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7.45% Rent by the room return before costs — verify the rent + comps locally.
Why it works
Why to be cautious
- EPC D — must hit C by 2030 (~£3,000–£7,000)
- Monthly profit −£61/mo — mildly negative — equity build may cover
- -0.4% 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.
Property research tool — not a regulated financial service. Numbers are point-in-time estimates; how we decide →
Monthly cashflow
−£61/mo
You top up £61/mo
Price vs market
Above comparable sales
+5% vs 12 sold
Return · IRR
-0.4%/yr
Loses money over 5 years
Cash to get in
£93K
Deposit + fees + refurb
Price £235KReturn before costs on price · Rent by the room 7.45%5-yr return on cash 3%Rent est. £1,355 (£1,284–£1,430)
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: £1,284–£1,430/mo · n=7
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £58,750
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 (£10,751–£20,068 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Standard house — £1,100 legal + £600 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £176,250 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 £200K–£400K
Maintenance (£/mo)
Default £67/mo — type unknown
Leasehold costs
Result · Rent it out
Monthly profit
-£61
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£1,355/mo gross
£1,303/mo collected · £52/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£955Mortgage£409Costs
Outgoings exceed rent — you top up £61/mo
Mortgage£955
Costs£409
Management£136
Maintenance£67
Insurance£28
CapEx reserve£68
Voids + council tax£7
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax—
Shortfall−£61
Returns
Return before costs on price6.92%
Cash return on cash-0.79%
Gross margin£894
Cash needed£92,984
Monthly profit paybackn/a (monthly loss)
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress1.36
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 | £16,260 | £4,912 | £11,456 | £0 | £0 | -£108 | -£108 |
| Year 2 | £16,748 | £5,059 | £11,456 | £0 | £44 | £188 | £80 |
| Year 3 | £17,250 | £5,211 | £11,456 | £0 | £111 | £472 | £552 |
| Year 4 | £17,768 | £5,367 | £11,456 | £0 | £179 | £765 | £1,317 |
| Year 5 | £18,301 | £5,528 | £11,456 | £0 | £250 | £1,066 | £2,383 |
Disposal gain (gross)-£11,736
CGT£0
Net Disposal proceeds£252,973
What we verified
What we verified
51065 ok · 1 caution · 0 fail · 6 unknown
Legal & planning
LeaseholdFreehold
Tenure & planningFreehold
Legal & planning
1 checks- TenureFreehold
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 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
HeritageNot stated on the listing
Heritage& planning constraintsCADW 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
Wales uses a separate schools register — GIAS (the source we use for England) doesn't cover it.
Investor
Tenant profileFamily let
Tenant profilelikely cohortSA4 3AN · 3 bed
Primary profile
Family let
Nearest university
for student-let assessment
Cardiff University · 61.3 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 · 1-bath · 872 sqft
£23k–£45k
£ per sqft
building cost only
£26–£52
Per-item breakdown (4 lines)
- Kitchen · Full unit replacement£3,840–£8,640
- 1 × bathroom · Full strip + retile£3,325–£6,650
- Paint + decor£6,104–£11,336
- Flooring · Carpet on bedrooms + LVT/laminate downstairs£9,592–£18,312
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 history87d on marketno cuts yet
Strategy matrix
Council lease wins — +£108/mo · £169/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 | 6.92% | -£61 | £92,984 | 2.6% | Low | Feasible |
| Housing-benefit rent | 3.05% | -£717 | £92,984 | -42.2% | Med | Feasible |
| ⭐ Council lease | 6.92% | +£108 | £92,984 | 10.5% | Low | Feasible |
| Refurb & refinance | 6.92% | -£61 | £110,468 | 2.2% | Med | Feasible |
| Short-stay let / Airbnb | 8.06% | -£279 | £92,984 | -15.0% | High | Feasible |
| Buy, improve & sell | 0.00% | -£199 | £270,443 | 4% | Med | Feasible |
| Rent by the room | 7.60% | -£1,149 | £122,984 | -50.6% | — | Feasible |
Short-let (SA) context325 active short-lets nearby
Short-let market context
- 325 active short-let listings in this postcode
Housing-benefit (LHA) scheme detailBRMA Swansea · cap £598/mo
Housing-benefit rent scheme detail
- Rental Market Area (BRMA):
- Swansea
- LHA monthly cap:
- £598
- Scheme type:
- leasing
- Premium:
- +800% premium over LHA cap
- Typical lease:
- 0 years lease
- 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
Local lettings demandby strategyLive area data
Short-stay let33% occupancy
£156/night ADR
Based on 16 short-let comps nearby
Rent by the room conversion upside
+£98/mo cash flow vs Rent it out if converted to Rent by the room
12.26% Return before costs on price converted vs 6.92% as-is
Room mix (3 lettable rooms)
2× Double @ £511/mo1× Single @ £468/mo
≈ £1,489/mo gross room income
As-is Rent it out
Monthly profit-£21
Return before costs on price6.92%
Cash needed£70,648
If converted to Rent by the room
Monthly profit+£77
Return before costs on price12.26%
Cash needed£86,648
Δ vs Rent it out Monthly profit+£98
Show conversion detail
Conversion cost estimate
£48,000
Range: £42,000 – £56,000
Fire safety, plumbing, partitioning, licensing.
