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5.61% Rent by the room return before costs — market rent unverified, verify rent + comps locally.
Why it works
Why to be cautious
- Monthly profit −£590/mo — heavily negative — needs monthly capital injection
- -3.8% 5y IRR — capital outlay disproportionate to returns
- No rent comparables — estimate is a rule-of-thumb fallback, not market data. Verify the rent locally before offering.
- EPC band not stated — verify the certificate before offering (2030 MEES minimum is band C).
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Monthly cashflow
−£590/mo
You top up £590/mo
Price
£600K
No local sold comps to compare
Return · IRR
-3.8%/yr
Loses money over 5 years
Cash to get in
£232K
Deposit + fees + refurb
Return before costs on price · Rent by the room 5.61%5-yr return on cash -9%Rent est. £2,689 (£2,004–£3,608)
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).
What-if calculator
Rates as of 21 Sep 2026Buy-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: £2,004–£3,608/mo · n=10
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £150,000
Standard 75% LTV for BTL
Mortgage rate5y fixed6.1%
5-year fixed at 75% LTV — 6.05% (as of 2026-09-21).
Mortgage term (years)
Stress rate6.5%
BoE base + 2pp stress (6.5%)
Acquisition costs
Refurb (£)
Per-property refurb estimate from the element rate-card model (£14,314–£26,719 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Standard house — £1,900 legal + £1,000 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £450,000 loan + £1,000 booking fee
Running costs
Management10%
Typical BTL agency rate
Void weeks
Typical voids for BTL
Insurance (£/mo)
Typical BTL building+landlord cover for £400K+
Maintenance (£/mo)
Semi/flat: £67/mo proxy
Leasehold costs
Result · Rent it out
Monthly profit
-£590
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£2,689/mo gross
£2,586/mo collected · £103/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£2,552Mortgage£623Costs
Outgoings exceed rent — you top up £590/mo
Mortgage£2,552
Costs£623
Management£269
Maintenance£67
Insurance£40
CapEx reserve£134
Voids + council tax£9
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax—
Shortfall−£590
Returns
Return before costs on price5.38%
Cash return on cash-3.05%
Gross margin£1,962
Cash needed£231,985
Monthly profit paybackn/a (monthly loss)
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress1.06
Rent-covers-mortgage check FAIL · stress 6.5% (need ≥ 1.45)
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 | £32,268 | £7,481 | £30,623 | £0 | £0 | -£5,836 | -£5,836 |
| Year 2 | £33,236 | £7,706 | £30,623 | £0 | £0 | -£5,092 | -£10,928 |
| Year 3 | £34,233 | £7,937 | £30,623 | £0 | £0 | -£4,326 | -£15,254 |
| Year 4 | £35,260 | £8,175 | £30,623 | £0 | £0 | -£3,537 | -£18,791 |
| Year 5 | £36,318 | £8,420 | £30,623 | £0 | £0 | -£2,725 | -£21,516 |
Disposal gain (gross)-£26,098
CGT£0
Net Disposal proceeds£645,887
What we verified
What we verified
50075 ok · 0 caution · 0 fail · 7 unknown
Legal & planning
LeaseholdFreehold
Tenure & planningFreehold
Legal & planning
2 checks- TenureUnknown
- Lease lengthUnknown
Council planning restrictionUnknown
Council planning restrictionRent by the room conversion gatePlanning data
Rent by the room restriction
C3 to C4 conversion
Unknown
Confidence
low
Source
No LPA data for this prefix
Rates as of May 2026
Building condition
Energy ratingUnknown
EPC& 2030 deadlineEPC register
EPC band not available in the listing. The 2030 MEES minimum is band C — verify the certificate before offering.
EPC band from listing · verify certificate before exchanging
Find EPC certificate →Cladding safety certificateNot stated on the listing
HeritageNot 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.
Area
Flood riskChecking…
FloodriskEA
Crime riskChecking…
Crimeriskpolice.uk
SchoolsChecking…
Schools& Ofsted catchmentGIAS register
No schools indexed for this postcode sector.
