Summary - 7 BOULTON ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 1NS
4 bed 2 bath Terraced
Compact Victorian buy-to-let near universities and transport links.
- Four-bedroom mid-terrace HMO generating strong rental income
- Up to c.9% gross yield based on quoted rents
- Two modern shower rooms and two reception rooms
- Mains gas boiler heating; double glazed throughout
- Small overall size: approx. 830 sq ft and small garden
- Solid brick walls likely without insulation; retrofit may be needed
- Area has above-average crime; consider management costs
- Freehold tenure with cheap council tax
A four-bedroom mid-terraced Victorian property arranged over two floors, presented as an established HMO in a busy Southsea neighbourhood. The layout includes two modern shower rooms, a modern kitchen, two reception rooms and a small courtyard garden, making it suited to lettings for students and young professionals. Expected rents are quoted at £1,700 pcm excluding bills (around 9% yield) or £2,000 pcm including bills, giving an attractive income profile for investors.
Practical basics are in place: mains gas central heating with a boiler and radiators, double glazing, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. The property is freehold and compact at about 830 sq ft, which keeps running costs lower and council tax cheap — a straightforward income asset in a well-served urban location with many local amenities.
Important considerations are set out plainly. The house is small in overall size and sits in an area with above-average local crime rates, which may affect tenant mix and management needs. The original solid brick walls are assumed to have no built-in insulation, so improving thermal efficiency could require retrofit works. Investors should budget for ongoing HMO management, periodic maintenance and possible upgrade costs to sustain yields.
This house suits buyers seeking an HMO income stream in a cosmopolitan student and professional neighbourhood. It offers immediate rental potential and value-add opportunities through energy improvements and targeted maintenance, while remaining a compact, easy-to-manage freehold investment.
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