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Strong
Strong investment fundamentals.
Why it works
- 9.64% return before costs — above-market
- 11.1% Rent by the room return before costs (net 6.07% after CapEx + bills) — conversion play
- Priced below market -16% 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
- Service charge unknown — could swing £100-300/mo
- 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).
Property research tool — not a regulated financial service. Numbers are point-in-time estimates; how we decide →
Monthly cashflow
+£166/mo
Barely breaks even each month
Price vs market
Below market value
-16% vs 12 sold · interior unseen
Return · IRR
2.6%/yr
Modest annualised return
Cash left in
£58K
Stays in after refinancing at value
Price £230KCash to buy £90KReturn before costs on price · Rent by the room 11.06%5-yr return on cash 19%Rent est. £1,847 (£1,916–£1,780)
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: £1,916–£1,780/mo · n=15
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £57,500
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 (£8,977–£16,757 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Leasehold flat — £1,500 legal + £500 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £172,500 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 £200K–£400K
Maintenance (£/mo)
Semi/flat: £67/mo proxy
Leasehold costs
Result · Rent it out
Monthly profit
+£166
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£1,847/mo gross
£1,776/mo collected · £71/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£934Mortgage£637Costs
£166/mo left as profit · 9% of rent kept
Mortgage£934
Costs£637
Management£185
Maintenance£67
Insurance£28
CapEx reserve£92
Voids + council tax£6
Service charge + ground rent£154
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax£39
Profit+£166
Returns
Return before costs on price9.64%
Cash return on cash2.23%
Gross margin£1,139
Cash needed£89,519
Monthly profit payback45y
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress1.90
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 | £22,164 | £7,640 | £11,213 | £0 | £629 | £2,682 | £2,682 |
| Year 2 | £22,829 | £7,869 | £11,213 | £0 | £712 | £3,035 | £5,718 |
| Year 3 | £23,514 | £8,105 | £11,213 | £0 | £797 | £3,399 | £9,116 |
| Year 4 | £24,219 | £8,349 | £11,213 | £0 | £885 | £3,773 | £12,890 |
| Year 5 | £24,946 | £8,599 | £11,213 | £0 | £976 | £4,158 | £17,048 |
Disposal gain (gross)-£9,979
CGT£0
Net Disposal proceeds£247,590
What we verified
What we verified
32073 ok · 2 caution · 0 fail · 7 unknown
Legal & planning
LeaseholdLeasehold
Tenure & planningLeasehold
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
Likely approvable87% 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 90% (31 decisions)
- NOTE: council HMO concentration policy not curated — the modal English policy (10% within 100m) is shown as an indication, not this council's adopted threshold
- 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
Council HMO policy not curated — assessed against a 10% / 100 m default; a low/absent count reflects register coverage, not zero nearby HMOs.
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
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 cohortSG1 3HJ · 3 bed
Primary profile
Mixed demand
Nearest university
for student-let assessment
University of Cambridge · 39.7 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 · 1-bath · 797 sqft
£22k–£42k
£ per sqft
building cost only
£27–£53
Per-item breakdown (4 lines)
- Kitchen · Full unit replacement£3,840–£8,640
- 1 × bathroom · Full strip + retile£3,325–£6,650
- Paint + decor£5,579–£10,361
- Flooring · Carpet on bedrooms + LVT/laminate downstairs£8,767–£16,737
Guide rates · UK May 2026
Tier-based bands — get a builder quote before exchanging.
