QUICK LOOK BUY-TO-LET PHOTOS
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DEAL OVERVIEW
Deal Details | Figures |
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Property Type | 3 Bed, Mid Terraced House |
Purchase Price | £105,000 |
Year Purchased | 2025 |
Refurb Cost | £12,804 |
Annual Rent | £9,000 (£750 pcm) |
Gross Yield | 8.6% |
Total Cash Required | £54,054 |
Projected 5-Year Growth | £46,500* |
*Based on UK average growth since 1980 (ONS). Illustration only.
COST BREAKDOWN
Deal Details | Figures |
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Mortgage Deposit | £26,250 |
Fully Managed Refurb Cost (Inc VAT) | £12,804 |
Buying Costs | £15,000 |
Total Cash Required | £54,054 |
REFURBISHMENT
SUMMARY
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Fully Managed Refurb Cost (Inc VAT): £12,804
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Duration: 3 weeks
SCOPE OF WORKS
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Waste clearance, front and yard tidy
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Ventilation upgrades, minor joinery, internal repairs
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Damp treatment, full roofing works, certification
WHY WE KEPT IT LIGHT
Low risk and low effort. Our focus is on properties with light works, not heavy refurbishments.
TIMELINE
We handled the moving parts throughout, with minimal input from the investor.
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Pre-offer checks: street selection, comparables, letting agent rent sense-check, refurb estimate
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Offer agreed and terms locked in
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Purchase progressed: conveyancing opened, lender valuation booked
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Surveys and checks completed, final refurb scope confirmed
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Keys received
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Light refurb completed (3 weeks)
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Lettings: marketed in advance, tenant moved in within 2 weeks of works finishing
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Management live: from tenant move-in
CLIENT OUTCOME
WHAT THE INVESTOR WANTED
Plan B income from a Liverpool buy-to-let, without refurb stress, choice overload, or this turning into a second job.
WHAT HAPPENED
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Light refurb completed in 3 weeks
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Tenant secured within 2 weeks of completing refurb
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Fully managed from day one, investor did not need to visit
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The result: one more asset doing its job quietly in the background while they focus on work and family
WHY THIS PROPERTY INVESTMENT DEAL WORKED
The right house on the right street, with light works, set up to be low maintenance.
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Strong rental demand in Bootle, L20
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Swift path to cashflow
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End-to-end hands-free investment
CHECKS WE DID (AND WHAT WE FIXED)
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Damp levels showed minor issues - expert assessment obtained, action plan confirmed, and remedial works finished as part of the upgrade.
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Rent reviewed with the letting agent - positioned competitively and let without delay.
BEFORE AND AFTER GALLERY
Living Room
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Living room refurbished - damp-affected walls were treated and replastered with a 10-year guarantee, and the feature fireplace was refreshed to create a cleaner, more attractive finish that improves tenant appeal.
Dining Area
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Dining area refurbished - damp-affected walls were treated and replastered with a 10-year guarantee, then redecorated to create a brighter, well-presented space that helps the property let well and gives tenants a great first impression.
Back Yard
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Back yard refreshed - external walls were cleaned and redecorated, improving overall presentation and helping the property feel better cared for from the outset.
WANT RESULTS LIKE THIS?
If you want a boring, predictable Liverpool buy-to-let set up fully managed, book a call and we’ll map out the right next step.
DISCLAIMER
Info only, not advice. Figures are accurate at the time of purchase. “Projected 5-Year Growth” is an assumption-based illustration (ONS), not guaranteed. Values, rents and returns can rise or fall.