Summary - Unit 3 Priory Place, Bedford MK40 1HS
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
High-spec apartment near transport links for hands-off landlords.
- Minutes from Bedford Station; strong commuter appeal
- New-build, premium finishes and integrated appliances
- 2 bedrooms, efficient open-plan layouts for rentals
- 999-year leasehold tenure
- Fully managed options available for investors
- Service charge approximately £1,465 per year
- Located in a very deprived area with very high crime
- Off-plan sale; no confirmed floor area or parking details
This off-plan, new-build 2-bedroom apartment in central Bedford is pitched squarely at investors seeking commuter-friendly rental stock. The development promises premium finishes, integrated appliances and efficient layouts aimed at long-term tenants, with direct rail access to London from nearby Bedford Station. Fully managed options are available to simplify letting and portfolio administration.
Financially attractive aspects include a long 999-year lease, strong local tenant demand and fast broadband with excellent mobile signal. The property is designed for rental efficiency, positioned close to town-centre amenities, riverside green space and schools that support steady occupancy levels.
Buyers should note material drawbacks plainly: the site is in a very deprived area with a recorded very high crime level, and the average service charge is £1,465. This creates both higher management needs and potential pressure on net yields. Also, the listing is off-plan and key data (internal floor area, parking provision, and on-completion condition) are not provided and will affect valuation and appeal.
In short, this is a purpose-built investment opportunity for investors who prioritise location, commuter demand and hands-off management, and who are comfortable underwriting higher operating costs and local-area risk while awaiting delivery and full specification details.
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