Investor
Tenant profileFamily let
Tenant profilelikely cohortCM2 9DP · 4 bed
Primary profile
Family let
Secondary profile
HMO / sharers
Nearest university
for student-let assessment
Queen Mary · 41.1 km
Reason
4-bed house in a suburban area — family-let demand dominates; larger property may also work as a sharer HMO.
Heuristic from postcode + bedrooms + nearest-university distance · verify locally
Refurb costEstimate ready
Refurb cost& works budgetQ1 2026 rates
New kitchen + bathroom + light replumb + decor.
Total estimate
4-bed · 2-bath · 1370 sqft
£35k–£69k
£ per sqft
building cost only
£26–£50
Per-item breakdown (4 lines)
- Kitchen · Full unit replacement£3,840–£8,640
- 2 × bathroom · Full strip + retile£6,650–£13,300
- Paint + decor£9,590–£17,810
- Flooring · Carpet on bedrooms + LVT/laminate downstairs£15,070–£28,770
Guide rates · UK May 2026
Tier-based bands — get a builder quote before exchanging.
Rent by the room licensingStandard rules
HMO licensing5-year licenceCouncil
Licence fee
5-year mandatory
£825–£1,500
Scheme type
Check council
The council's HMO page lists the current mandatory fee plus any additional / selective scheme that catches smaller HMOs.
Mandatory licensing applies to 5+ sharer HMOs (Housing Act 2004)
Find council HMO page →Price & sale history417d on marketno cuts yet
Strategy matrix
Rent by the room wins — -£245/mo · £345/mo ahead of Rent it out (after room-conversion)
| Strategy | Return before costs on price | Monthly profit | Cash needed | 5y Return on your cash on cash | Risk | Feasibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent it out | 5.38% | -£590 | £231,985 | -9.3% | Low | Feasible |
| Housing-benefit rent | 2.89% | -£1,692 | £231,985 | -39.3% | Med | Feasible |
| Council lease | 2.89% | -£1,389 | £231,985 | -34.1% | Low | Feasible |
| Refurb & refinance | 5.38% | -£590 | £269,619 | -8.0% | Med | Feasible |
| Short-stay let / Airbnb | — | — | — | — | — | Disabledno local short-let data |
| Buy, improve & sell | 0.00% | -£211 | £679,619 | 6% | Med | Feasible |
| ⭐ Rent by the room | 3.28% * | -£245 | £213,900 | — | — | Feasible |
* Rent by the room shows net yield on cost for the audited HMO conversion deal (post-conversion, after running costs) — not gross like the other rows. Its 5-yr ROI reads “—” because the audited deal is a year-one snapshot; the HMO conversion panel below shows the cash-back / payback horizon.
Housing-benefit (LHA) scheme detailBRMA Chelmsford · cap £1,446/mo
Housing-benefit rent scheme detail
- Rental Market Area (BRMA):
- Chelmsford
- LHA monthly cap:
- £1,446
- Scheme type:
- leasing
- Premium:
- +0% premium over LHA cap
- Management:
- management covered by council
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Pro analysis — outcome range, stress tests & portfolio impact
Local lettings demanddays-to-let · supply now · trend
Rent by the room conversion upside
-£967/mo cash flow vs Rent it out if converted to Rent by the room
4.80% Return before costs on price converted vs 5.38% as-is
£600k → 5-bed HMO @ ~£653/room: £3,159 pcm gross, ~£1,817 pcm net (3.3% net on £664k all-in incl. ~£11k works); GDV ~£291k → refinance releases ~£-232k (~£446k left in)
medium confidence
Unlocks ~£8,409/yr extra rent
4 → 5 lettable rooms · ~3.9% gross at max
Potential, not guaranteed (subject to planning + regs). Estimate from the floorplan (kitchen size assumed) — verify room sizes against the floorplan before offering.
How we calculated this
floorplan shows 6 habitable rooms (4 beds + 2 reception(s)); convert 1 spare room(s) to bedrooms, keeping one reception as the lounge → up to 5 lettable rooms; sized to Chelmsford adopted standard (6.51/10.22 m²; The Essex HMO Amenity Standards, Version 2 (26 Apr 2019, jointly adopted by Essex local authorities incl. Chelmsford City Council) + Chelmsford HMO licensing fee page); adds ~£701/mo; loft conversion may add 1-2 further rooms (subject to head height/planning — not counted); mandatory HMO licence (5+ persons, England)
🔒 Room-add markup · Pro
Pro members see the floorplan with every convertible room outlined in green. Verify room sizes before offering.
