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60/ 100
Solid
Real 10.89% return before costs with manageable risks.
Why it works
- 10.89% return before costs — above-market
- Stress Rent-covers-mortgage check PASS at 6.5% rate stress — lender-friendly
Why to be cautious
- Monthly profit −£140/mo — mildly negative — equity build may cover
- -6.9% 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
−£140/mo
You top up £140/mo
Price
£70K
No local sold comps to compare
Return · IRR
-6.9%/yr
Loses money over 5 years
Cash to get in
£34K
Deposit + fees + refurb
Return before costs on price 10.89%5-yr return on cash -18%Rent est. £635 (£550–£733)
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: £550–£733/mo · n=40
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £17,500
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 (£5,348–£9,982 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Leasehold flat — £1,500 legal + £500 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £52,500 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
-£140
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£635/mo gross
£611/mo collected · £24/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£284Mortgage£466Costs
Outgoings exceed rent — you top up £140/mo
Mortgage£284
Costs£466
Management£64
Maintenance£67
Insurance£20
CapEx reserve£32
Voids + council tax£5
Service charge + ground rent£175
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax—
Shortfall−£140
Returns
Return before costs on price10.89%
Cash return on cash-4.90%
Gross margin£144
Cash needed£34,280
Monthly profit paybackn/a (monthly loss)
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress2.15
Rent-covers-mortgage check PASS · stress 6.5% (target 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 | £7,620 | £5,596 | £3,413 | £0 | £0 | -£1,388 | -£1,388 |
| Year 2 | £7,849 | £5,763 | £3,413 | £0 | £0 | -£1,327 | -£2,715 |
| Year 3 | £8,084 | £5,936 | £3,413 | £0 | £0 | -£1,265 | -£3,980 |
| Year 4 | £8,327 | £6,114 | £3,413 | £0 | £0 | -£1,200 | -£5,180 |
| Year 5 | £8,576 | £6,298 | £3,413 | £0 | £0 | -£1,134 | -£6,314 |
Disposal gain (gross)-£9,376
CGT£0
Net Disposal proceeds£75,354
What we verified
What we verified
21082 ok · 1 caution · 0 fail · 8 unknown
Legal & planning
LeaseholdUnknown
Tenure & planningUnknown
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
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Lender impact
No EWS1 / floor info in description. Buildings > 11 m need EWS1 or PAS 9980 — confirm height + status with the agent before offering.
Verify with lender
A1/A2 = mortgageable · B1 = mortgageable with plan · B2 = remediation required
RICS EWS1 guidance →HeritageNot stated on the listing
Heritage& planning constraintsHES 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
Scotland uses a separate schools register — GIAS (the source we use for England) doesn't cover it.
Investor
Tenant profileMixed demand
Tenant profilelikely cohortDD3 9RS · 1 bed
Primary profile
Mixed demand
Nearest university
for student-let assessment
University of Edinburgh · 62.4 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
1-bed · 1-bath · 630 sqft
£19k–£37k
£ per sqft
building cost only
£29–£58
Per-item breakdown (4 lines)
- Kitchen · Full unit replacement£3,840–£8,640
- 1 × bathroom · Full strip + retile£3,325–£6,650
- Paint + decor£4,410–£8,190
- Flooring · Carpet on bedrooms + LVT/laminate downstairs£6,930–£13,230
Guide rates · UK May 2026 · sqft auto-estimated from beds
Tier-based bands — get a builder quote before exchanging.
Rent by the room licensingN/A
Price & sale history8d on marketno cuts yet
Strategy matrix
Council lease wins — -£111/mo · £29/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 | 10.89% | -£140 | £34,280 | -18.4% | Low | Feasible |
| Housing-benefit rent | 6.84% | -£360 | £34,280 | -58.1% | Med | Feasible |
| ⭐ Council lease | 10.89% | -£111 | £34,280 | -17.5% | Low | Feasible |
| Refurb & refinance | 10.89% | -£140 | £40,632 | -15.5% | Med | Feasible |
| Short-stay let / Airbnb | — | — | — | — | — | Disabledno local short-let data |
| Buy, improve & sell | 0.00% | -£366 | £87,582 | -5% | Med | Feasible |
| Rent by the room | — | — | — | — | — | Disabledneeds 3+ beds |
Housing-benefit (LHA) scheme detailBRMA Dundee and Angus · cap £399/mo
Housing-benefit rent scheme detail
- Rental Market Area (BRMA):
- Dundee and Angus
- LHA monthly cap:
- £399
- Scheme type:
- none
- Premium:
- +800% 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
+£567/mo cash flow vs Rent it out if converted to Rent by the room
41.14% Return before costs on price converted vs 10.89% as-is
As-is Rent it out
Monthly profit+£32
Return before costs on price10.89%
Cash needed£29,398
If converted to Rent by the room
Monthly profit+£599
Return before costs on price41.14%
Cash needed£45,398
Δ vs Rent it out Monthly profit+£567
Show conversion detail
Cannot Rent by the room:Only 1 bed — too small for an HMO (3+ unrelated tenants from 2+ households) without major reconfiguration.
