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4.62% Rent by the room return before costs — verify the rent + comps locally.
Why it works
Why to be cautious
- Service charge unknown — could swing £100-300/mo
- 3.69% return — below most lender Rent-covers-mortgage checks
- Monthly profit −£1,136/mo — heavily negative — needs monthly capital injection
- -7.9% 5y IRR — capital outlay disproportionate to returns
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Monthly cashflow
−£1K/mo
You top up £1K/mo
Price
£525K
No local sold comps to compare
Return · IRR
-7.9%/yr
Loses money over 5 years
Cash to get in
£201K
Deposit + fees + refurb
Return before costs on price · Rent by the room 4.62%5-yr return on cash -30%Rent est. £1,614 (£1,613–£1,615)
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
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: £1,613–£1,615/mo · n=5
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £131,250
Standard 75% LTV for BTL
Mortgage rate5y fixed5.5%
5-year fixed (market average) — 5.50% (as of 2026-05).
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 (£)
Leasehold house — £2,375 legal + £1,000 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £393,750 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)
Default £67/mo — type unknown
Leasehold costs
Result · Rent it out
Monthly profit
-£1,136
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£1,614/mo gross
£1,552/mo collected · £62/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£2,051Mortgage£637Costs
Outgoings exceed rent — you top up £1,136/mo
Mortgage£2,051
Costs£637
Management£161
Maintenance£67
Insurance£40
CapEx reserve£81
Voids + council tax£9
Service charge + ground rent£175
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax—
Shortfall−£1,136
Returns
Return before costs on price3.69%
Cash return on cash-6.78%
Gross margin£915
Cash needed£201,111
Monthly profit paybackn/a (monthly loss)
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress0.73
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 | £19,368 | £7,646 | £24,609 | £0 | £0 | -£12,888 | -£12,888 |
| Year 2 | £19,949 | £7,876 | £24,609 | £0 | £0 | -£12,536 | -£25,423 |
| Year 3 | £20,548 | £8,112 | £24,609 | £0 | £0 | -£12,174 | -£37,597 |
| Year 4 | £21,164 | £8,355 | £24,609 | £0 | £0 | -£11,801 | -£49,398 |
| Year 5 | £21,799 | £8,606 | £24,609 | £0 | £0 | -£11,416 | -£60,814 |
Disposal gain (gross)-£20,835
CGT£0
Net Disposal proceeds£565,151
What we verified
What we verified
32063 ok · 2 caution · 0 fail · 6 unknown
Legal & planning
LeaseholdLeasehold
Tenure & planningLeasehold
Legal & planning
2 checks- TenureUnknown
- Lease lengthUnknown
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
EWS1& cladding statusListing signal
OKInfoVerifyCritical
Severity
Inferred from listing text
Critical
Lender impact
Top-floor / penthouse listing — building almost certainly > 11 m. Must have EWS1 or PAS 9980 to be mortgageable; verify with vendor.
Most lenders refuse
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
SchoolsNo postcode
Schools& Ofsted catchmentGIAS register
No schools indexed for this postcode sector.
Investor
Tenant profileMixed demand
Tenant profilelikely cohort3 bed
Primary profile
Mixed demand
Nearest university
for student-let assessment
University of Brighton · 29.2 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
3-bed · 3-bath · 990 sqft
£32k–£62k
£ per sqft
building cost only
£32–£63
Per-item breakdown (4 lines)
- Kitchen · Full unit replacement£3,840–£8,640
- 3 × bathroom · Full strip + retile£9,975–£19,950
- 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
Price & sale history31d on marketno cuts yet
Strategy matrix
Rent it out wins — -£1,136/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 | 3.69% | -£1,136 | £201,111 | -30.2% | Low | Feasible |
| Housing-benefit rent | 3.31% | -£1,366 | £201,111 | -36.0% | Med | Feasible |
| Council lease | 0.00% | -£2,437 | £201,111 | -73.4% | Low | Feasible |
| Refurb & refinance | 3.69% | -£1,136 | £233,405 | -26.1% | Med | Feasible |
| Short-stay let / Airbnb | 0.16% | -£2,394 | £201,111 | -72.0% | High | Feasible |
| Buy, improve & sell | 0.00% | -£386 | £592,030 | 6% | Med | Feasible |
| Rent by the room | 4.62% | -£2,264 | £227,111 | -55.8% | — | Feasible |
Short-let (SA) context243 active short-lets nearby
Short-let market context
- 243 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 let5% occupancy
£53/night ADR
Based on 3 short-let comps nearby
Rent by the room conversion upside
-£94/mo cash flow vs Rent it out if converted to Rent by the room
5.49% Return before costs on price converted vs 3.69% as-is
Room mix (3 lettable rooms)
1× Double @ £665/mo1× Single @ £655/mo1× En-suite @ £701/mo
≈ £2,021/mo gross room income
As-is Rent it out
Monthly profit-£944
Return before costs on price3.69%
Cash needed£143,148
If converted to Rent by the room
Monthly profit-£1,038
Return before costs on price5.49%
Cash needed£159,148
Δ vs Rent it out Monthly profit-£94
Show conversion detail
Conversion cost estimate
£40,000
Range: £34,000 – £48,000
Fire safety, plumbing, partitioning, licensing.
