Compact investment near university — immediate rental potential.
City-centre studio, close to Bradford University and local amenities
Vacant first-floor flat — available with no onward chain
Sold at traditional auction on 6 November 2025
Leasehold — approximately 108 years remaining
EPC C — reasonable for age but running costs may be high
Electric room heaters; original stone walls likely uninsulated
Very high local crime rate and medium flood risk — consider insurance
Small studio footprint; will need minor updating and decoration
A compact, vacant first-floor studio in a converted stone mill, offered for auction and suited to buy-to-let investors targeting students or city-centre renters. The open-plan room, small kitchen area and shower room provide straightforward rental accommodation with immediate re-letting potential once redecorated.
The property is in basic condition and will benefit from minor updating and cosmetic work. Heating is by electric wall heaters and the building’s original sandstone walls are likely uninsulated, so running costs may be higher than modern standards. EPC rating C is reasonable for the building age but tenants’ bills should be considered.
Notable practical points: the flat is leasehold with about 108 years remaining, vacant and chain free, and will be sold at a traditional auction on 6 November 2025. The location is city centre, close to Bradford University and abundant local amenities, which supports short-term and student lets. However, the area records very high crime levels and medium flood risk; purchasers should factor these into pricing and insurance.
This is a value-driven, low-entry investment aimed at buyers comfortable with auction purchase and straightforward refurbishment. Review the legal pack and factor in potential works, energy upgrades and local management arrangements before bidding.
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