Summary - 78 WHITBY ROAD MANCHESTER M14 6QL
4 bed 2 bath Terraced
Income-producing 4-bed student HMO near university bus routes, let for 2025/26..
- Let for 2025/26 at £2,496 pcm including bills (£29,952 pa)
- Four bedrooms, two bathrooms; proven long-term HMO tenancy
- Central Fallowfield location; minutes from main university bus route
- Compact 739 sq ft footprint; overall property classed as small
- Leasehold tenure — check terms and ground rent/management
- EPC rating D; likely poor thermal efficiency, retrofit needed
- Solid-brick walls with assumed no cavity insulation
- Area classified as student neighbourhood with higher deprivation
A four-bedroom HMO in the heart of Fallowfield, currently let for the 2025/26 academic year at £2,496 pcm (bills included). The property has a proven letting history to sharers and sits a short walk from main bus routes to the University, giving reliable student demand. The modern kitchen and two bathrooms support a comfortable tenancy profile, and fast broadband and excellent mobile signal are immediate positives for student occupants.
For an investor this offers near-term income (£29,952 pa) and scope for rental growth. The vendor believes there may be potential to add bedrooms and increase rent, subject to the necessary consents — an opportunity for those willing to invest time and capital. The compact 739 sq ft footprint keeps running costs lower and the property’s central location maximises lettability.
Be clear about the material considerations: the property is leasehold, has an EPC rating of D, and the original solid brick walls likely lack cavity insulation. Constructed 1930s–1940s, it’s small in overall size and sits in a neighbourhood classified as a cosmopolitan student area with higher local deprivation. These factors affect thermal efficiency, compliance work, and potential refurbishment costs.
This is a practical, income-producing student asset for a buyer focused on dependable cashflow and upside through modest refurbishment or conversion (subject to permissions). Expect steady demand from students, but budget for energy-efficiency improvements and check lease terms and HMO licensing requirements before purchase.
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