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7.76% Rent by the room return before costs — verify the rent + comps locally.
Why it works
Why to be cautious
- Monthly profit −£260/mo — significantly negative — real recurring drain
- -2.8% 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
−£260/mo
You top up £260/mo
Price
£280K
No local sold comps to compare
Return · IRR
-2.8%/yr
Loses money over 5 years
Cash to get in
£110K
Deposit + fees + refurb
Return before costs on price · Rent by the room 7.76%5-yr return on cash -8%Rent est. £1,334 (£1,219–£1,460)
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: £1,219–£1,460/mo · n=63
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £70,000
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 (£11,333–£21,155 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Standard house — £1,400 legal + £750 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £210,000 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 £200K–£400K
Maintenance (£/mo)
Semi/flat: £67/mo proxy
Leasehold costs
Result · Rent it out
Monthly profit
-£260
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£1,334/mo gross
£1,283/mo collected · £51/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£1,138Mortgage£405Costs
Outgoings exceed rent — you top up £260/mo
Mortgage£1,138
Costs£405
Management£133
Maintenance£67
Insurance£28
CapEx reserve£67
Voids + council tax£6
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax—
Shortfall−£260
Returns
Return before costs on price5.72%
Cash return on cash-2.82%
Gross margin£878
Cash needed£110,461
Monthly profit paybackn/a (monthly loss)
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress1.13
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 | £16,008 | £4,859 | £13,650 | £0 | £0 | -£2,501 | -£2,501 |
| Year 2 | £16,488 | £5,005 | £13,650 | £0 | £0 | -£2,167 | -£4,668 |
| Year 3 | £16,983 | £5,155 | £13,650 | £0 | £0 | -£1,822 | -£6,490 |
| Year 4 | £17,492 | £5,310 | £13,650 | £0 | £0 | -£1,467 | -£7,958 |
| Year 5 | £18,017 | £5,469 | £13,650 | £0 | £0 | -£1,102 | -£9,060 |
Disposal gain (gross)-£13,847
CGT£0
Net Disposal proceeds£301,414
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
Conversion approvability
Per-property planning assessment
Uncertain50% likely
Confidence: low
- Article 4 direction applies — planning permission required for C3->C4 HMO
- no known HMOs within 100m (below threshold)
- local council HMO approval rate 49% (410 decisions)
- this council refuses HMOs that would sandwich a family home between two HMOs — check both adjoining properties
- NO HMO concentration data for this council: neither a licensed register nor granted change-of-use decisions nearby. This is ABSENCE OF DATA, not absence of HMOs — verify with the council before relying on it
Rent by the room concentration nearby
≈0.0% within 100 m vs 10% policy
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 cohortB26 · 3 bed
Primary profile
Family let
Nearest university
for student-let assessment
Birmingham City · 8.2 km
Reason
3-bed house in a suburban area — family-let demand dominates; check local school catchment ratings.
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
3-bed · 2-bath · 990 sqft
£28k–£56k
£ per sqft
building cost only
£29–£56
Per-item breakdown (4 lines)
- Kitchen · Full unit replacement£3,840–£8,640
- 2 × bathroom · Full strip + retile£6,650–£13,300
- Paint + decor£6,930–£12,870
- Flooring · Carpet on bedrooms + LVT/laminate downstairs£10,890–£20,790
Guide rates · UK May 2026 · sqft auto-estimated from beds
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 history71d on marketno cuts yet
Strategy matrix
Rent it out wins — -£260/mo · level with Refurb & refinance
| Strategy | Return before costs on price | Monthly profit | Cash needed | 5y Return on your cash on cash | Risk | Feasibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Rent it out | 5.72% | -£260 | £110,461 | -8.2% | Low | Feasible |
| Housing-benefit rent | 3.53% | -£728 | £110,461 | -34.5% | Med | Feasible |
| Council lease | 0.00% | -£1,337 | £110,461 | -73.3% | Low | Feasible |
| Refurb & refinance | 5.72% | -£260 | £130,505 | -6.9% | Med | Feasible |
| Short-stay let / Airbnb | 5.84% | -£605 | £110,461 | -30.8% | High | Feasible |
| Buy, improve & sell | 0.00% | -£199 | £321,305 | 4% | Med | Feasible |
| Rent by the room | 7.76% | -£1,234 | £136,461 | -47.9% | — | Feasible |
Short-let (SA) context306 active short-lets nearby
Short-let market context
- 306 active short-let listings in this postcode
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Pro analysis — outcome range, stress tests & portfolio impact
Local lettings demanddays-to-let · supply now · trend
Local lettings demandby strategyLive area data
Short-stay let36% occupancy
£125/night ADR
Based on 98 short-let comps nearby
Rent by the room conversion upside
+£133/mo cash flow vs Rent it out if converted to Rent by the room
10.29% Return before costs on price converted vs 5.72% as-is
Room mix (3 lettable rooms)
1× Double @ £612/mo1× Single @ £484/mo1× En-suite @ £716/mo
≈ £1,811/mo gross room income
As-is Rent it out
Monthly profit-£214
Return before costs on price5.72%
Cash needed£81,898
If converted to Rent by the room
Monthly profit-£81
Return before costs on price10.29%
Cash needed£97,898
Δ vs Rent it out Monthly profit+£133
Show conversion detail
Conversion cost estimate
£48,400
Range: £41,800 – £57,200
Fire safety, plumbing, partitioning, licensing.