Rent by the room licensingStandard rules
Price & sale history54d on market1 price change
Sale price historythis address, HM Land RegistryPrice-Paid Data
Asking vs last sale
£220,000 in 2021 → £230,000 asking
+4.5%in 5y
- 2021£220,000+57.1% in 8y
- 2013£140,000—
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 — +£166/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 | 9.64% | +£166 | £89,519 | 19.0% | Low | Feasible |
| Housing-benefit rent | 6.51% | -£361 | £89,519 | -15.0% | Med | Feasible |
| Council lease | 6.51% | -£103 | £89,519 | -3.5% | Low | Feasible |
| Refurb & refinance | 9.64% | +£166 | £105,807 | 16.1% | Med | Feasible |
| Short-stay let / Airbnb | — | — | — | — | — | Disabledno local short-let data |
| Buy, improve & sell | 0.00% | -£353 | £262,357 | 5% | Med | Feasible |
| Rent by the room | 11.06% | -£1,087 | £115,519 | -47.9% | — | Feasible |
Housing-benefit (LHA) scheme detailBRMA Stevenage & North Herts · cap £1,247/mo
Housing-benefit rent scheme detail
- Rental Market Area (BRMA):
- Stevenage & North Herts
- LHA monthly cap:
- £1,247
- Scheme type:
- other
- Premium:
- +0% premium over LHA cap
- 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
-£230/mo cash flow vs Rent it out if converted to Rent by the room
12.52% Return before costs on price converted vs 9.64% as-is
Room mix (3 lettable rooms)
1× Double @ £732/mo1× Single @ £545/mo1× En-suite @ £844/mo
≈ £2,120/mo gross room income
As-is Rent it out
Monthly profit+£322
Return before costs on price9.64%
Cash needed£69,398
If converted to Rent by the room
Monthly profit+£93
Return before costs on price12.52%
Cash needed£85,398
Δ vs Rent it out Monthly profit-£230
Show conversion detail
Conversion cost estimate
£48,000
Range: £42,000 – £56,000
Fire safety, plumbing, partitioning, licensing.
Rates as of Apr 2026
Planning approval likelihood
Likely approvable · 87% 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 90% (31 decisions)
≈0.0% within 100 m vs 10% policy
Council HMO policy not curated — assessed against a 10% / 100 m default; a low/absent count reflects register coverage, not zero nearby HMOs.
£42,235–£79,535full refurb + room split
What's in this cost
- Kitchen£8,640–£17,280
- 1 × bathroom£5,700–£10,450
- Rewire£3,188–£5,579
- Replumb£2,391–£4,782
- Windows£7,970–£14,346
- Paint + decor£5,579–£10,361
- Flooring£8,767–£16,737
Based on 199 HMO comps within 1.9 km
Comparables
sold within 0.5 miWide · CV 35.0%Med confidence
Loading nearby sold…
Location & area intelligence
Transport score90 / 100
On the map
- Registered HMOs
- Approved HMO conversions
- Pending HMO applications
Stevenage
≈0.0% within 100 m vs 10% policy
Council HMO policy not curated — assessed against a 10% / 100 m default; a low/absent count reflects register coverage, not zero nearby HMOs.
Schools & catchment5 schools nearby
Nearby schoolsOfsted-rated, nearest first5 of 5
- OutstandingLetchmore Infants' and Nursery SchoolPrimary · Community school · SG1 3PS
- GoodAlmond Hill Junior SchoolPrimary · Community school · SG1 3RP
- GoodFairlands Primary SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · SG1 3JA
- GoodBarclay AcademySecondary · Academy sponsor led · SG1 3RB
- Not ratedThe Thomas Alleyne AcademySecondary · Academy sponsor led · SG1 3BE
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£22,164
Section 24 credit£0
Annual tax due£629
Post-tax Monthly profit annual£1,830
Exit costs
Projected sale price (5y · 2%/yr growth)£253,939
Capital gain (pre-CGT)£23,939
Sale costs (~2.5%)£6,348
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£17,048
Rates as of Oct 2024
Acquisition costs
£89,519cash neededPurchase price£230,000
Deposit (25%)£57,500
Stamp duty+5% additional-property surcharge£13,600
Refurb£11,969
Legal + survey£2,000
Mortgage fees£4,450
Total cash neededdeposit + costs (loan covers the rest)£89,519
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
About this propertydescription · rightmove
Description& agent copyRightmove
GUIDE PRICE £230,000 - £240,000 Situated on the outskirts of the highly desirable Old Town, this spacious three-bedroom split-level maisonette on Ivel Road offers a rare opportunity to acquire a unique home combining generous accommodation with an exceptional location. Arranged over two floors and benefiting from a garage en bloc, the property provides the feel of a traditional house with the practicality and low-maintenance lifestyle of maisonette living. Ideal for first-tim…
Floor plans
Nearby active comparables2 rentals · 5 deals
Comparable rentals
SG1 · same beds + typeMedian nearby: £1,930/mo · 2 of 2 already let+£83 vs our est
- Briggs Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshir…Let3b£1,930/moMay 2026
- Briggs Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshir…Let3b£1,930/moMay 2026
Listing metarightmove · Simpsons Property Experts
About this listing
54 days · RightmovePrice history
5-year price trend
Monthly profit
+£166
Cash needed
£90K
Return after costs
2.23%
IRR
2.60%
Listed 54d ago
Ivel Road, Stevenage
flat · 3 bed · 1 bath · 797 sqft
£230,000
est £1,847 · 9.64% gross
Priced below market
1 / 15
85/100
Strong
Real 11.06% — fundamentals work.
