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Weak
6.86% return before costs — market rent unverified, verify rent + comps locally.
Why it works
Why to be cautious
- EPC D — must hit C by 2030 (~£3,000–£7,000)
- Monthly profit −£220/mo — significantly negative — real recurring drain
- -4.3% 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.
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Monthly cashflow
−£220/mo
You top up £220/mo
Price vs market
Above comparable sales
+66% vs 12 sold
Return · IRR
-4.3%/yr
Loses money over 5 years
Cash to get in
£59K
Deposit + fees + refurb
Price £135KReturn before costs on price 6.86%5-yr return on cash -17%Rent est. £772 (£712–£837)
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 20 May 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: £712–£837/mo · n=45
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £33,750
Standard 75% LTV for BTL
Mortgage rate5y fixed5.8%
5-year fixed at 75% LTV — 5.75% (as of 2026-05-20).
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 (£10,078–£18,812 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Leasehold flat — £1,500 legal + £500 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £101,250 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 sub-£200K
Maintenance (£/mo)
Semi/flat: £67/mo proxy
Leasehold costs
Result · Rent it out
Monthly profit
-£220
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£772/mo gross
£742/mo collected · £30/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£548Mortgage£414Costs
Outgoings exceed rent — you top up £220/mo
Mortgage£548
Costs£414
Management£77
Maintenance£67
Insurance£20
CapEx reserve£39
Voids + council tax£7
Service charge + ground rent£100
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax—
Shortfall−£220
Returns
Return before costs on price6.86%
Cash return on cash-4.46%
Gross margin£329
Cash needed£59,162
Monthly profit paybackn/a (monthly loss)
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress1.35
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 | £9,264 | £4,963 | £6,581 | £0 | £0 | -£2,280 | -£2,280 |
| Year 2 | £9,542 | £5,111 | £6,581 | £0 | £0 | -£2,151 | -£4,431 |
| Year 3 | £9,828 | £5,265 | £6,581 | £0 | £0 | -£2,018 | -£6,449 |
| Year 4 | £10,123 | £5,423 | £6,581 | £0 | £0 | -£1,881 | -£8,330 |
| Year 5 | £10,427 | £5,585 | £6,581 | £0 | £0 | -£1,740 | -£10,070 |
Disposal gain (gross)-£12,062
CGT£0
Net Disposal proceeds£145,325
What we verified
What we verified
24052 ok · 4 caution · 0 fail · 5 unknown
Legal & planning
LeaseholdLeasehold
Tenure & planningLeasehold
Legal & planning
2 checks- TenureUnknown
- Lease lengthUnknown
Building condition
Energy ratingD
EPC& 2030 deadlineEPC register
▼
ABCDEFG
Current rating
From listing descriptionBand D
MEES 2030 compliance
C required for new tenancies
FAIL
Upgrade to C
estimated cost
£3k–£7k
EPC band from listing · verify certificate before exchanging
Find EPC certificate →Cladding safety certificateNot stated on the listing
EWS1& cladding statusListing signal
OKInfoVerifyCritical
Severity
Inferred from listing text
OK
Floor
EWS1 typically required above 18m
Floor 0
Lender impact
Ground floor — building almost certainly ≤ 11 m, EWS1 likely not required (RICS Mar 2021 guidance).
Mortgageable
A1/A2 = mortgageable · B1 = mortgageable with plan · B2 = remediation required
RICS EWS1 guidance →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 profileMixed demand
Tenant profilelikely cohortHD1 4HT · 2 bed
Primary profile
Mixed demand
Nearest university
for student-let assessment
University of Leeds · 23.8 km
Reason
Mixed-demand area without a single dominant tenant cohort. Local lettings agent can clarify.
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
2-bed · 1-bath · 807 sqft
£22k–£43k
£ per sqft
building cost only
£27–£53
Per-item breakdown (4 lines)
- Kitchen · Full unit replacement£3,840–£8,640
- 1 × bathroom · Full strip + retile£3,325–£6,650
- Paint + decor£5,649–£10,491
- Flooring · Carpet on bedrooms + LVT/laminate downstairs£8,877–£16,947
Guide rates · UK May 2026
Tier-based bands — get a builder quote before exchanging.
Rent by the room licensingN/A
Price & sale history179d on market6 price changes
Sale price historythis address, HM Land RegistryPrice-Paid Data
Asking vs last sale
£128,000 in 2020 → £135,000 asking
+5.5%in 6y
- 2020£128,000+17.4% in 5y
- 2015£109,000-12.8% in 9y
- 2006£125,000+92.3% in 5y
- 2001£65,000+10.2% in 1y
- 2000£59,000+21.6% in 2y
- 1998£48,500+51.6% in 2y
- 1996£32,000—
HM Land Registry · Price-Paid Data (Open Government Licence). Growth percentages are nominal — not adjusted for inflation or local market movement.
