Chain-free two-bedroom end terrace near university — low price, needs refurbishment..
Chain free sale, freehold at low asking price
Close walk to university — strong student rental demand
Gas central heating and uPVC double glazing present
Two double bedrooms; small enclosed rear yard
Requires modernization throughout and cosmetic refurbishment
EPC rating E; may increase running and upgrade costs
Medium flood risk; check insurance and mitigation costs
Area has high crime and very high deprivation levels
A compact two-bedroom end terrace in Middlesbrough offered chain-free and priced for quick investment. Its location a short walk from the university makes it straightforward to let to students, giving immediate rental potential without the need to compete on location.
The house has gas central heating and uPVC double glazing, plus a small enclosed yard. Internally the layout includes an entrance lobby, lounge, ground-floor bathroom, kitchen and two first-floor double bedrooms. The property is freehold and affordable at the asking price, suitable for buy-to-let or a first-step purchase after refurbishment.
Significant negatives are factual: the property requires modernization throughout and shows exterior wear consistent with an older Victorian terrace. EPC rating E and the medium flood risk are material considerations, and the area records higher-than-average crime and very high local deprivation — factors that can influence rental demand and insurance costs. Council tax is low (Band A).
For an investor comfortable with light-to-moderate refurbishment, the proximity to student accommodation demand offsets the work required. For a first-time buyer, this is a low-entry-price option but be prepared for renovation, running costs associated with EPC E, and location-related challenges.