6 bed social housing HMO project
Project:
Background & Deal Structure:
A 4-bedroom terraced property ideally suited for conversion into a 6 bedroom house of multiple occupancy (HMO) in Lowestoft.
The Registered Provider (RP) has expressed interest in this property, and it has passed their postcode checks. The RP have offered a 5 year lease on this unit, following renovation and having onboarded the property.
Vendor requires an upfront 3% reservation fee, deductible from the purchase price and an Exchange of Contracts in 8 weeks.
This deal has been agreed subject to ‘actionable planning permission’ as it requires a Planning Application to change the use to HMO.
It is noteworthy commercial gearing may be possible on the GDV. Our calculations have been comservatively completed at a bricks and mortar level.
Area / Location
Located close to the centre of town, with an abundance of local amenities and facilities, a short distance to the train station and motorway networks providing access to Norwich, Colchester and beyond, Lowestoft is well located.
The property is perfectly positioned for access into the town, is in close proximity to many local, national and global employers, and benefits from a variety of local recreation spots including local golf courses, parks and forests.
Scope of Work
- Gas Central Heating & tanks
- Fire works
- Electrics
- EPC upgrades
- Windows
- Internal Fire Doors
- Door Casings
- Rip Out & Knock Off
- Plastering
- New Kitchen suite
- New Bathroom suite
- Additional WC
- Painting & Decoration
- Gas Hatch
- Carpets and Flooring
- Blinds
- Garden Tidy Up
- Miscellaneous (Boxing in, etc)
- Contingency
Financials:
Acquisition Costs
| Purchase Price Sale agreed | £180,000 |
| Renovation Refurbishment & Conversion Costs | £65,000 |
| Architect/Planning Budget for plans drafting plans and submission to local authority | £2,400 |
| Building Control Estimated cost for compliance inspections & sign-off | £900 |
| Furniture Furnishing to provider’s requirements | £6,000 |
| SDLT Stamp Duty Land Tax | £10,100 UK £13,700 INT |
| Survey Chartered surveyor onsite inspection and report | £700 |
| Legals Conveyancing & transaction fees & disbursements | £2,500 |
| Insurance Buildings insurance to cover the reinstatement value | £550 |
| Sourcing Sourcing Fee | £9,750 |
| Capital In Total acquisition costs | £277,900 |
Optional Extras
| Project Management Coordinating contract teams | £6,500 |
| Lease Setup Lease negotiations & contract with Registered Provider | £2,756 |
Post Works Refinance
| Gross Development Value Bricks & mortar valuation | £190,000 |
| Uplift Between GDV and original purchase price | £10,000 |
| 1st Charge Lending @75.00% of GDV – recycling funds onto next opportunity | £142,500 |
| Capital Left In Capital remaining in equity post-refinance using mortgage lending | £135,400 |
Rental Income
| Gross Rent p.a. Negotiated rate for area | £35,599 |
| Mortgage p.a. @6.00% lending @75%LTV | £8,550 |
| Operational Expenses p.a. @0.00% | £0 |
| Management p.a. @0.00% | £0 |
| Net Cash Flow p.a. Pre-tax income | £27,049 |
Capital Growth
Capital Gain
| Capital Value @ Year 10 Year 10 value assumed conservative 3.5% annual growth | £268,014 |
| Mortgage Lending 1st Charge lending redemption | £142,500 |
| Equity Investment Capital Capital returned to equity investor | £135,400 |
| Capital Gain @ Year 10 Cap.value less 1st charge lending & equity investor’s capital | £-9,886 |
Investor Return
Income & Return
| Net Cash Flow PA Annual net income after costs | £27,049 |
| Total Net Lifetime Cash Flow Net income over life of lease term | £270,492 |
| Total Lifetime Return on Capital Gain + Total Income (calculated @Year 10) | £260,606 |
Nett
Yield
16.02%
Return on Investmtne
19.98%
Lifetime
Return
192.47%
Comparables

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