Balcarres Street, Edinburgh, EH10
By Portolio
£ 244,995
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Portolio says ..
Tenanted 3 bedroom HMO buy-to-let investment property in Morningside, Edinburgh. Available £25K below Home Report value.
Property Oracle says ..
This 3-bedroom flat on Balcarres Street in Edinburgh’s Morningside district is presented as a tenanted buy-to-let investment opportunity. The property is located in a desirable area, close to good transport links and local amenities, placing it in a convenient setting. Morningside is well-regarded for its residential character and established community, making it an attractive location for both owner-occupiers and investors. However, the photos show an interior that requires some updating and modernisation to increase its appeal. The property appears well-maintained structurally but shows signs of wear and tear. The rooms are presented as lived-in spaces, suggesting the need for some work. In addition to the interior, the small rear garden space appears minimal and lacks the significant outdoor space one might associate with more expensive properties in this area. The listing’s key advantage is its price point, which is mentioned as being significantly below the Home Report Value. This potentially presents a good return on investment for a buy-to-let investor who is prepared to undertake some improvements, or it provides the potential for a reasonable purchase price for a first-time buyer who’s accepting of some improvement needs.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 536.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 488,158.00 £Decreased by 3.53 %
- Est sale value
- 328,032.00 £Increased by 62.33 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,178.00 £/moIncreased by 7.93 %
- Est letting value
- 1,072.00 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 5.35 %Increased by 11.69 %
- Crime Rate
- 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchiston Castle School | Offshore Schools | 4.87 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crescent | £ 387,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Dalhousie Terrace | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cluny Avenue | £ 1,222,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Stable Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Greenbank Avenue | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haymarket | 9419 | HYM | 2.40 KM |
| Slateford | 9236 | SLA | 3.51 KM |
| Edinburgh | 9328 | EDB | 3.97 KM |
| Kingsknowe | 9217 | KGE | 5.93 KM |
| Wester Hailes | 9231 | WTA | 8.12 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Pf1, Balcarres Street, EDINBURGH, EH10 5JB | £ 310,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| 7 (1F2) Balcarres Street, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH10 | £ 215,000 | BUY | 4 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Belhaven Place, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH10 | £ 200,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| 4/7 Belhaven Place, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH10 5JN | £ 220,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| 4/12 Belhaven Place, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH10 5JN | £ 270,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.07 KM |