Rates as of Apr 2026
£44,860–£84,410full refurb + room split
What's in this cost
- Kitchen£8,640–£17,280
- 1 × bathroom£5,700–£10,450
- Rewire£3,488–£6,104
- Replumb£2,616–£5,232
- Windows£8,720–£15,696
- Paint + decor£6,104–£11,336
- Flooring£9,592–£18,312
Based on 27 HMO comps within 3.2 km
Comparables
sold within 0.5 miWide · CV 24.7%Med confidence
Loading nearby sold…
Location & area intelligence
Transport score70 / 100
On the map
- Registered HMOs
- Approved HMO conversions
- Pending HMO applications
Schools & catchment5 schools nearby
Nearby schoolsOfsted-rated, nearest first5 of 5
- Not ratedCrwys Primary SchoolNot applicable · Welsh establishment · SA4 3PU
- Not ratedGowerton Primary SchoolNot applicable · Welsh establishment · SA4 3EL
- Not ratedGowerton SchoolNot applicable · Welsh establishment · SA4 3DL
- Not ratedPenclawdd Primary SchoolNot applicable · Welsh establishment · SA4 3FH
- Not ratedYsgol Gyfun GwyrNot applicable · Welsh establishment · SA4 3DB
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£16,260
Section 24 credit£0
Annual tax due£0
Post-tax Monthly profit annual-£734
Exit costs
Projected sale price (5y · 2%/yr growth)£259,459
Capital gain (pre-CGT)£24,459
Sale costs (~2.5%)£6,486
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£2,383
Rates as of Oct 2024
Acquisition costs
£92,984cash neededPurchase price£235,000
Deposit (25%)£58,750
Stamp duty+4% higher-rate surcharge£13,675
Refurb£14,334
Legal + survey£1,700
Mortgage fees£4,525
Total cash neededdeposit + costs (loan covers the rest)£92,984
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
About this propertydescription · zoopla
Description& agent copyZoopla
John Francis offer for sale this delightful three-bedroom home, ideally located in the highly sought-after area of Gowerton-known as the gateway to the Gower. This well-presented dormer bungalow opens into a spacious and inviting hallway.
Floor plans
Nearby active comparables5 deals
Comparable rentals
SA4 · same beds + typeNo nearby rentals matched on postcode prefix + bedrooms + property type.
Listing metazoopla · John Francis - Gorseinon Sales
About this listing
87 days · ZooplaPrice history
5-year price trend
Monthly profit
−£61
Cash needed
£93K
Return after costs
-0.79%
IRR
-0.39%
Listed 87d ago
Gorwydd Road, Gowerton, Swansea SA4
bungalow · 3 bed · 1 bath · 872 sqft
£235,000
est £1,355 · 6.92% gross
EPC D
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35/100
Marginal
7.45% — verify the rent + comps locally.
Energy rating D — must hit C by 2030 (~£3,000–£7,000)
Price
£235K
5% above sold comps
Return before costs (best)
7.45%
Rent by the room
Bedrooms
3
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: £1,284–£1,430/mo · n=7
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £58,750
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 (£10,751–£20,068 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Standard house — £1,100 legal + £600 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £176,250 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 £200K–£400K
Maintenance (£/mo)
Default £67/mo — type unknown
Leasehold costs
Result · Rent it out
Monthly profit
-£61
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£1,355/mo gross
£1,303/mo collected · £52/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£955Mortgage£409Costs
Outgoings exceed rent — you top up £61/mo
Mortgage£955
Costs£409
Management£136
Maintenance£67
Insurance£28
CapEx reserve£68
Voids + council tax£7
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax—
Shortfall−£61
Returns
Return before costs on price6.92%
Cash return on cash-0.79%
Gross margin£894
Cash needed£92,984
Monthly profit paybackn/a (monthly loss)
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress1.36
Rent-covers-mortgage check FAIL · stress 6.5% (need ≥ 1.45)
Short-let (SA) context325 active short-lets nearby
Short-let market context
- 325 active short-let listings in this postcode
Housing-benefit (LHA) scheme detailBRMA Swansea · cap £598/mo
Housing-benefit rent scheme detail
- Rental Market Area (BRMA):
- Swansea
- LHA monthly cap:
- £598
- Scheme type:
- leasing
- Premium:
- +800% premium over LHA cap
- Typical lease:
- 0 years lease
- 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 | £16,260 | £4,912 | £11,456 | £0 | £0 | -£108 | -£108 |
| Year 2 | £16,748 | £5,059 | £11,456 | £0 | £44 | £188 | £80 |
| Year 3 | £17,250 | £5,211 | £11,456 | £0 | £111 | £472 | £552 |
| Year 4 | £17,768 | £5,367 | £11,456 | £0 | £179 | £765 | £1,317 |
| Year 5 | £18,301 | £5,528 | £11,456 | £0 | £250 | £1,066 | £2,383 |
Rent by the room upside
What we verified
5106
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▾
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
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 miWide · CV 24.7%Med confidence
Loading nearby sold…
Location & transport
Tax & exit
Tax bandLtd Co 25%
Mortgage-interest tax rule credit£2,291
Annual rental tax£0
CGT yr 5£0 · company level
5y net total£2,383
Acquisition costs
25% deposit£58,750
Stamp duty£13,675
Refurb£14,334
Legal + survey£1,700
Mortgage + broker£4,525
Cash needed£92,984
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
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Your notes
Description& agent copyZoopla
John Francis offer for sale this delightful three-bedroom home, ideally located in the highly sought-after area of Gowerton-known as the gateway to the Gower. This well-presented dormer bungalow opens into a spacious and inviting hallway.
Floor plans
Listing
Sources: Rightmove · HM Land Registry · Ofsted · EA Flood Zones
Estimates not financial advice
Estimates not financial advice