Priced below market -16% vs 12 nearby sold (last 12 mo)
Stress Rent-covers-mortgage check PASS at 6.5% rate stress
9.64% Return before costs — above-market
11.1% Rent by the room Return before costs — conversion play
Price
£230K
16% below sold comps
Return before costs (best)
11.06%
Rent by the room
Bedrooms
3
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: £1,916–£1,780/mo · n=15
Financing
DepositYour cash in — the rest is the mortgage25% · £57,500
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 (£8,977–£16,757 range), VAT-inclusive
Legal + survey (£)
Leasehold flat — £1,500 legal + £500 survey
Mortgage fees (£)
2% product fee on £172,500 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 £200K–£400K
Maintenance (£/mo)
Semi/flat: £67/mo proxy
Leasehold costs
Result · Rent it out
Monthly profit
+£166
after mortgage, operating costs & tax
Rent in£1,847/mo gross
£1,776/mo collected · £71/mo lost to voids
Where it goes
£934Mortgage£637Costs
£166/mo left as profit · 9% of rent kept
Mortgage£934
Costs£637
Management£185
Maintenance£67
Insurance£28
CapEx reserve£92
Voids + council tax£6
Service charge + ground rent£154
Ltd co. accounts£104
Tax£39
Profit+£166
Returns
Return before costs on price9.64%
Cash return on cash2.23%
Gross margin£1,139
Cash needed£89,519
Monthly profit payback45y
Data confidence
Lender stress test
Rent-covers-mortgage check @ stress1.90
Rent-covers-mortgage check PASS · stress 6.5% (target 1.45)
Housing-benefit (LHA) scheme detailBRMA Stevenage & North Herts · cap £1,247/mo
Housing-benefit rent scheme detail
- Rental Market Area (BRMA):
- Stevenage & North Herts
- LHA monthly cap:
- £1,247
- Scheme type:
- other
- Premium:
- +0% premium over LHA cap
- 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 | £22,164 | £7,640 | £11,213 | £0 | £629 | £2,682 | £2,682 |
| Year 2 | £22,829 | £7,869 | £11,213 | £0 | £712 | £3,035 | £5,718 |
| Year 3 | £23,514 | £8,105 | £11,213 | £0 | £797 | £3,399 | £9,116 |
| Year 4 | £24,219 | £8,349 | £11,213 | £0 | £885 | £3,773 | £12,890 |
| Year 5 | £24,946 | £8,599 | £11,213 | £0 | £976 | £4,158 | £17,048 |
Rent by the room upside
What we verified
5107
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
Ground rentDoubling clauses kill mortgageability£45/yr
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 35.0%Med confidence
Loading nearby sold…
Location & transport
Tax & exit
Tax bandLtd Co 25%
Mortgage-interest tax rule credit£2,243
Annual rental tax£467
CGT yr 5£0 · company level
5y net total£17,048
Acquisition costs
25% deposit£57,500
Stamp duty£13,600
Refurb£11,969
Legal + survey£2,000
Mortgage + broker£4,450
Cash needed£89,519
Green = verified data. Amber = market typical. Red = our estimate — verify before offering.
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Description& agent copyRightmove
GUIDE PRICE £230,000 - £240,000 Situated on the outskirts of the highly desirable Old Town, this spacious three-bedroom split-level maisonette on Ivel Road offers a rare opportunity to acquire a unique home combining generous accommodation with an exceptional location. Arranged over two floors and benefiting from a garage en bloc, the property provides the feel of a traditional house with the practicality and low-maintenance lifestyle of maisonette living. Ideal for first-tim…
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Sources: Rightmove · HM Land Registry · Ofsted · EA Flood Zones
Estimates not financial advice
Estimates not financial advice