Chain-free two-bedroom apartment close to Victoria Park — ideal for first-time buyers or investors.
- Chain-free two-bedroom apartment, second floor
- Approximately 600 sq ft, compact layout
- 106 years remaining on lease (long lease)
- Service charge c. £1,200/year; ground rent £200/year
- Needs cosmetic updating in kitchen and lighting
- No flooding risk; fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
- Close to Victoria Park, transport links and local amenities
- Area classed as deprived with higher local crime levels
A chain-free two-bedroom apartment on the second floor of a modern development, offered with a practical 106-year lease. The open-plan reception and kitchen create a bright living space with two double bedrooms and a shower room. Broadband and mobile signal are excellent, and the property sits a short walk from Victoria Park and local transport links, making it attractive for first-time buyers, buy-to-let investors, or a pied-à-terre.
The flat is compact at approximately 600 sq ft and needs some cosmetic updating — the kitchen and lighting would benefit from modernising. Service charge averages £1,200 per year with a small ground rent of £200; council tax is described as affordable. There is no flooding risk, and the area has fast broadband, but the neighbourhood records higher crime levels and is classified as deprived, which will influence long-term resale and rental demand.
Practical positives include a lengthy remaining lease, chain-free purchase, proximity to good primary and secondary schools, and easy access to sports, shops and transport. This is a straightforward purchase for someone prioritising location and connectivity who is prepared to accept a smaller footprint and invest modestly in updates. Investors should factor the local socio-economic indicators and service charges into yield calculations.