Strategy matrix
Council lease wins — -£183/mo · £36/mo ahead of Rent it out
| Strategy | Return before costs on price | Monthly profit | Cash needed | 5y Return on your cash on cash | Risk | Feasibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent it out | 6.86% | -£220 | £59,162 | -17.0% | Low | Feasible |
| Housing-benefit rent | 4.66% | -£458 | £59,162 | -41.6% | Med | Feasible |
| ⭐ Council lease | 6.86% | -£183 | £59,162 | -16.3% | Low | Feasible |
| Refurb & refinance | 6.86% | -£220 | £71,287 | -14.1% | Med | Feasible |
| Short-stay let / Airbnb | — | — | — | — | — | Disabledno local short-let data |
| Buy, improve & sell | 0.00% | -£291 | £162,762 | 0% | Med | Feasible |
| Rent by the room | — | — | — | — | — | Disabledneeds 3+ beds |
Housing-benefit (LHA) scheme detailBRMA Kirklees · cap £524/mo
Housing-benefit rent scheme detail
- Rental Market Area (BRMA):
- Kirklees
- LHA monthly cap:
- £524
- Scheme type:
- none
- Premium:
- +900% premium over LHA cap
- Typical lease:
- 0 years lease
- Management:
- landlord pays agent (typical 10%)
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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
+£497/mo cash flow vs Rent it out if converted to Rent by the room
21.33% Return before costs on price converted vs 6.86% as-is
As-is Rent it out
Monthly profit-£104
Return before costs on price6.86%
Cash needed£45,648
If converted to Rent by the room
Monthly profit+£393
Return before costs on price21.33%
Cash needed£61,648
Δ vs Rent it out Monthly profit+£497
Show conversion detail
Cannot Rent by the room:Only 2 bed — too small for an HMO (3+ unrelated tenants from 2+ households) without major reconfiguration.
Conversion cost estimate
£46,200
Range: £39,900 – £54,600
Fire safety, plumbing, partitioning, licensing.
Rates as of Apr 2026
£43,742–£81,000full refurb + room split
⚠️ Capped at 60% of £135,000 asking (£81,000). Raw model: £44,859–£83,069. Verify with a surveyor before offering.
What's in this cost
- Kitchen£8,776–£17,552
- 1 × bathroom£5,851–£10,726
- Rewire£3,148–£5,508
- Replumb£2,361–£4,721
- Windows£7,869–£14,164
- Paint + decor£6,295–£11,017
- Flooring£9,443–£17,312
Comparables
sold within 0.5 miWide · CV 50.8%Med confidence
Loading nearby sold…
Location & area intelligence
Transport score100 / 100
On the map
- Registered HMOs
- Approved HMO conversions
- Pending HMO applications
Schools & catchment5 schools nearby
Nearby schoolsOfsted-rated, nearest first5 of 5
- Not ratedGreenhead College16 plus · Further education · HD1 4ES
- Not ratedES Independent School KirkleesNot applicable · Other independent school · HD1 4EN
- Not ratedHuddersfield Grammar SchoolNot applicable · Other independent school · HD1 4QX
- Not ratedPaddock Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · Foundation school · HD1 4JJ
- Not ratedSpring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · HD1 4BJ
Ofsted · postcode-area match. Catchment areas vary year to year — verify with the local council before relying for school admissions.
Tax treatment
Annual gross rent£9,264
Section 24 credit£0
Annual tax due£0
Post-tax Monthly profit annual-£2,636
Exit costs
Projected sale price (5y · 2%/yr growth)£149,051
Capital gain (pre-CGT)£14,051
Sale costs (~2.5%)£3,726
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-£10,070
Rates as of Oct 2024
Acquisition costs
£59,162cash neededPurchase price£135,000
Deposit (25%)£33,750
Stamp duty+5% additional-property surcharge£6,950
Refurb£13,437
Legal + survey£2,000
Mortgage fees£3,025
Total cash neededdeposit + costs (loan covers the rest)£59,162
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
About this propertydescription · rightmove
Description& agent copyRightmove
A spacious top floor apartment (second floor) within this beautiful stone built Victorian villa originally constructed Circa 1884 and facing onto Greenhead Park.
The apartment itself is located to the rear of the property and as such enjoys southerly views from its elevated position with Castle Hill in the distance.
Approached through imposing stone gate piers, there is off-road parking and has stone entrance portico giving access to a communal entrance vestibule and hallwa…
Floor plans
Listing metarightmove · Simon Blyth
About this listing
179 days · RightmovePrice history
5-year price trend
Monthly profit
−£220
Cash needed
£59K
Return after costs
-4.46%
IRR
-4.33%
Listed 179d ago
4 FLAT 6, PARK DRIVE SOUTH, HUDDERSFIELD, HD1 4HT
✓ Verified address
flat · 2 bed · 1 bath · 807 sqft
£135,000
est £772 · 6.86% gross
Chain freeEPC D
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Marginal
6.86% — verify the rent + comps locally.
