Summary - 283 DAWLISH ROAD SELLY OAK BIRMINGHAM B29 7AU
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Chain-free investment near university with immediate rental potential.
No upward chain; fully compliant, managed HMO for student lets
Walking distance to University of Birmingham and transport links
2026/27 academic year guidance: £97 per person per week
Solid brick with internal insulation; double glazing (install date unknown)
Heating via electric storage heaters; no gas central heating
On-street parking only; small rear plot with limited outdoor space
Council tax band B; EPC rating E (energy improvement opportunity)
Area crime reported as above average — factor into tenancy risk
This mid-terrace Victorian property is presented as a chain-free, fully compliant HMO in a prime student pocket of Selly Oak. With three bedrooms across approximately 872 sq ft and planning permissions recorded, it is configured for rental use and positioned within walking distance of the University of Birmingham and local transport links.
The current income guidance for the 2026/2027 academic year is £97 per person per week, reflecting strong local student demand and proximity to bars, shops and bus routes. The property is solid-brick with internal insulation and double glazing (installation date unknown), which helps with thermal performance, while the reported EPC is E.
Buyers should note practical drawbacks: heating is via electric storage heaters (no gas supply), crime levels in the area are above average, and on-street parking only. Council tax is band B and the plot is small, which limits external space. Any material information will need legal verification during conveyancing.
For an investor targeting student lets, this offers immediate let-ready potential and rental yield upside from the central location and HMO compliance. For those considering longer-term ownership, there is scope to improve energy efficiency and interior finishes to increase appeal and rental rates.
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