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8.96% return before costs — market rent unverified, verify rent + comps locally.
Why it works
- 8.96% return before costs — above-market
- Priced below market -10% vs 12 nearby sold (last 12 mo) — instant equity
- Stress Rent-covers-mortgage check PASS at 6.5% rate stress — lender-friendly
Why to be cautious
- Monthly profit −£141/mo — mildly negative — equity build may cover
- -2.8% 5y IRR — capital outlay disproportionate to returns
- EPC band not stated — verify the certificate before offering (2030 MEES minimum is band C).
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Monthly cashflow
−£141/mo
You top up £141/mo
Price vs market
Below market value
-10% vs 12 sold · interior unseen
Return · IRR
-2.8%/yr
Loses money over 5 years
Cash left in
£45K
Stays in after refinancing at value
Price £150KCash to buy £57KReturn before costs on price 8.96%5-yr return on cash -7%Rent est. £1,120 (£1,092–£1,149)
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: £1,092–£1,149/mo · n=97
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £37,500
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 (£4,813–£8,984 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Leasehold flat — £1,500 legal + £500 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £112,500 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
-£141
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£1,120/mo gross
£1,077/mo collected · £43/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£609Mortgage£608Costs
Outgoings exceed rent — you top up £141/mo
Mortgage£609
Costs£608
Management£112
Maintenance£67
Insurance£20
CapEx reserve£56
Voids + council tax£6
Service charge + ground rent£243
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax—
Shortfall−£141
Returns
Return before costs on price8.96%
Cash return on cash-2.95%
Gross margin£469
Cash needed£57,167
Monthly profit paybackn/a (monthly loss)
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress1.77
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 | £13,440 | £7,299 | £7,313 | £0 | £0 | -£1,171 | -£1,171 |
| Year 2 | £13,843 | £7,518 | £7,313 | £0 | £0 | -£987 | -£2,159 |
| Year 3 | £14,258 | £7,744 | £7,313 | £0 | £0 | -£798 | -£2,956 |
| Year 4 | £14,686 | £7,976 | £7,313 | £0 | £0 | -£602 | -£3,558 |
| Year 5 | £15,127 | £8,215 | £7,313 | £0 | £0 | -£401 | -£3,959 |
Disposal gain (gross)-£4,945
CGT£0
Net Disposal proceeds£161,472
What we verified
What we verified
23062 ok · 3 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
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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 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 profileMixed demand
Tenant profilelikely cohortRG21 7BJ · 1 bed
Primary profile
Mixed demand
Nearest university
for student-let assessment
University of Reading · 21.5 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 history134d on marketno cuts yet
Sale price historythis address, HM Land RegistryPrice-Paid Data
Asking vs last sale
£150,000 in 2013 → £150,000 asking
0.0%in 13y
- 2013£150,000—
HM Land Registry · Price-Paid Data (Open Government Licence). Growth percentages are nominal — not adjusted for inflation or local market movement.
Strategy matrix
Rent it out wins — -£141/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 | 8.96% | -£141 | £57,167 | -6.9% | Low | Feasible |
| Housing-benefit rent | 6.22% | -£470 | £57,167 | -41.7% | Med | Feasible |
| Council lease | 0.00% | -£1,044 | £57,167 | -112.3% | Low | Feasible |
| Refurb & refinance | 8.96% | -£141 | £67,234 | -5.9% | Med | Feasible |
| Short-stay let / Airbnb | — | — | — | — | — | Disabledno local short-let data |
| Buy, improve & sell | 0.00% | -£434 | £168,984 | 5% | Med | Feasible |
| Rent by the room | — | — | — | — | — | Disabledneeds 3+ beds |
Housing-benefit (LHA) scheme detailBRMA Basingstoke · cap £778/mo
Housing-benefit rent scheme detail
- Rental Market Area (BRMA):
- Basingstoke
- LHA monthly cap:
- £778
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Local lettings demanddays-to-let · supply now · trend
Rent by the room conversion upside
+£248/mo cash flow vs Rent it out if converted to Rent by the room
19.20% Return before costs on price converted vs 8.96% as-is
As-is Rent it out
Monthly profit+£97
Return before costs on price8.96%
Cash needed£49,398
If converted to Rent by the room
Monthly profit+£346
Return before costs on price19.20%
Cash needed£65,398
Δ vs Rent it out Monthly profit+£248
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 miWide · CV 18.2%Med confidence
Loading nearby sold…
Location & area intelligence
Transport score100 / 100
On the map
- Registered HMOs
- Approved HMO conversions
- Pending HMO applications
Tax treatment
Annual gross rent£13,440
Section 24 credit£0
Annual tax due£0
Post-tax Monthly profit annual-£1,688
Exit costs
Projected sale price (5y · 2%/yr growth)£165,612
Capital gain (pre-CGT)£15,612
Sale costs (~2.5%)£4,140
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-£3,959
Rates as of Oct 2024
Acquisition costs
£57,167cash neededPurchase price£150,000
Deposit (25%)£37,500
Stamp duty+5% additional-property surcharge£8,000
Refurb£6,417
Legal + survey£2,000
Mortgage fees£3,250
Total cash neededdeposit + costs (loan covers the rest)£57,167
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
About this propertydescription · rightmove
Description& agent copyRightmove
SUMMARY Offered to the market is this ONE bedroom apartment located close to the town centre and train station and is offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN. The property benefits from having open plan living area with kitchen, high ceilings, dressing/ utility room and one allocated PARKING.
