2 Bed Flat, Portswood Road, SO17
SO17 2FT · 2-bed Flat
📊 SA Market Rates —SO17 2
Area data forSO17 2 — actual results vary by property, management quality, and season.
🏠 SA Readiness Score
✓ Strengths
- Good natural light and modern windows throughout
- Adequate space with multiple rooms and hallway layout
- Functional kitchen with appliances in attic area
✗ Issues
- Sparse, incomplete furnishing with minimal decor or soft furnishings
- Dated aesthetics; bare walls and institutional feel unsuitable for guests
- Limited amenities; no visible seating, entertainment, or comfort items
💰 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) | £1,120 |
| First month's rent | £1,120 |
| Furnishing & fit-out | £2,500 |
| GuestReady onboarding (photography + listing) | £300 |
| Welcome pack & consumables | £100 |
| Total initial outlay | £5,140 |
Monthly Running Costs
| Rent to landlord | £1,120 |
| GuestReady management (15%) | £369 |
| Utilities (gas / electric / broadband) | £185 |
| Consumables & restocking | £50 |
| SA insurance uplift (est.) | £35 |
| Total monthly costs | £1,759 |
| Monthly profit | +£702 |
| 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% | £2,204 | £1,940 | +£820/mo |
| 70% | £2,571 | £2,262 | +£1,142/mo |
| 80% | £2,938 | £2,585 | +£1,465/mo |
| 90% | £3,306 | £2,909 | +£1,789/mo |
| 100% | £3,673 | £3,232 | +£2,112/mo |
SA nightly rate: £122 (SO17 2). Net figures use 12% platform fee.
🏗️ Urban Regeneration & Infrastructure
🌎 Area Profile — SO17 2 ⓘ What are deciles?
🏘 Property Details
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