Rates as of Apr 2026
£60,390–£112,980full refurb + room split
What's in this cost
- Kitchen£8,640–£17,280
- 3 × bathroom£17,100–£31,350
- Rewire£3,960–£6,930
- Replumb£2,970–£5,940
- Windows£9,900–£17,820
- Paint + decor£6,930–£12,870
- Flooring£10,890–£20,790
Based on 352 HMO comps within 3.9 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
Tax treatment
Annual gross rent£19,368
Section 24 credit£0
Annual tax due£0
Post-tax Monthly profit annual-£13,632
Exit costs
Projected sale price (5y · 2%/yr growth)£579,642
Capital gain (pre-CGT)£54,642
Sale costs (~2.5%)£14,491
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-£60,814
Rates as of Oct 2024
Acquisition costs
£201,111cash neededPurchase price£525,000
Deposit (25%)£131,250
Stamp duty+5% additional-property surcharge£42,500
Refurb£15,111
Legal + survey£3,375
Mortgage fees£8,875
Total cash neededdeposit + costs (loan covers the rest)£201,111
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
About this propertydescription · onthemarket
Description& agent copyOnTheMarket
SUMMARY A simply stunning three-bedroom penthouse apartment set within an exclusive gated development in Sovereign Harbour South. Enjoying panoramic harbour, sea and South Downs views.
DESCRIPTION *COMING SOON* A truly stunning three-bedroom penthouse apartment, enviably positioned within an exclusive gated development in Sovereign Harbour South and boasting breathtaking panoramic views across the harbour, outer harbour, the sea and towards the South Downs.
The development…
Floor plans
Listing metaonthemarket · Fox & Sons - Langney
About this listing
31 days · OnTheMarketPrice history
No price history available.
Monthly profit
−£1,136
Cash needed
£201K
Return after costs
-6.78%
IRR
-7.94%
Listed 31d ago
The Piazza, Eastbourne, Eastbourne
penthouse · 3 bed · 3 bath
£525,000
est £1,614 · 3.69% gross
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Marginal
4.62% — verify the rent + comps locally.
3.69% Return before costs — around the area average for this property type.
Monthly profit −£1,136/mo at the default 25% deposit @ 5.5% — open the calculator to stress-test.
Price
£525K
Return before costs (best)
4.62%
Rent by the room
Bedrooms
3
3 bath
Energy rating
—
Energy rating
Run the numbers
What-if calculator
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: £1,613–£1,615/mo · n=5
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £131,250
Standard 75% LTV for BTL
Mortgage rate5y fixed5.5%
5-year fixed (market average) — 5.50% (as of 2026-05).
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 (£)
Leasehold house — £2,375 legal + £1,000 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £393,750 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)
Default £67/mo — type unknown
Leasehold costs
Result · Rent it out
Monthly profit
-£1,136
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£1,614/mo gross
£1,552/mo collected · £62/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£2,051Mortgage£637Costs
Outgoings exceed rent — you top up £1,136/mo
Mortgage£2,051
Costs£637
Management£161
Maintenance£67
Insurance£40
CapEx reserve£81
Voids + council tax£9
Service charge + ground rent£175
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax—
Shortfall−£1,136
Returns
Return before costs on price3.69%
Cash return on cash-6.78%
Gross margin£915
Cash needed£201,111
Monthly profit paybackn/a (monthly loss)
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress0.73
Rent-covers-mortgage check FAIL · stress 6.5% (need ≥ 1.45)
Short-let (SA) context243 active short-lets nearby
Short-let market context
- 243 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 | £19,368 | £7,646 | £24,609 | £0 | £0 | -£12,888 | -£12,888 |
| Year 2 | £19,949 | £7,876 | £24,609 | £0 | £0 | -£12,536 | -£25,423 |
| Year 3 | £20,548 | £8,112 | £24,609 | £0 | £0 | -£12,174 | -£37,597 |
| Year 4 | £21,164 | £8,355 | £24,609 | £0 | £0 | -£11,801 | -£49,398 |
| Year 5 | £21,799 | £8,606 | £24,609 | £0 | £0 | -£11,416 | -£60,814 |
Rent by the room upside
What we verified
4106
Legal & planning▾
Article 4HMO restriction lookupUnknown
Rent by the room licensingMandatory if 5+ unrelatedCheck LPA
TenureTenure typeLeasehold
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 · OfstedNo postcode
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£4,922
Annual rental tax£0
CGT yr 5£0 · company level
5y net total-£60,814
Acquisition costs
25% deposit£131,250
Stamp duty£42,500
Refurb£15,111
Legal + survey£3,375
Mortgage + broker£8,875
Cash needed£201,111
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
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Description& agent copyOnTheMarket
SUMMARY A simply stunning three-bedroom penthouse apartment set within an exclusive gated development in Sovereign Harbour South. Enjoying panoramic harbour, sea and South Downs views.
DESCRIPTION *COMING SOON* A truly stunning three-bedroom penthouse apartment, enviably positioned within an exclusive gated development in Sovereign Harbour South and boasting breathtaking panoramic views across the harbour, outer harbour, the sea and towards the South Downs.
The development…
Floor plans
Listing
Sources: Rightmove · HM Land Registry · Ofsted · EA Flood Zones
Estimates not financial advice
Estimates not financial advice