DESCRIPTION This one double bedroom property is in excellent condition and benefits from stunning views with high ceilings, a rare opportunity. Situated in the heart of Basingstoke, the…
Floor plans
Nearby active comparables20 rentals
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Other deals nearby
RG21 · ±25% priceNo other nearby investment deals matched on postcode prefix + bedrooms.
Listing metarightmove · Connells
About this listing
134 days · RightmovePrice history
5-year price trend
Monthly profit
−£141
Cash needed
£57K
Return after costs
-2.95%
IRR
-2.80%
Listed 134d ago
Skyline Plaza, Alencon Link, Basingstoke
flat · 1 bed · 1 bath
£150,000
est £1,120 · 8.96% gross
Priced below market
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29/100
Marginal
8.96% — verify the rent + comps locally.
Priced below market -10% vs 12 nearby sold (last 12 mo)
Stress Rent-covers-mortgage check PASS at 6.5% rate stress
8.96% Return before costs — above-market
Price
£150K
10% below sold comps
Return before costs
8.96%
est rent £1,120/mo97 comps within 500 mRange £1,092–£1,149/mo (Q1–Q3)
Bedrooms
1
1 bath
Energy rating
—
Energy rating
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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: £1,092–£1,149/mo · n=97
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £37,500
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 (£4,813–£8,984 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Leasehold flat — £1,500 legal + £500 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £112,500 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
-£141
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£1,120/mo gross
£1,077/mo collected · £43/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£609Mortgage£608Costs
Outgoings exceed rent — you top up £141/mo
Mortgage£609
Costs£608
Management£112
Maintenance£67
Insurance£20
CapEx reserve£56
Voids + council tax£6
Service charge + ground rent£243
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax—
Shortfall−£141
Returns
Return before costs on price8.96%
Cash return on cash-2.95%
Gross margin£469
Cash needed£57,167
Monthly profit paybackn/a (monthly loss)
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress1.77
Rent-covers-mortgage check PASS · stress 6.5% (target 1.45)
Housing-benefit (LHA) scheme detailBRMA Basingstoke · cap £778/mo
Housing-benefit rent scheme detail
- Rental Market Area (BRMA):
- Basingstoke
- LHA monthly cap:
- £778
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 | £13,440 | £7,299 | £7,313 | £0 | £0 | -£1,171 | -£1,171 |
| Year 2 | £13,843 | £7,518 | £7,313 | £0 | £0 | -£987 | -£2,159 |
| Year 3 | £14,258 | £7,744 | £7,313 | £0 | £0 | -£798 | -£2,956 |
| Year 4 | £14,686 | £7,976 | £7,313 | £0 | £0 | -£602 | -£3,558 |
| Year 5 | £15,127 | £8,215 | £7,313 | £0 | £0 | -£401 | -£3,959 |
Rent by the room upside
What we verified
4307
Legal & planning▾
Article 4HMO restriction lookupUnknown
Rent by the room licensingMandatory if 5+ unrelatedN/A
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
Service chargeReduces net yield£2,708/yr
Ground rentDoubling clauses kill mortgageability£200/yr
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 miWide · CV 18.2%Med confidence
Loading nearby sold…
Location & transport
Tax & exit
Tax bandLtd Co 25%
Mortgage-interest tax rule credit£1,463
Annual rental tax£0
CGT yr 5£0 · company level
5y net total-£3,959
Acquisition costs
25% deposit£37,500
Stamp duty£8,000
Refurb£6,417
Legal + survey£2,000
Mortgage + broker£3,250
Cash needed£57,167
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
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Description& agent copyRightmove
SUMMARY Offered to the market is this ONE bedroom apartment located close to the town centre and train station and is offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN. The property benefits from having open plan living area with kitchen, high ceilings, dressing/ utility room and one allocated PARKING.
DESCRIPTION This one double bedroom property is in excellent condition and benefits from stunning views with high ceilings, a rare opportunity. Situated in the heart of Basingstoke, the…
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Sources: Rightmove · HM Land Registry · Ofsted · EA Flood Zones
Estimates not financial advice
Estimates not financial advice