Rates as of Apr 2026
Planning approval likelihood
Uncertain · 50% likely
low confidence
- Article 4 direction applies — planning permission required for C3->C4 HMO
- no known HMOs within 100m (below threshold)
- local council HMO approval rate 49% (410 decisions)
≈0.0% within 100 m vs 10% policy
£62,180–£116,810full refurb + room split
What's in this cost
- Kitchen£9,180–£18,360
- 2 × bathroom£12,300–£22,550
- Rewire£4,400–£7,700
- Replumb£3,300–£6,600
- Windows£11,000–£19,800
- Paint + decor£8,800–£16,500
- Flooring£13,200–£25,300
Based on 224 HMO comps within 3.1 km
Comparables
sold within 0.5 miLoading nearby sold…
Location & area intelligence
Transport score90 / 100
On the map
- Registered HMOs
- Approved HMO conversions
- Pending HMO applications
CITY WIDE HMO
≈0.0% within 100 m vs 10% policy
Tax treatment
Annual gross rent£16,008
Section 24 credit£0
Annual tax due£0
Post-tax Monthly profit annual-£3,117
Exit costs
Projected sale price (5y · 2%/yr growth)£309,143
Capital gain (pre-CGT)£29,143
Sale costs (~2.5%)£7,729
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-£9,060
Rates as of Oct 2024
Acquisition costs
£110,461cash neededPurchase price£280,000
Deposit (25%)£70,000
Stamp duty+5% additional-property surcharge£18,000
Refurb£15,111
Legal + survey£2,150
Mortgage fees£5,200
Total cash neededdeposit + costs (loan covers the rest)£110,461
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
About this propertydescription · onthemarket
Description& agent copyOnTheMarket
Situated on Parkdale Road in the popular B26 area of Birmingham, this well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached home offers spacious and versatile accommodation throughout. Decorated in neutral tones, the property benefits from an open-plan reception and dining space, a bright conservatory, modern kitchen, ground floor shower room, private rear garden and driveway parking, making it an ideal choice for families and professionals alike.
This home, perfect for families, is en…
Floor plans
Listing metaonthemarket · John Shepherd - Solihull
About this listing
71 days · OnTheMarketPrice history
5-year price trend
Monthly profit
−£260
Cash needed
£110K
Return after costs
-2.82%
IRR
-2.79%
Listed 71d ago
Parkdale Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26, Birmingham, B26
semi-detached · 3 bed · 2 bath
£280,000
est £1,334 · 5.72% gross
1 / 5
28/100
Marginal
7.76% — verify the rent + comps locally.
5.72% Return before costs — around the area average for this property type.
Monthly profit −£260/mo at the default 25% deposit @ 5.5% — open the calculator to stress-test.
Price
£280K
Return before costs (best)
7.76%
Rent by the room
Bedrooms
3
2 bath
Energy rating
—
Energy rating
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: £1,219–£1,460/mo · n=63
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £70,000
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 (£11,333–£21,155 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Standard house — £1,400 legal + £750 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £210,000 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 £200K–£400K
Maintenance (£/mo)
Semi/flat: £67/mo proxy
Leasehold costs
Result · Rent it out
Monthly profit
-£260
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£1,334/mo gross
£1,283/mo collected · £51/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£1,138Mortgage£405Costs
Outgoings exceed rent — you top up £260/mo
Mortgage£1,138
Costs£405
Management£133
Maintenance£67
Insurance£28
CapEx reserve£67
Voids + council tax£6
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax—
Shortfall−£260
Returns
Return before costs on price5.72%
Cash return on cash-2.82%
Gross margin£878
Cash needed£110,461
Monthly profit paybackn/a (monthly loss)
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress1.13
Rent-covers-mortgage check FAIL · stress 6.5% (need ≥ 1.45)
Short-let (SA) context306 active short-lets nearby
Short-let market context
- 306 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 | £16,008 | £4,859 | £13,650 | £0 | £0 | -£2,501 | -£2,501 |
| Year 2 | £16,488 | £5,005 | £13,650 | £0 | £0 | -£2,167 | -£4,668 |
| Year 3 | £16,983 | £5,155 | £13,650 | £0 | £0 | -£1,822 | -£6,490 |
| Year 4 | £17,492 | £5,310 | £13,650 | £0 | £0 | -£1,467 | -£7,958 |
| Year 5 | £18,017 | £5,469 | £13,650 | £0 | £0 | -£1,102 | -£9,060 |
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£2,730
Annual rental tax£0
CGT yr 5£0 · company level
5y net total-£9,060
Acquisition costs
25% deposit£70,000
Stamp duty£18,000
Refurb£15,111
Legal + survey£2,150
Mortgage + broker£5,200
Cash needed£110,461
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
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Your notes
Description& agent copyOnTheMarket
Situated on Parkdale Road in the popular B26 area of Birmingham, this well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached home offers spacious and versatile accommodation throughout. Decorated in neutral tones, the property benefits from an open-plan reception and dining space, a bright conservatory, modern kitchen, ground floor shower room, private rear garden and driveway parking, making it an ideal choice for families and professionals alike.
This home, perfect for families, is en…
Floor plans
Listing
Sources: Rightmove · HM Land Registry · Ofsted · EA Flood Zones
Estimates not financial advice
Estimates not financial advice