Case Studies
We turn properties into great homes and we’re proud of the work we do. Here are just some of our most notable transformations.
CASE STUDY 1
House 55, SR7
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We purchased this 2 bed terraced house from a DIYer who did not have the skills or money to finish the property.
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The property was in a dire state when we bought it for £30,000.
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We spent a further £40,000 on refurbishments, legals and fees, with the renovation taking 8 weeks in total.
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We rented the property out to a charity partner with a 3 year minimum lease, making a gross yield of 9%.
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"I was particularly pleased with how this property turned out. It was in a very bad state of repair when we purchased it, but in just two short months we restored it to its former glory, pleasing our investor and our charity partner in the process."
CASE STUDY 2
Block of 4 Flats, SR8
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We originally sourced 2 leasehold 2 bed flats in a 4 block, but we ended up to securing the entire block for £115,000.
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We also secured a 3-year lease agreement with a major charity partner, so the investor knew the returns from the outset.
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The £80,000 refurbishment was completed in 5 months, and the charity moved in immediately.
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18 months later, we managed to sell the block and freehold for £220,000 to an investor who wanted immediate cashflow giving a gross yield of over 9%.
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"This project had its challenges but we were thrilled with the outcome. We are now pursuing planning permission for 8 new build flats on the land which is part of the freehold; the charity partner is already committed to leasing these flats if the planning is successful."
CASE STUDY 3
Buy to Sell, SR7
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We bought a very run down 3 bed semi-detached property with a huge garden and drive for £58,000.
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It was refurbished over a 4 month period and we spent £40,000 adding a conservatory, kitchen and bathroom, and completely rendering the outside.
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We removed walls downstairs to create an open plan living space and moved walls upstairs to better configure the landing and bedrooms.
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The property sold for £125,000.
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"This house had such potential, which we realised. It became the perfect family-friendly home. The investor was also delighted as the sale of it created a +25% return, and allowed him to go ahead and buy another BTL property."
CASE STUDY 4
Block of 12 Flats, Northumberland
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The owner of the 12 flats sought our advice on this property and liked our proposal so much that refurbishment began almost immediately.​
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We also made contact with a large national charity who had expressed an interest in the flats, so long as one flat was converted into an office.
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We applied for and achieved planning permission to do this and within 4 months the renovations were completed, allowing the charity to move in.
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The charity signed a 3 year lease, individual rents were increased by 30%, and the annual income increased by over 7 fold.
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"I'm proud of this one! The value of the properties increased by 40%, and I recently negotiated buying the leasehold of the adjacent block of 12 flats which is also rented out to the same charity, earning an annual gross income of over £126,000 for both blocks."