Summary - 28 WOLSTON CLOSE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL B90 3NH
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable starter flat with parking and clear rental potential.
Two double bedrooms and modern shower room
Approx 573 sq ft — compact second-floor flat
Long lease remaining — c.174 years
Chain-free sale, suitable for first-time buyers/investors
Service charge £2,567.28 (2025/26); monthly combined cost c. £214.77
Expected rental income around £1,000 pcm (investment guide)
Off-street communal parking and communal rear green
Area has high crime rates and high deprivation — consider locality risks
This compact two-bedroom second-floor flat in Shirley offers a practical entry into the local market or a straightforward buy-to-let. At about 573 sq ft it includes a spacious living room, kitchen, large walk-in store/airing cupboard, two double bedrooms and a modern shower room. The flat is chain-free and sits on a long lease (approximately 174 years remaining).
The building dates from the 1980s and benefits from double glazing (installed post-2002), mains gas central heating with a boiler and radiators, secure entry system, communal green space and off-street parking. Service charge and ground rent are payable; the 2025/26 service charge is £2,567.28 (combined monthly cost c. £214.77). Expected rental income is quoted at around £1,000 pcm for investors.
There are clear positives for first-time buyers and investors: low council tax, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, convenient access to Shirley and Solihull amenities, nearby train stations and major road links. However, the property sits within an area described as having high crime and significant deprivation; purchasers should weigh local social factors alongside the financials.
Buyers should also note the relatively small overall size and communal ownership costs. The flat appears ready to occupy but buyers are advised to verify appliances, services and legal title via their solicitor or surveyor before purchase.
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