Summary - 37/3, COLUMBIA AVENUE, LIVINGSTON EH54 6PR
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Easy commute location with strong rental return potential.
- Ground-floor one-bedroom flat with separate lounge and dining kitchen
- Private residents' off-street parking available
- Freehold tenure with EPC rating C
- Estimated rental yield approximately 8.35%
- Service charge £960 per year; factor fee about £80 monthly
- No private garden; communal outdoor space is limited
- Property footprint small — best for single occupant or couple
- Local area classified as very deprived; may affect capital growth
This ground-floor, one-bedroom flat offers a compact, low-maintenance footprint well suited to buy-to-let portfolios or a single occupant. The layout includes a bright lounge, separate dining kitchen, bedroom with storage and a bathroom — straightforward accommodation that rents easily in Livingston.
Practical benefits include private residents’ parking, freehold tenure, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, plus an estimated rental yield of about 8.35%. The building appears well-maintained with communal parking and standard ceiling heights; the EPC is C and service charges and council tax are described as affordable.
Buyers should note material drawbacks: the property is small with no private garden, and the surrounding area is classified as very deprived which may affect long-term capital growth and tenant mix. There is a factor fee of around £80 per month and an annual service charge of £960. These ongoing costs and the compact internal space are important when assessing net yield or suitability for owner occupation.
Overall, the flat represents a practical, accessible investment or starter home close to transport links, local amenities and Livingston North station. It will particularly appeal to purchasers prioritising rental return, low upkeep and central convenience rather than outdoor space or large internal rooms.
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