 44 | 2 | Flat | |
£160K | 10/21 | 0.39 mi | 54a, Barrington Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 7RW | £3,200 | 50 | 2 | Flat | |
£155K | 02/21 | 0.4 mi | 30, Steed Crescent, Colchester, Essex CO2 7SJ | £2,313 | 67 | 2 | Flat | |
£268K | 10/21 | 0.46 mi | 25, Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex CO1 2NB | £2,913 | 92 | 2 | Flat | |
£140K | 03/21 | 0.49 mi | 155, Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex CO1 2NG | £2,373 | 59 | 2 | Flat | |
£140K | 03/21 | 0.49 mi | 155, Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex CO1 2NG | £2,373 | 59 | 2 | Flat | |
£165K | 05/21 | 0.49 mi | 156, Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex CO1 2NG | £1,755 | 94 | 2 | Flat | |
£245K | 05/21 | 0.5 mi | Flat 25, The Mill Apartments, East Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 2QT | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£182K | 07/23 | 0.52 mi | 4, Tarrett Drive, Colchester, Essex CO1 2NJ | £3,049 | 60 | 2 | Flat | |
£217.5K | 04/21 | 0.54 mi | 49, Grosvenor Place, Colchester, Essex CO1 2ZD | £2,685 | 81 | 2 | Flat | |
£170K | 03/21 | 0.54 mi | 14, Grosvenor Place, Colchester, Essex CO1 2ZD | £3,036 | 56 | 2 | Flat | |
£197.5K | 03/23 | 0.54 mi | 29, Grosvenor Place, Colchester, Essex CO1 2ZD | £3,140 | 63 | 2 | Flat | |
£240K | 10/22 | 0.55 mi | 22, Grosvenor Place, Colchester, Essex CO1 2ZD | £3,380 | 71 | 2 | Flat | |
£194K | 10/20 | 0.57 mi | 7, Sadler Close, Colchester, Essex CO2 7LU | £3,464 | 56 | 2 | Flat | |
£175K | 06/21 | 0.57 mi | 13, Sadler Close, Colchester, Essex CO2 7LU | £3,125 | 56 | 2 | Flat | |
£170K | 07/21 | 0.57 mi | 2, Sadler Close, Colchester, Essex CO2 7LU | £3,036 | 56 | 2 | Flat | |
£190K | 09/22 | 0.59 mi | 4, York Place, Colchester, Essex CO1 2RF | £2,375 | 80 | 2 | Flat | |
£197.5K | 02/23 | 0.63 mi | 32, Rouse Way, Colchester, Essex CO1 2TT | £2,612 | 76 | 2 | Flat | |
£250K | 07/23 | 0.63 mi | 25, Rouse Way, Colchester, Essex CO1 2TT | £2,976 | 84 | 2 | Flat | |
£175K | 06/21 | 0.63 mi | 24, Rouse Way, Colchester, Essex CO1 2TT | £1,902 | 92 | 2 | Flat | |
£200K | 03/21 | 0.63 mi | 26, Rouse Way, Colchester, Essex CO1 2TT | £2,222 | 90 | 2 | Flat | |
£185K | 02/23 | 0.63 mi | 17, Rouse Way, Colchester, Essex CO1 2TT | £2,534 | 73 | 2 | Flat | |
£185K | 06/23 | 0.63 mi | 16, Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 7UW | £2,707 | 68 | 2 | Flat | |
£165K | 12/20 | 0.63 mi | 18, Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 7UW | £2,414 | 68 | 2 | Flat | |
£170K | 05/23 | 0.63 mi | 12, Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 7UW | £2,615 | 65 | 2 | Flat | |
£156K | 05/23 | 0.64 mi | Flat 5, Eudo House, Circular Road South, Colchester, Essex CO2 7UP | £2,600 | 60 | 2 | Flat | |
£146K | 01/21 | 0.66 mi | Flat 11, Dedham Court, Stalin Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 8SN | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£162K | 06/23 | 0.66 mi | Flat 9, Parkland Court, Recreation Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 2LB | £2,571 | 63 | 2 | Flat | |
£145K | 01/21 | 0.66 mi | Flat 15, Parkland Court, Recreation Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 2LB | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£145K | 03/21 | 0.66 mi | Flat 8, Parkland Court, Recreation Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 2LB | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£138K | 06/21 | 0.66 mi | 1a, Alexandra Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3DB | £2,123 | 65 | 2 | Flat | |
£195K | 11/21 | 0.68 mi | 76, Salisbury Avenue, Colchester, Essex CO3 3DN | £3,362 | 58 | 2 | Flat | |
£150K | 11/22 | 0.69 mi | 30, Nunns Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 1EJ | £1,471 | 102 | 2 | Flat | |
£165K | 06/23 | 0.69 mi | 18, Haddon Park, Colchester, Essex CO1 2GX | £3,056 | 54 | 2 | Flat | |
£120K | 01/21 | 0.69 mi | 18, Haddon Park, Colchester, Essex CO1 2GX | £2,222 | 54 | 2 | Flat | |
£160K | 07/21 | 0.69 mi | Flat 13, Benedict House, Circular Road South, Colchester, Essex CO2 7UH | - | - | 2 | Flat |
Local Rents
50 rents from £895/mo to £3K/mo, average is £1.1K/mo.
