top of page
croxteth.jpg

CROXTETH AVENUE, SEAFORTH, L21 – PROPERTY INVESTMENT CASE STUDY

This Liverpool property investment case study shows how we sourced and fully managed a 3-bed buy-to-let in Seaforth, L21, bought for £132,000, refurbished for £8,280, and let at £825 pcm.

QUICK LOOK BUY-TO-LET PHOTOS

High-angle shot of a professionally renovated tiered backyard featuring clean grey stone paving, a new brick retaining wall, and manicured evergreen shrubs.

After

Outdoor backyard space before renovation showing weathered stone tiles, overgrown weeds along the edges, and an unmaintained brick garden wall.

Before​

DEAL OVERVIEW

Deal Details
Figures
Property Type

3 Bed, Mid Terraced House

Purchase Price

£132,000

Year Purchased

2024

Refurb Cost

£8,280

Annual Rent

£9,900 (£825 pcm)

Gross Yield

7.5%

Total Cash Required

£56,730

Projected 5-Year Growth

£57,500*

*Based on UK average growth since 1980 (ONS). Illustration only.

COST BREAKDOWN

Deal Details
Figures
Mortgage Deposit

£33,000

Fully Managed Refurb Cost (Inc VAT)

£8,280

Buying Costs

£15,450

Total Cash Required

£56,730

REFURBISHMENT

SUMMARY

  • Fully Managed Refurb Cost (Inc VAT): £8,280

  • Duration: 2 weeks

SCOPE OF WORKS

  • Waste clearance, minor repairs, internal tweaks

    Roof works: vents, gutters, chimney patching

  • EPC survey, optional loft insulation upgrade

WHY WE KEPT IT LIGHT

Low effort, solid results. We source houses that need small improvements only, keeping the process smooth and well clear of heavy refurbishment work.

TIMELINE

We handled the moving parts throughout, with minimal input from the investor.

  1. Pre-offer checks: street selection, comparables, letting agent rent sense-check, refurb estimate

  2. Offer agreed and terms locked in

  3. Purchase progressed: conveyancing opened, lender valuation booked

  4. Surveys and checks completed, final refurb scope confirmed

  5. Keys received

  6. Light refurb completed (2 weeks)

  7. Lettings: marketed in advance, tenant moved in within 2 weeks of works finishing

  8. 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

  • Light refurb completed in 2 weeks

  • Tenant secured within 2 weeks of completing refurb

  • Fully managed from day one, investor did not need to visit

  • 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.

  • Strong rental demand in Seaforth, L21

  • Fast route to rental income

  • Completely managed for investors

CHECKS WE DID (AND WHAT WE FIXED)

  • Damp readings came back slightly elevated - survey commissioned, scope finalised, and repairs completed within the refurbishment works.

  • Rent level confirmed with the letting agent - set appropriately and let in good time.

BEFORE AND AFTER GALLERY

Kitchen Flooring

After

Before​

Modern kitchen interior featuring sleek white gloss cabinetry, black laminate countertops, a built-in stainless steel oven, and integrated wood-effect flooring.
Brightly lit modern kitchen during renovation stage showing white cabinets, dark grey tiled backsplash, and an open under-counter space for a washing machine.

Kitchen refreshed - old flooring was removed and replaced with a durable, modern finish, improving presentation and day-to-day practicality for tenants and maximing the achieved rent

Back Yard

After

Before​

High-angle shot of a professionally renovated tiered backyard featuring clean grey stone paving, a new brick retaining wall, and manicured evergreen shrubs.
Outdoor backyard space before renovation showing weathered stone tiles, overgrown weeds along the edges, and an unmaintained brick garden wall.

Back yard refreshed - paving cleaned and restored, steps and raised area made good, and borders tidied to create a neat, low-maintenance outdoor space.

Roof

After

Before​

After chimney repointing and roof repair - restored brick chimney with renewed mortar joints and lead flashing on a slate roof, with TV aerial.
Before chimney repointing - weathered brick chimney with cracked mortar joints and tired lead flashing on a slate roof, showing signs of deterioration.

Roofline repairs completed - brickwork was repaired and repointed, and lead flashing was made good to improve weather protection and reduce future maintenance.

Before and After

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.

  • Logo of LinkedIn
  • facebook
  • Logo of Youtube
  • Logo of Instagram
  • Threads
  • Logo of X
  • Logo Pinterest
  • Logo of Tiktok
  • Logo of Google
  • Logo of WhatsApp

Total Property Group is a trading name of TPG Trading Limited (Company No. 12571193), registered in England and Wales.
We are not and have never been affiliated with Total Property Group Ltd.

Registered Office: Unit 5 Marlborough Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, United Kingdom, LL13 9RJ
VAT Number: 438231013
Companies House: View TPG Trading Limited on Companies House
Compliance & Consumer Protection: View our Compliance & Consumer Protection page
Privacy Policy: View our Privacy Policy
Complaints Procedure: View our Complaints Procedure

We are not financial advisers. All content on this website is provided for general information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal or tax advice. Property investment carries risk, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

bottom of page