Comparables
sold within 0.5 miLoading nearby sold…
Location & area intelligence
Transport score10 / 100
On the map
- Registered HMOs
- Approved HMO conversions
- Pending HMO applications
Tax treatment
Annual gross rent£7,620
Section 24 credit£0
Annual tax due£0
Post-tax Monthly profit annual-£1,681
Exit costs
Projected sale price (5y · 2%/yr growth)£77,286
Capital gain (pre-CGT)£7,286
Sale costs (~2.5%)£1,932
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-£6,314
Rates as of Oct 2024
Acquisition costs
£34,280cash neededPurchase price£70,000
Deposit (25%)£17,500
Stamp duty+8% Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS)£5,600
Refurb£7,130
Legal + survey£2,000
Mortgage fees£2,050
Total cash neededdeposit + costs (loan covers the rest)£34,280
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
About this propertydescription · zoopla
Description& agent copyZoopla
Tula Property are delighted to welcome to the market this lovely one-bedroom mid-floor flat situated within a quiet cul-de-sac, offering well-proportioned accommodation and a comfortable, modern feel throughout.
The property benefits from a secure entry system to the communal close and offers a good-sized living room, a modern kitchen & bathroom with a spacious double bedroom.
The elevated position also provides pleasant views across the surrounding area, while the peaceful…
Floor plans
Listing metazoopla · Tula Property
About this listing
8 days · ZooplaPrice history
5-year price trend
Monthly profit
−£140
Cash needed
£34K
Return after costs
-4.90%
IRR
-6.90%
Listed 8d ago
32 Auchinblae Place, Dundee DD3
flat · 1 bed · 1 bath
£70,000
est £635 · 10.89% gross
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60/100
Solid
Real 10.89% — fundamentals work.
Stress Rent-covers-mortgage check PASS at 6.5% rate stress
10.89% Return before costs — above-market
Price
£70K
Return before costs
10.89%
est rent £635/monot enough comparablesRange £550–£733/mo (Q1–Q3)
Bedrooms
1
1 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: £550–£733/mo · n=40
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £17,500
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 (£5,348–£9,982 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Leasehold flat — £1,500 legal + £500 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £52,500 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
-£140
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£635/mo gross
£611/mo collected · £24/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£284Mortgage£466Costs
Outgoings exceed rent — you top up £140/mo
Mortgage£284
Costs£466
Management£64
Maintenance£67
Insurance£20
CapEx reserve£32
Voids + council tax£5
Service charge + ground rent£175
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax—
Shortfall−£140
Returns
Return before costs on price10.89%
Cash return on cash-4.90%
Gross margin£144
Cash needed£34,280
Monthly profit paybackn/a (monthly loss)
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress2.15
Rent-covers-mortgage check PASS · stress 6.5% (target 1.45)
Housing-benefit (LHA) scheme detailBRMA Dundee and Angus · cap £399/mo
Housing-benefit rent scheme detail
- Rental Market Area (BRMA):
- Dundee and Angus
- LHA monthly cap:
- £399
- Scheme type:
- none
- Premium:
- +800% 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 | £7,620 | £5,596 | £3,413 | £0 | £0 | -£1,388 | -£1,388 |
| Year 2 | £7,849 | £5,763 | £3,413 | £0 | £0 | -£1,327 | -£2,715 |
| Year 3 | £8,084 | £5,936 | £3,413 | £0 | £0 | -£1,265 | -£3,980 |
| Year 4 | £8,327 | £6,114 | £3,413 | £0 | £0 | -£1,200 | -£5,180 |
| Year 5 | £8,576 | £6,298 | £3,413 | £0 | £0 | -£1,134 | -£6,314 |
Rent by the room upside
What we verified
2208
Legal & planning▾
Article 4HMO restriction lookupUnknown
Rent by the room licensingMandatory if 5+ unrelatedN/A
TenureTenure typeUnknown
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 let
Rent by the room feasibilityMin 3 beds for C4 routeBelow threshold
Comparables
sold within 0.5 miLoading nearby sold…
Location & transport
Tax & exit
Tax bandLtd Co 25%
Mortgage-interest tax rule credit£683
Annual rental tax£0
CGT yr 5£0 · company level
5y net total-£6,314
Acquisition costs
25% deposit£17,500
Stamp duty£5,600
Refurb£7,130
Legal + survey£2,000
Mortgage + broker£2,050
Cash needed£34,280
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
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Description& agent copyZoopla
Tula Property are delighted to welcome to the market this lovely one-bedroom mid-floor flat situated within a quiet cul-de-sac, offering well-proportioned accommodation and a comfortable, modern feel throughout.
The property benefits from a secure entry system to the communal close and offers a good-sized living room, a modern kitchen & bathroom with a spacious double bedroom.
The elevated position also provides pleasant views across the surrounding area, while the peaceful…
Floor plans
Listing
Sources: Rightmove · HM Land Registry · Ofsted · EA Flood Zones
Estimates not financial advice
Estimates not financial advice