Summary - 20 OAK TREE LANE SELLY OAK BIRMINGHAM B29 6HX
5 bed 3 bath House
Five-bedroom investment near university with immediate rental potential.
HMO licence in place and currently let for the academic year
Five double bedrooms and three bathrooms across two floors
Walking distance to University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Excellent transport links: buses nearby, Selly Oak station <0.5 miles
Modern fitted kitchen and double glazing updated after 2002
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; retrofit recommended for efficiency
High local crime level—factor into lettings, security, and insurance costs
Freehold tenure with modest 1,303 sq ft size and decent plot
This five-bedroom, three-bath HMO-ready semi-detached house sits in Selly Oak, a busy student and professional neighbourhood close to the University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Arranged over two floors, the property is currently let with an existing HMO licence and offers immediate rental income potential for an investor seeking a turn-key student let.
The house combines period character with some modern updates — a fitted kitchen with tiled flooring and double glazing installed post-2002. Transport links are strong: frequent buses on Oak Tree Lane and the A38, plus Selly Oak station under half a mile away. Local amenities and retail parks are within easy reach, supporting lettings and tenant convenience.
There are practical considerations: the building dates from the early 1900s and has solid brick walls with assumed no insulation, so thermal upgrades would improve comfort and running costs. Crime levels in the area are recorded as high, which is an important factor for lettings and insurance. The property is freehold with a modest overall size (about 1,303 sq ft) but sits on a decent plot, offering potential for layout optimisation or targeted refurbishment to increase yields.
Overall this is a straightforward income opportunity for an investor seeking an HMO in a proven rental location. Immediate occupancy and university proximity make it attractive for student lets, while scope for energy improvements and cosmetic updating provides upside for capital appreciation.
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