5.64% return before costs — verify the rent + comps locally.
Why it works
Why to be cautious
Monthly profit −£329/mo — significantly negative — real recurring drain
-2.6% 5y IRR — capital outlay disproportionate to returns
EPC band not stated — verify the certificate before offering (2030 MEES minimum is band C).
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Monthly cashflow
−£329/mo
You top up £329/mo
Price
£520K
No local sold comps to compare
Return · IRR
-2.6%/yr
Loses money over 5 years
Cash to get in
£199K
Deposit + fees + refurb
Return before costson price5.64%5-yr return on cash -4%Rent est. £2,443 (£2,351–£2,539)
How we define each return:On price — gross yield = annual rent ÷ purchase price.On cost — net yield ÷ total project cost (price + refurb + fees).On cash — cash-on-cash & ROI ÷ the actual cash you put in (deposit + costs).
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Buy-to-Let. Standard rental on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. Single household, market rent, paid monthly direct to landlord (or via agent). (hover any strategy tab for pros + cons)
Offer (£)
Monthly rent (£)
Local comp range: £2,351–£2,539/mo · n=38
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £130,000
5%100% (cash buy)
Standard 75% LTV for BTL
Mortgage rate5y fixed5.8%
3.0%9.0%
5-year fixed at 75% LTV — 5.75% (as of 2026-05-20).
Mortgage term (years)
Stress rate6.5%
5.0%9.0%
BoE base + 2pp stress (6.5%)
Acquisition costs
Refurb (£)
Per-property refurb estimate from the element rate-card model (£11,333–£21,155 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Standard house — £1,900 legal + £1,000 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £390,000 loan + £1,000 booking fee
Cladding safety certificateNot stated on the listingHeritageNot stated on the listing
Heritage& planning constraintsNHLE register
We don't ingest the NHLE bulk register, so we can't flag listed-building or conservation-area status for this address from our data alone. Use the official registry to verify before exchanging.
Total cash neededdeposit + costs (loan covers the rest)£198,811
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Description& agent copyOnTheMarket
Woodland welcome this four bedroom house located in the sought-after Hampton Road, Ilford. This property is in need of refurbishment so would be ideal for someone looking to place their own finger print as it is in need of refurbishment to make this a stunning property for a family home or even for an investment. Situated in a prime residential area, this chain-free home offers a perfect blend of convenience, making it an ideal choice for families or discerning investors.
est rent £2,443/mo38 comps within 1 kmRange £2,351–£2,539/mo (Q1–Q3)
Bedrooms
3
1 bath
Energy rating
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Buy-to-Let. Standard rental on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. Single household, market rent, paid monthly direct to landlord (or via agent). (hover any strategy tab for pros + cons)
Offer (£)
Monthly rent (£)
Local comp range: £2,351–£2,539/mo · n=38
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £130,000
5%100% (cash buy)
Standard 75% LTV for BTL
Mortgage rate5y fixed5.8%
3.0%9.0%
5-year fixed at 75% LTV — 5.75% (as of 2026-05-20).
Mortgage term (years)
Stress rate6.5%
5.0%9.0%
BoE base + 2pp stress (6.5%)
Acquisition costs
Refurb (£)
Per-property refurb estimate from the element rate-card model (£11,333–£21,155 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Standard house — £1,900 legal + £1,000 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £390,000 loan + £1,000 booking fee
Short-let (SA) context255 active short-lets nearby
Short-let market context
Local nightly-rate and occupancy benchmarks for this postcode.
255 active short-let listings in this postcode
Year-by-year Monthly profit (5-yr horizon)
Net Monthly profit after tax. Rent + costs compound at their growth rates; mortgage principal amortises year-by-year for repayment loans.
Mortgage paydownRent profitbefore price growth
Full year-by-year breakdown
Year
Gross Rent
Op Costs
Mortgage
Equity Built
Tax
Net
Cumulative
Year 1
£29,316
£6,786
£25,350
£0
£0
-£2,820
-£2,820
Year 2
£30,195
£6,989
£25,350
£0
£0
-£2,144
-£4,964
Year 3
£31,101
£7,199
£25,350
£0
£0
-£1,448
-£6,412
Year 4
£32,034
£7,415
£25,350
£0
£0
-£731
-£7,142
Year 5
£32,995
£7,638
£25,350
£0
£1
£7
-£7,136
Rent by the roomupside
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Rent by the room conversion upside+-6.9 pp▾
Required
Rooms (3+)3 bd
Conversion£26,000
If converted
Gross / mo£2,282
Gross Rent by the room yield5.27%
What we verified
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5007
Legal & planning4▾
Article 4HMO restriction lookupUnknown
Rent by the room licensingMandatory if 5+ unrelatedCheck LPA
TenureTenure typeFreehold
HeritageListed building / conservation areaNot stated on the listing
Building condition3▾
EPCPostcode estimate — check the registerNot stated on the listing
EWS1External wall safety (cladding)Not stated on the listing
Refurb costBased on beds + baths + sqftEstimate available
Area3▾
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Investor profile2▾
Tenant profileBeds + postcode heuristicFamily / Rent by the room
Rent by the room feasibilityMin 3 beds for C4 routeFeasible
Comparables
sold within 0.5 mi
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Location & transport
Score 90/100
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Tax & exit
Ltd Co
Tax bandLtd Co 25%
Mortgage-interest tax rule credit£5,070
Annual rental tax£0
CGT yr 5£0 · company level
5y net total-£7,136
Acquisition costs
£199K
25% deposit£130,000
Stamp duty£42,000
Refurb£15,111
Legal + survey£2,900
Mortgage + broker£8,800
Cash needed£198,811
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Description& agent copyOnTheMarket
Woodland welcome this four bedroom house located in the sought-after Hampton Road, Ilford. This property is in need of refurbishment so would be ideal for someone looking to place their own finger print as it is in need of refurbishment to make this a stunning property for a family home or even for an investment. Situated in a prime residential area, this chain-free home offers a perfect blend of convenience, making it an ideal choice for families or discerning investors.