Summary - 9, Whitchurch Place CF24 4HD
4 bed 1 bath Terraced
Ready-income near campus with refurbishment upside.
Let as four-bedroom HMO at £2,200 PCM (current tenant roll)
A four-bedroom mid-terraced HMO in Cathays currently let at £2,200 PCM, offering an approximate 7.7% gross yield. The property sits moments from Cardiff University and local amenities, making it straightforward to re-let to students. The layout includes a communal lounge, kitchen-diner, utility space, one bathroom with separate bath and shower plus a first-floor WC — practical for shared occupation.
The building dates from the early 20th century and retains period character such as a stone façade, bay window and high ceilings in parts. Heating is via mains gas boiler and radiators; double glazing is installed but predates 2002. The rear enclosed garden is small and low-maintenance. Total floorspace is modest at about 950 sq ft on a small plot.
Notable practical considerations: the property lies in a very deprived area with above-average crime statistics, and some original wall construction is likely uninsulated. Council tax is described as expensive for the banding. These factors can affect management costs, insurance and tenant mix and should be factored into yield calculations.
For an investor seeking a hands-on, central student HMO with immediate rental income, this is a clear-let opportunity with scope for value-add through targeted refurbishment (insulation, modernised communal facilities, or bathroom reconfiguration). Any buyer should commission a full building inspection and obtain up-to-date EPC and safety certificates before purchase.
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