Summary - 97, Aylen Road, PORTSMOUTH PO3 5HD
8 bed 4 bath Flat
Immediate rental income with very long leases and no service charges.
Four self-contained 2-bed flats, 8 bedrooms total
A rare chance to buy a small block of four 2-bedroom flats in Copnor, Portsmouth — ideal for a hands-on investor. Each flat is let with tenants in situ, providing immediate rental income. The leases are exceptionally long (circa 985 years) and there are no service charges or ground rent to collect, simplifying management and reducing running costs.
Two of the apartments benefit from access to a private rear garden. The building is a post‑war red brick, semi‑detached, two‑storey block constructed between 1930–1949. Heating is mains gas with a boiler and radiators; double glazing is fitted but predates 2002. External walls are cavity construction with no added insulation assumed — there is likely scope to improve thermal performance.
Notable negatives are straightforward: the location sits in a higher‑than‑average crime area and the wider neighbourhood is classed as deprived blue‑collar terraces, which may affect rental values and tenant mix. Some elements appear dated (older glazing, likely limited wall insulation) so planned refurbishments or energy upgrades should be budgeted for.
Overall this property suits an investor looking for a low‑maintenance income block with long leases and immediate yield, and who is willing to invest modestly in energy improvements and cosmetic updating to enhance returns.
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