Summary - 40 ECLIPSE STREET CARDIFF CF24 0JE
5 bed 1 bath Terraced
Turn-key five-bed HMO near Cardiff centre — immediate income, strong yields.
Fully let five-bedroom HMO on room-only lets for maximised income
Annual income £34,800 (including bills); yields exceed 10% at asking price
Turn-key investment; well maintained by current landlord
Single bathroom serving five tenants; consider tenant convenience and compliance
Solid-brick Victorian build; likely uninsulated solid walls needing energy upgrades
Rear communal garden present; plot described as small overall
Very deprived area with high crime — impacts management and insurance
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband; mains gas heating and double glazing
This Victorian mid-terrace on Eclipse Street is configured and operated as a five-bedroom Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), fully let on a room-only basis and delivering strong returns. Current income is £34,800 per year (including bills), producing yields in excess of 10% at the listed price, making the property attractive to investors seeking immediate cash flow.
Internally the house is presented in largely good order following ongoing landlord maintenance. Accommodation includes five let rooms, a modern fitted kitchen, a contemporary bathroom and a versatile first-floor study. The rear garden provides communal outdoor space and potential to enhance tenant appeal; the building’s solid-brick Victorian construction offers character but also means limited built-in wall insulation.
Notable positives include excellent broadband and mobile signal, mains gas central heating with boiler and radiators, and no flood risk. However, the area scores high for crime and is classified as very deprived; this will influence tenant mix, management requirements and insurance or lending considerations. The property has a single bathroom for five tenants and is on a small plot, so prospective buyers should factor ongoing HMO management, possible energy-efficiency upgrades (solid walls assumed uninsulated) and occasional tenant turnover costs into budgeting.
For an investor wanting a turn-key income-producing asset close to Cardiff city centre and Cardiff Bay, this property offers immediate rental income with scope for marginal value-add through energy improvements or garden use optimisation. Early viewing recommended to assess condition, compliance for HMO regulations and potential for any permitted improvements.
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