Rent | Date | Distance | Address | Beds | Type | |
£900 | 03/24 | 0.01 mi | Winnock Road, Colchester | 2 | Flat | |
£975 | 04/24 | 0.01 mi | Winnock Road, Colchester | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,400 | 03/25 | 0.04 mi | - | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,125 | 12/24 | 0.05 mi | - | 2 | Semi-Detached House | |
£1,200 | 03/24 | 0.05 mi | James Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,175 | 01/25 | 0.05 mi | - | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,150 | 04/25 | 0.08 mi | - | 2 | Semi-Detached House | |
£995 | 01/25 | 0.08 mi | - | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,150 | 01/25 | 0.1 mi | - | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,200 | 01/24 | 0.1 mi | - | 2 | Terraced House | |
£3,000 | 04/24 | 0.1 mi | - | 2 | Terraced House | |
£3,000 | 05/24 | 0.1 mi | - | 2 | Terraced House | |
£2,800 | 03/25 | 0.1 mi | - | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,200 | 05/24 | 0.1 mi | Military Road, COLCHESTER | 2 | House | |
£1,050 | 04/24 | 0.11 mi | Kendall Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,100 | 03/24 | 0.12 mi | New Town Road, New Town, Colchester, CO1 | 2 | Flat | |
£1,100 | 03/24 | 0.13 mi | George Williams Way, Colchester, Essex, CO1 | 2 | Flat | |
£1,100 | 12/24 | 0.13 mi | Parade Square, Colchester, CO2 | 2 | Flat | |
£1,250 | 01/25 | 0.14 mi | - | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,200 | 12/24 | 0.14 mi | Parade Square, Colchester, Essex, CO2 | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,100 | 03/24 | 0.14 mi | George Williams Way, Town Centre | 2 | Flat | |
£1,900 | 04/25 | 0.15 mi | - | 2 | Flat | |
£1,000 | 04/25 | 0.15 mi | - | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,000 | 03/24 | 0.15 mi | George Williams Way, Colchester | 2 | Flat | |
£1,000 | 04/24 | 0.15 mi | George Williams Way, Colchester | 2 | Flat | |
£1,200 | 04/24 | 0.15 mi | Central Colchester | 2 | Flat | |
£895 | 05/24 | 0.16 mi | Kendall Road, Colchester | 2 | Flat | |
£1,250 | 05/24 | 0.17 mi | - | 2 | Terraced House | |
£950 | 12/24 | 0.17 mi | Fairfax Road, COLCHESTER | 2 | Flat | |
£1,200 | 12/24 | 0.17 mi | Fairfax Mews, Colchester | 2 | Terraced House | |
£950 | 12/24 | 0.18 mi | - | 2 | Semi-Detached House | |
£1,050 | 01/25 | 0.18 mi | - | 2 | Flat | |
£1,050 | 03/24 | 0.18 mi | George Williams Way,Colchester,CO1 | 2 | Flat | |
£1,300 | 04/25 | 0.19 mi | - | 2 | Flat | |
£1,050 | 04/25 | 0.19 mi | - | 2 | Flat | |
£1,000 | 03/25 | 0.19 mi | - | 2 | Flat | |
£950 | 04/24 | 0.2 mi | Magdalen Street, Colchester, Essex | 2 | House | |
£1,200 | 03/25 | 0.21 mi | - | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,100 | 04/25 | 0.21 mi | - | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,200 | 03/24 | 0.22 mi | Wilson Mews, Barrack Street, CO1 | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,045 | 03/24 | 0.22 mi | Simons Lane, Colchester | 2 | House | |
£1,150 | 03/25 | 0.23 mi | - | 2 | Flat | |
£1,300 | 12/24 | 0.23 mi | Meeanee Mews, Colchester, Essex, CO2 | 2 | Flat | |
£1,200 | 12/24 | 0.24 mi | Central Colchester | 2 | Flat | |
£1,050 | 10/23 | 0.24 mi | Central Colchester | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,150 | 12/24 | 0.24 mi | Winchester Road, Colchester | 2 | Flat | |
£1,000 | 11/24 | 0.25 mi | - | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,150 | 04/24 | 0.27 mi | Old Rectory Drive, Brook Street, Colchester, CO1 | 2 | Flat | |
£1,150 | 03/24 | 0.27 mi | Priory Street, Colchester | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,145 | 03/24 | 0.27 mi | Priory Street, Colchester | 2 | Terraced House |
