1 Bed Flat, Thistle Street, EH2
EH2 1DY · 1-bed Flat
📊 SA Market Rates —EH2 1
Area data forEH2 1 — actual results vary by property, management quality, and season.
🏠 SA Readiness Score
✓ Strengths
- Fully furnished with quality furniture and modern appliances throughout
- Clean, well-maintained spaces with contemporary bathrooms and heating
- Excellent location on charming Edinburgh street with local amenities nearby
✗ Issues
- Dated décor and color schemes (beige walls, traditional styling) need refreshing
- Some rooms show wear; fireplaces and accessories feel slightly dated
- Limited modern design elements; would benefit from contemporary updates to maximize appeal
💰 SA Setup & Running Costs
Based on GuestReady full management at 15% of SA gross. Monthly profit shown above is after all costs below.
Initial Outlay
| Security deposit (1 month) | £1,850 |
| First month's rent | £1,850 |
| Furnishing & fit-out | £2,500 |
| GuestReady onboarding (photography + listing) | £300 |
| Welcome pack & consumables | £100 |
| Total initial outlay | £6,600 |
Monthly Running Costs
| Rent to landlord | £1,850 |
| GuestReady management (15%) | £672 |
| Utilities (gas / electric / broadband) | £150 |
| Consumables & restocking | £50 |
| SA insurance uplift (est.) | £35 |
| Total monthly costs | £2,757 |
| Monthly profit | +£1,726 |
| Break-even occupancy (managed): 45% | |
All figures are estimates. Utilities scaled by bedroom count. GuestReady fee from 15% — actual rate varies by location. Insurance estimate ~£420/yr SA-specific uplift. Learn about GuestReady →
📊 Occupancy Sensitivity
Cashflow at different occupancy rates — how the spread changes if bookings are lighter or stronger.
| Occupancy | Gross/mo | Net/mo | Cashflow/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60% | £3,280 | £2,886 | +£1,036/mo |
| 70% | £3,827 | £3,368 | +£1,518/mo |
| 80% | £4,374 | £3,849 | +£1,999/mo |
| 90% | £4,921 | £4,330 | +£2,480/mo |
| 100% | £5,468 | £4,812 | +£2,962/mo |
SA nightly rate: £243 (EH2 1). Net figures use 12% platform fee.
📍 Location
🏗️ Urban Regeneration & Infrastructure
🏘 Property Details
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