Real 16.63% Rent by the room return before costs but flagged risks need pricing in.
Why it works
8.65% return before costs — above-market
16.6% Rent by the room return before costs (net 8.25% after CapEx + bills) — conversion play
Stress Rent-covers-mortgage check PASS at 6.5% rate stress — lender-friendly
Why to be cautious
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
+£19/mo
Barely breaks even each month
Price
£130K
No local sold comps to compare
Return · IRR
0.8%/yr
Modest annualised return
Cash to get in
£61K
Deposit + fees + refurb
Return before costson price · Rent by the room16.63%5-yr return on cash 8%Rent est. £937 (£831–£1,057)
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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Offer (£)
Monthly rent (£)
Local comp range: £831–£1,057/mo · n=18
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £32,500
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 (£12,593–£23,506 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Standard house — £1,100 legal + £600 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £97,500 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.
Housing-benefit (LHA) scheme detailBRMA Rotherham · cap £549/mo
Housing-benefit rent scheme detail
Per-BRMA Local Housing Allowance + per-LA council leasing scheme.
Rental Market Area (BRMA):
Rotherham
LHA monthly cap:
£549
Scheme type:
none
Premium:
+1000% premium over LHA cap
Typical lease:
0 years lease
Management:
landlord pays agent (typical 10%)
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Rent by the room conversion upside
As-is Rent it out vs converted Rent by the room
+£369/mo cash flow vs Rent it out if converted to Rent by the room
22.15% Return before costs on price converted vs 8.65% as-is
🔓 +2 bedrooms potential
medium confidence
Unlocks ~£14,416/yr extra rent
3 → 5 lettable rooms
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 (3 beds + 3 reception(s)) in 83 m²; convert 2 spare room(s) to bedrooms, keeping one reception as the lounge → up to 5 lettable rooms (2 double, 0 single); sized to Rotherham adopted standard (6.52/10.23 m²; Houses in Multiple Occupation Guidance and Amenity Standards, January 2018 (updated September 2018)); adds ~£1,201/mo; loft conversion may add 1-2 further rooms (subject to head height/planning — not counted); mandatory HMO licence (5+ persons, England)
Pro members see the floorplan with every convertible room outlined in green. Verify room sizes before offering.
3 → 5 bed HMO+2 doubles
HMO licence
✓Sized to Rotherham'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 (3 lettable rooms)
3× Double @ £601/mo
≈ £1,802/mo gross room income
As-is Rent it out
Monthly profit+£40
Return before costson price8.65%
Cash needed£44,398
If converted to Rent by the room
Monthly profit+£409
Return before costson price22.15%
Cash needed£60,398
Δ vs Rent it outMonthly profit+£369
+2 rooms (5 total)
Monthly profit+£762
Return before costson price27.72%
Cash needed£80,398
Extra rent+£1,201/mo
Show conversion detail
Conversion cost estimate
£50,400
Range: £44,100 – £58,800
Fire safety, plumbing, partitioning, licensing.
Rates as of Apr 2026
£42,304–£78,000full refurb + room split
⚠️ Capped at 60% of £130,000 asking (£78,000). Raw model: £55,700–£102,700. Verify with a surveyor before offering.
What's in this cost
Kitchen£6,835–£13,671
1 × bathroom£4,557–£8,354
Rewire£3,342–£5,848
Replumb£2,506–£5,013
Windows£8,354–£15,038
Paint + decor£6,684–£11,696
Flooring£10,025–£18,380
Based on 5 HMO comps within 527 m
Comparables
sold within 0.5 mi
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Location & area intelligence
Transport 90 / 100
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Transport score90 / 100
On the map
Registered HMOs
Approved HMO conversions
Pending HMO applications
Schools & catchment3 schools nearby
Nearby schoolsOfsted-rated, nearest first3 of 5
The Willows School
Not applicable · Academy special converter · S66 9NT
Good
Thurcroft Infant School
Primary · Academy converter · S66 9NT
Not rated
Thurcroft Junior Academy
Primary · Academy sponsor led · S66 9DD
Not rated
Ofsted · postcode-area match. Catchment areas vary year to year — verify with the local council before relying for school admissions.
Tax treatment
£147/yr kept
Annual gross rent£11,244
Section 24 credit£0
Annual tax due£136
Post-tax Monthly profitannual£147
Exit costs
£4,666 after CGT
Projected sale price (5y · 2%/yr growth)£143,531
Capital gain (pre-CGT)£13,531
Sale costs (~2.5%)£3,588
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 profitafter CGT£4,666
Rates as of Oct 2024
Acquisition costs
£60,540cash needed
Purchase price£130,000
Deposit (25%)£32,500
Stamp duty+5% additional-property surcharge£6,600
Refurb£16,790
Legal + survey£1,700
Mortgage fees£2,950
Total cash neededdeposit + costs (loan covers the rest)£60,540
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
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The Property
This well-presented and spacious family home offers generous living accommodation, making it an excellent choice for growing families or buyers seeking versatile living space. The ground floor comprises a comfortable lounge providing an ideal setting for everyday relaxation, a separate dining room perfect for family meals and entertaining, and a bright conservatory that extends the living accommodation and enjoys views over the garden. The well-appointed kitchen/…
Stress Rent-covers-mortgage check PASS at 6.5% rate stress
8.65% Return before costs — above-market
16.6% Rent by the roomReturn before costs — conversion play
Price
£130K
Return before costs (best)
16.63%
Rent by the room
Bedrooms
3
1 bath
Energy rating
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Offer (£)
Monthly rent (£)
Local comp range: £831–£1,057/mo · n=18
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £32,500
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 (£12,593–£23,506 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Standard house — £1,100 legal + £600 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £97,500 loan + £1,000 booking fee
Housing-benefit (LHA) scheme detailBRMA Rotherham · cap £549/mo
Housing-benefit rent scheme detail
Per-BRMA Local Housing Allowance + per-LA council leasing scheme.
Rental Market Area (BRMA):
Rotherham
LHA monthly cap:
£549
Scheme type:
none
Premium:
+1000% 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
£11,244
£4,191
£6,338
£0
£136
£580
£580
Year 2
£11,581
£4,316
£6,338
£0
£176
£752
£1,331
Year 3
£11,929
£4,446
£6,338
£0
£218
£927
£2,259
Year 4
£12,287
£4,579
£6,338
£0
£260
£1,110
£3,369
Year 5
£12,655
£4,717
£6,338
£0
£304
£1,297
£4,666
Rent by the roomupside
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Rent by the room conversion upside—▾
Required
Rooms (3+)3 bd
Conversion£30,000
If converted
Gross / mo£1,802
Gross Rent by the room yield16.63%
What we verified
12 total
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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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PropertySchoolsUniversitiesStationsArticle 4
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Tax & exit
Ltd Co
Tax bandLtd Co 25%
Mortgage-interest tax rule credit£1,268
Annual rental tax£54
CGT yr 5£0 · company level
5y net total£4,666
Acquisition costs
£61K
25% deposit£32,500
Stamp duty£6,600
Refurb£16,790
Legal + survey£1,700
Mortgage + broker£2,950
Cash needed£60,540
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The Property
This well-presented and spacious family home offers generous living accommodation, making it an excellent choice for growing families or buyers seeking versatile living space. The ground floor comprises a comfortable lounge providing an ideal setting for everyday relaxation, a separate dining room perfect for family meals and entertaining, and a bright conservatory that extends the living accommodation and enjoys views over the garden. The well-appointed kitchen/…