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4 Bed Terraced House, Kensington Road, CV5

CV5 6GG · 4-bed House

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+£1,492
Monthly Profit
After rent, management & costs
£1,450
Rent / mo
Market rent (VOA BRMA median): £1,396/mo ≈ at market rate
VOA Private Rental Market Statistics, Oct 2024–Sep 2025
£3,362
SA Net / mo
after platform costs
36.0%
Break-even Occ.
min occupancy needed

📊 SA Market Rates —CV5 6

📊 Area average rate
£123
Median nightly rate
67%
Avg occupancy
£2,464
Est. gross / mo (bedroom-adj.)

Area data forCV5 6 — actual results vary by property, management quality, and season.

⚠️ Article 4 Direction applies in this area

Converting this property to short-term letting (SA) will likely require planning permission under the local Article 4 Direction. Confirm with the local planning authority before proceeding.

🏠 SA Readiness Score

6/10 Needs Work Functional layout with modern kitchen, but dated furnishings and décor need updating throughout.

✓ Strengths

  • Modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and good counter space
  • Clean, bright spaces with neutral decoration and adequate lighting
  • Separate bedroom and living areas with decent proportions

✗ Issues

  • Dated furniture and fixtures (wooden wardrobes, older style furnishings) detract from appeal
  • Hallway/corridor areas look cluttered with storage items and lack SA polish
  • Worn flooring, basic window treatments, and overall tired aesthetic need refreshing

💰 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) £1,450
First month's rent £1,450
Furnishing & fit-out £2,500
GuestReady onboarding (photography + listing) £300
Welcome pack & consumables £100
Total initial outlay £5,800

Monthly Running Costs

Rent to landlord £1,450
GuestReady management (15%) £573
Utilities (gas / electric / broadband) £220
Consumables & restocking £50
SA insurance uplift (est.) £35
Total monthly costs £2,328
Monthly profit +£1,492
Break-even occupancy (managed): 36%

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% £3,421 £3,010 +£1,560/mo
70% £3,991 £3,512 +£2,062/mo
80% £4,561 £4,014 +£2,564/mo
90% £5,131 £4,515 +£3,065/mo
100% £5,701 £5,017 +£3,567/mo

SA nightly rate: £123 (CV5 6). Net figures use 12% platform fee.

📍 Location

🏗️ Urban Regeneration & Infrastructure

Enterprise Zone
Nearest: Black Country EZ (24.0 mi)
Nearest Major Infrastructure
Birmingham Interchange (HS2)
HS2 · Under Construction · 8.8 mi
Gentrification Signal
1/10
Early stage / stable

🌎 Area Profile — CV5 6 ⓘ What are deciles?

IMD (Overall)
6/10
Mid deprivation
Crime
5/10
Mid deprivation
Income
7/10
Low deprivation
Employment
6/10
Mid deprivation
Education
9/10
Low deprivation
Housing Barriers
6/10
Mid deprivation
Rural/Urban
Mixed

🏘 Property Details

Type: House
Bedrooms: 4
Available: to move in
First seen: 26/05/26
Spread margin: 56.9%
⚠️ Important — Subletting & Short-Term Let Compliance

Before subletting or operating a short-term let from any rental property, you must obtain written permission from your landlord and check the terms of your tenancy agreement. Subletting without permission may breach your tenancy agreement and, in some cases, may be unlawful. This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. You are solely responsible for ensuring all activity complies with your tenancy agreement, local planning rules, and applicable law.

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