Summary - 79 UPPER LEWES ROAD BRIGHTON BN2 3FF
5 bed 1 bath Terraced
Chain-free freehold investment producing immediate rental income until Aug 2026.
Five double bedrooms arranged as HMO over four levels
A five-bedroom mid-terrace HMO in a prime student corridor, offered as an ongoing investment with a secure tenancy until 18/08/2026. The property currently produces £3,752 pcm (£45,024 pa), delivering an immediate income stream and strong rental yield given the purchase price. Layout over four levels includes a generous open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, five double bedrooms, a shower room, separate WC and a small paved rear courtyard.
The location is a clear value driver: close to Lewes Road, local amenities and direct routes into the city centre and universities, making it attractive to students and short-term let markets. The building is a period terrace with a prominent bay window and good internal room proportions, offering scope to improve rental value through cosmetic updating or reconfiguration.
Buyers should note material negatives plainly. The area records very high crime, which can affect management costs and tenant stability. The property needs external repainting and some internal updating (kitchen shows wear, low ceilings in places). Walls are solid brick with no assumed insulation, which may require investment to improve energy performance. There is only one shower room and a small courtyard garden, and on-street parking only.
This is suited to investors seeking an immediately income-producing HMO in a student-driven market who are comfortable managing an urban let with some maintenance and energy-efficiency upgrades. The freehold, chain-free sale and existing tenancy simplify acquisition, but budget for ongoing management and targeted improvements to protect and grow rental returns.
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