Summary - Studio 22, Sir Thomas House, 5 Sir Thomas Street L1 6BW
1 bed 1 bath Studio
Income-ready studio in a lively student and leisure hub, auction sale for investors.
Let at £725 pcm producing immediate rental income
241 years remaining on lease — no near-term extension pressure
EPC C; modern shower room; compact lounge/bedroom kitchen layout
Residents' gym, cinema room and laundry included
Service charge approx £2,154 pa; ground rent £374 pa
Sold at auction 27/11/2025 — binding sale, 5% deposit and buyers’ fee apply
Very slow broadband; may limit remote-working tenants
Local crime level reported as very high — consider management/security measures
Located in the heart of Liverpool city centre, this compact studio in Sir Thomas House is a straightforward buy-to-let for investors seeking immediate rental income. Currently let from August 2025 at £725 pcm (£8,700 pa), the flat sits in a popular, well-served area close to universities, transport hubs and leisure amenities, supporting strong tenant demand.
The apartment is well-presented with a combined lounge/bedroom area, compact kitchen and modern shower room. The building provides communal benefits including a residents’ gym, cinema room and laundry facilities, and the property has a reasonable EPC C rating. The lease is long (circa 241 years remaining) which removes near-term lease-extension pressure.
Costs and sale terms are material: the property is leasehold with an average service charge of £2,154 pa and ground rent of £374 pa. It will be sold at auction on 27 November 2025 under unconditional terms — bidders should note binding contracts are exchanged at sale, there is a minimum 5% deposit, and a buyers’ fee applies (see legal pack). Broadband speeds are reported as very slow and the local crime level is very high, which may affect certain tenant profiles and management considerations.
This is an uncomplicated, city-centre rental asset for someone comfortable buying at auction. The combination of long lease, existing tenancy and communal amenities gives immediate income potential, while the service charge, ground rent, auction costs and local issues should be factored into yield calculations and management plans.
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