2 Bed Flat, St. Leonards Lane, EH8
EH8 9SD · 2-bed Flat
📊 SA Market Rates —EH8 9
Area data forEH8 9 — actual results vary by property, management quality, and season.
🏠 SA Readiness Score
✓ Strengths
- Well-furnished with quality sofas, glass dining tables, and contemporary decor
- Excellent natural light from large windows with views of historic architecture
- Clear separation of spaces with dedicated living, dining, and sleeping areas
✗ Issues
- Dated artwork and some aesthetic choices feel tired rather than aspirational
- Minimal kitchen/dining area visibility suggests limited cooking facilities
- Some rooms show signs of wear; decor could benefit from refresh to justify premium pricing
💰 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) | £1,500 |
| First month's rent | £1,500 |
| Furnishing & fit-out | £2,500 |
| GuestReady onboarding (photography + listing) | £300 |
| Welcome pack & consumables | £100 |
| Total initial outlay | £5,900 |
Monthly Running Costs
| Rent to landlord | £1,500 |
| GuestReady management (15%) | £565 |
| Utilities (gas / electric / broadband) | £185 |
| Consumables & restocking | £50 |
| SA insurance uplift (est.) | £35 |
| Total monthly costs | £2,335 |
| Monthly profit | +£1,429 |
| 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% | £2,754 | £2,424 | +£924/mo |
| 70% | £3,213 | £2,827 | +£1,327/mo |
| 80% | £3,672 | £3,231 | +£1,731/mo |
| 90% | £4,131 | £3,635 | +£2,135/mo |
| 100% | £4,590 | £4,039 | +£2,539/mo |
SA nightly rate: £153 (EH8 9). Net figures use 12% platform fee.
🏗️ Urban Regeneration & Infrastructure
🏘 Property Details
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