Energy rating D — must hit C by 2030 (~£3,000–£7,000)
Chain free
Price
£135K
66% above sold comps
Return before costs
6.86%
est rent £772/monot enough comparablesRange £712–£837/mo (Q1–Q3)
Bedrooms
2
1 bath
Energy rating
D
Energy rating
Deal flags1 issue
EPC D — upgrade by 2030
Must reach EPC C by 2030 to let on a new tenancy
Run the numbers
What-if calculator
Rates as of 20 May 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: £712–£837/mo · n=45
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £33,750
Standard 75% LTV for BTL
Mortgage rate5y fixed5.8%
5-year fixed at 75% LTV — 5.75% (as of 2026-05-20).
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 (£10,078–£18,812 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Leasehold flat — £1,500 legal + £500 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £101,250 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 sub-£200K
Maintenance (£/mo)
Semi/flat: £67/mo proxy
Leasehold costs
Result · Rent it out
Monthly profit
-£220
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£772/mo gross
£742/mo collected · £30/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£548Mortgage£414Costs
Outgoings exceed rent — you top up £220/mo
Mortgage£548
Costs£414
Management£77
Maintenance£67
Insurance£20
CapEx reserve£39
Voids + council tax£7
Service charge + ground rent£100
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax—
Shortfall−£220
Returns
Return before costs on price6.86%
Cash return on cash-4.46%
Gross margin£329
Cash needed£59,162
Monthly profit paybackn/a (monthly loss)
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress1.35
Rent-covers-mortgage check FAIL · stress 6.5% (need ≥ 1.45)
Housing-benefit (LHA) scheme detailBRMA Kirklees · cap £524/mo
Housing-benefit rent scheme detail
- Rental Market Area (BRMA):
- Kirklees
- LHA monthly cap:
- £524
- Scheme type:
- none
- Premium:
- +900% premium over LHA cap
- Typical lease:
- 0 years lease
- Management:
- landlord pays agent (typical 10%)
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 | £9,264 | £4,963 | £6,581 | £0 | £0 | -£2,280 | -£2,280 |
| Year 2 | £9,542 | £5,111 | £6,581 | £0 | £0 | -£2,151 | -£4,431 |
| Year 3 | £9,828 | £5,265 | £6,581 | £0 | £0 | -£2,018 | -£6,449 |
| Year 4 | £10,123 | £5,423 | £6,581 | £0 | £0 | -£1,881 | -£8,330 |
| Year 5 | £10,427 | £5,585 | £6,581 | £0 | £0 | -£1,740 | -£10,070 |
Rent by the room upside
What we verified
3406
Legal & planning▾
Article 4HMO restriction lookupUnknown
Rent by the room licensingMandatory if 5+ unrelatedN/A
TenureTenure typeLeasehold
HeritageListed building / conservation areaNot stated on the listing
Building condition▾
EPC~£3,000–£7,000 to upgrade to CD
EWS1External wall safety (cladding)Not stated on the listing
Refurb costBased on beds + baths + sqftEstimate available
Service chargeReduces net yield£900/yr
Area▾
Crimepolice.uk · monthlyChecking…
SchoolsGIAS · OfstedChecking…
FloodEA Flood Map · England onlyChecking…
Investor profile▾
Tenant profileBeds + postcode heuristicFamily let
Rent by the room feasibilityMin 3 beds for C4 routeBelow threshold
Comparables
sold within 0.5 miWide · CV 50.8%Med confidence
Loading nearby sold…
Location & transport
Tax & exit
Tax bandLtd Co 25%
Mortgage-interest tax rule credit£1,316
Annual rental tax£0
CGT yr 5£0 · company level
5y net total-£10,070
Acquisition costs
25% deposit£33,750
Stamp duty£6,950
Refurb£13,437
Legal + survey£2,000
Mortgage + broker£3,025
Cash needed£59,162
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
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Your notes
Description& agent copyRightmove
A spacious top floor apartment (second floor) within this beautiful stone built Victorian villa originally constructed Circa 1884 and facing onto Greenhead Park.
The apartment itself is located to the rear of the property and as such enjoys southerly views from its elevated position with Castle Hill in the distance.
Approached through imposing stone gate piers, there is off-road parking and has stone entrance portico giving access to a communal entrance vestibule and hallwa…
Floor plans
Listing
Sources: Rightmove · HM Land Registry · Ofsted · EA Flood Zones
Estimates not financial advice
Estimates not financial advice