1 Bed Flat, Earl Grey Street, EH3
EH3 9BN · 1-bed Flat
📊 SA Market Rates —EH3 9
Area data forEH3 9 — actual results vary by property, management quality, and season.
🏠 SA Readiness Score
✓ Strengths
- Modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and blue LED lighting
- Spacious living areas with comfortable furnishings and TV entertainment
- Clean bathroom with bath, shower, and dual sinks in good condition
✗ Issues
- Dated cream/beige wall colors throughout need refreshing for contemporary aesthetic
- Limited decor personality and lack of artwork create somewhat clinical feel
- Bedrooms are compact and could benefit from upgraded soft furnishings
💰 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) | £1,350 |
| First month's rent | £1,350 |
| Furnishing & fit-out | £2,500 |
| GuestReady onboarding (photography + listing) | £300 |
| Welcome pack & consumables | £100 |
| Total initial outlay | £5,600 |
Monthly Running Costs
| Rent to landlord | £1,350 |
| GuestReady management (15%) | £495 |
| Utilities (gas / electric / broadband) | £150 |
| Consumables & restocking | £50 |
| SA insurance uplift (est.) | £35 |
| Total monthly costs | £2,080 |
| Monthly profit | +£1,223 |
| Break-even occupancy (managed): 46% | |
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% | £2,416 | £2,126 | +£776/mo |
| 70% | £2,819 | £2,481 | +£1,131/mo |
| 80% | £3,222 | £2,835 | +£1,485/mo |
| 90% | £3,625 | £3,190 | +£1,840/mo |
| 100% | £4,028 | £3,545 | +£2,195/mo |
SA nightly rate: £179 (EH3 9). Net figures use 12% platform fee.
📍 Location
🏗️ Urban Regeneration & Infrastructure
🏘 Property Details
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