4 → 5 bed HMO+1 single3.28% net on cost-1.38% cash-on-cashuplift 5.38% → 3.91%
💷 Refinance could release ~-£231,916
HMO licence
Sized to Chelmsford's adopted HMO standards
Projections use documented assumptions (local room rates, typical conversion costs, 75% LTV at 5.5%, indicative regional valuation yields) and each council’s published HMO standards. Not financial advice. Verify room sizes, licensing and planning with the council and a surveyor before purchase.
Room mix (4 lettable rooms)
2× Double @ £721/mo1× Single @ £573/mo1× En-suite @ £788/mo
≈ £2,803/mo gross room income
As-is Rent it out
Monthly profit-£364
Return before costs on price5.38%
Cash needed£161,898
If converted to Rent by the room
Monthly profit-£1,331
Return before costs on price4.80%
Cash needed£177,898
Δ vs Rent it out Monthly profit-£967
+1 room (5 total)
Monthly profit-£533
Return before costs on price7.01%
Cash needed£187,898
Extra rent+£701/mo
Show conversion detail
Conversion cost estimate
£26,000
Range: £20,000 – £34,000
Fire safety, plumbing, partitioning, licensing.
Rates as of Apr 2026
£67,990–£127,230full refurb + room split
What's in this cost
- Kitchen£8,640–£17,280
- 2 × bathroom£11,400–£20,900
- Rewire£5,480–£9,590
- Replumb£4,110–£8,220
- Windows£13,700–£24,660
- Paint + decor£9,590–£17,810
- Flooring£15,070–£28,770
Based on 366 HMO comps within 2.4 km
Comparables
sold within 0.5 miLoading nearby sold…
Location & area intelligence
Transport score100 / 100
On the map
- Registered HMOs
- Approved HMO conversions
- Pending HMO applications
Tax treatment
Annual gross rent£32,268
Section 24 credit£0
Annual tax due£0
Post-tax Monthly profit annual-£7,077
Exit costs
Projected sale price (5y · 2%/yr growth)£662,448
Capital gain (pre-CGT)£62,448
Sale costs (~2.5%)£16,561
CGT due (Ltd Co 25%)£0
No personal CGT — the gain is taxed at the company level (corporation tax) when the SPV disposes of the property.
Net 5y Monthly profit after CGT-£21,516
Rates as of Oct 2024
Acquisition costs
£231,985cash neededPurchase price£600,000
Deposit (25%)£150,000
Stamp duty+5% additional-property surcharge£50,000
Refurb£19,085
Legal + survey£2,900
Mortgage fees£10,000
Total cash neededdeposit + costs (loan covers the rest)£231,985
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
About this propertydescription · rightmove
Description& agent copyRightmove
* £600,000 to £625,000 Guide Price *
Nestled in the desirable area of Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford, this charming semi-detached house presents an excellent opportunity for families seeking a spacious and comfortable home. Boasting four well-proportioned bedrooms, this extended family residence offers ample space for both relaxation and entertaining.
Upon entering, you are greeted by two inviting reception rooms, perfect for hosting guests or enjoying quiet evenings with lo…
Floor plans
Listing metarightmove · Kiln and Lodge Estates
About this listing
417 days · RightmovePrice history
5-year price trend
Monthly profit
−£590
Cash needed
£232K
Return after costs
-3.05%
IRR
-3.81%
Listed 417d ago
Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford
semi-detached · 4 bed · 2 bath · 1,370 sqft
£600,000
est £2,689 · 5.38% gross
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Marginal
5.61% Rent by the room strategy — market rent unverified, verify locally.
5.38% Return before costs — around the area average for this property type.
Monthly profit −£590/mo at the default 25% deposit @ 5.5% — open the calculator to stress-test.