Property History
Price changed to £140,000
February 20, 2025
Listed for £145,000
January 13, 2025
Description
- TWO BEDROOMS +
- 6.24% YIELD +
- FLAT +
- AVAILABLE WITH TENANT OR VACANT +
- £830 PCM +
- GOOD LOCATION +
- PARKING +
- EPC RATING D +
- COUNCIL TAX BAND A £1379 +
Boydens are pleased to present this fantastic two-bedroom flat, ideally located within walking distance of Colchester’s North Station, offering direct rail links to London Liverpool Street in under an hour.
This property is an excellent investment opportunity but could also make a perfect first-time purchase or suit an owner-occupier looking to settle in a convenient location.
The flat is currently tenanted, generating a monthly rental income of £830, providing a steady income stream for investors. At this rental price, the property offers a yield of 6.24% if purchased at £140,000 (inclusive of the service charge).
Key Features:
Prime Location: Perfectly positioned for commuters with easy access to Colchester North Station and local amenities.
Flexible Options: Ideal as a buy-to-let investment or a first home for owner occupation.
Strong Investment Potential: Solid rental income with a competitive yield.
This property combines convenience, versatility, and investment appeal, making it a must-see for buyers of all types.
For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact Boydens.
Yields:
At the current rental rental price of £830 pcm it would generate a yield of 6.24% if pruchased at £140,000 (this includes the service charge).
Service Charge - £1,230 pa
Ground Rent - £n/a
Lease Length - 999 from 1989 - 964 remaining years
The property comprises of an entrance hall, a fitted kitchen and a lounge/diner with patio doors that open into the rear garden. These bedrooms are complemented by a family bathroom featuring a bath with a shower over, WC, and sink, ensuring convenience and comfort for occupants.
Externally, the property benefits from a parking along with communal visitor parking spaces, enhancing convenience for residents and guests alike.
ENTRANCE HALL - with storage cupboard
LIVING ROOM - 11' 10" X 10' 07"
KITCHEN - 8' 04" X 6' 05" with cooker, washing machine and under counter fridge
BEDROOM ONE - 10' 06" X 8' 08"
BEDROOM TWO - 11' 06" x 5' 01"
BATHROOM - with complete suite and handheld shower facilities
AGENTS NOTE
Local Authority - Colchester City Council.
Broadband Availability - Superfast Broadband available with speeds of up to 80 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - June 2024.
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available mobile service in the area is provided by O2 (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - June 2024.
Utilities - Mains Electric / Mains Water /Mains Sewerage
Construction Type - We understand the property is a purpose built block of flats built to traditional construction of brick and block.
Flood Risk - Data Taken from Gov.UK Flood Map - checked June 2024 - The property is at low risk of flooding.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Checked June 2024 - We are not aware of any planning applications in the immediate locality.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Please be advised that all purchasers will need to adhere to currents laws of money laundering and therefore will need to provide Boydens Estate Agents photographic identification and proof of residency identification before any transaction is started to comply with the legislation.
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