Price
£600K
Return before costs (best)
5.61%
Rent by the room
Bedrooms
4
2 bath
Energy rating
—
Energy rating
Run the numbers
What-if calculator
Rates as of 21 Sep 2026Buy-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: £2,004–£3,608/mo · n=10
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £150,000
Standard 75% LTV for BTL
Mortgage rate5y fixed6.1%
5-year fixed at 75% LTV — 6.05% (as of 2026-09-21).
Mortgage term (years)
Stress rate6.5%
BoE base + 2pp stress (6.5%)
Acquisition costs
Refurb (£)
Per-property refurb estimate from the element rate-card model (£14,314–£26,719 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Standard house — £1,900 legal + £1,000 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £450,000 loan + £1,000 booking fee
Running costs
Management10%
Typical BTL agency rate
Void weeks
Typical voids for BTL
Insurance (£/mo)
Typical BTL building+landlord cover for £400K+
Maintenance (£/mo)
Semi/flat: £67/mo proxy
Leasehold costs
Result · Rent it out
Monthly profit
-£590
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£2,689/mo gross
£2,586/mo collected · £103/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£2,552Mortgage£623Costs
Outgoings exceed rent — you top up £590/mo
Mortgage£2,552
Costs£623
Management£269
Maintenance£67
Insurance£40
CapEx reserve£134
Voids + council tax£9
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax—
Shortfall−£590
Returns
Return before costs on price5.38%
Cash return on cash-3.05%
Gross margin£1,962
Cash needed£231,985
Monthly profit paybackn/a (monthly loss)
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress1.06
Rent-covers-mortgage check FAIL · stress 6.5% (need ≥ 1.45)
Housing-benefit (LHA) scheme detailBRMA Chelmsford · cap £1,446/mo
Housing-benefit rent scheme detail
- Rental Market Area (BRMA):
- Chelmsford
- LHA monthly cap:
- £1,446
- Scheme type:
- leasing
- Premium:
- +0% premium over LHA cap
- Management:
- management covered by council
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 | £32,268 | £7,481 | £30,623 | £0 | £0 | -£5,836 | -£5,836 |
| Year 2 | £33,236 | £7,706 | £30,623 | £0 | £0 | -£5,092 | -£10,928 |
| Year 3 | £34,233 | £7,937 | £30,623 | £0 | £0 | -£4,326 | -£15,254 |
| Year 4 | £35,260 | £8,175 | £30,623 | £0 | £0 | -£3,537 | -£18,791 |
| Year 5 | £36,318 | £8,420 | £30,623 | £0 | £0 | -£2,725 | -£21,516 |
Rent by the room upside
What we verified
5007
Legal & planning▾
Article 4HMO restriction lookupUnknown
Rent by the room licensingMandatory if 5+ unrelatedCheck LPA
TenureTenure typeFreehold
HeritageListed building / conservation areaNot stated on the listing
Building condition▾
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
Area▾
Crimepolice.uk · monthlyChecking…
SchoolsGIAS · OfstedChecking…
FloodEA Flood Map · England onlyChecking…
Investor profile▾
Tenant profileBeds + postcode heuristicFamily / Rent by the room
Rent by the room feasibilityMin 3 beds for C4 routeFeasible
Comparables
sold within 0.5 miLoading nearby sold…
Location & transport
Tax & exit
Tax bandLtd Co 25%
Mortgage-interest tax rule credit£6,125
Annual rental tax£0
CGT yr 5£0 · company level
5y net total-£21,516
Acquisition costs
25% deposit£150,000
Stamp duty£50,000
Refurb£19,085
Legal + survey£2,900
Mortgage + broker£10,000
Cash needed£231,985
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
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Your notes
Description& agent copyRightmove
* £600,000 to £625,000 Guide Price *
Nestled in the desirable area of Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford, this charming semi-detached house presents an excellent opportunity for families seeking a spacious and comfortable home. Boasting four well-proportioned bedrooms, this extended family residence offers ample space for both relaxation and entertaining.
Upon entering, you are greeted by two inviting reception rooms, perfect for hosting guests or enjoying quiet evenings with lo…
Floor plans
Listing
Sources: Rightmove · HM Land Registry · Ofsted · EA Flood Zones
Estimates not financial advice
Estimates not financial advice