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· 1-bed House Share
📊 SA Market Rates —West Midlands
Area data forWest Midlands — actual results vary by property, management quality, and season.
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
✓ Strengths
- Multiple bedrooms suitable for group bookings
- Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances
- Decorative elements and plants add character
✗ Issues
- Dated wallpaper and inconsistent interior styling throughout
- Dark color schemes in kitchen and some rooms feel dated
- Bathroom lighting effects seem gimmicky; overall presentation needs modernization
💰 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) | £430 |
| First month's rent | £430 |
| Furnishing & fit-out (est.) | £2,500 |
| Room-by-room breakdown pending — cost scoring runs nightly, check back within 24–48 hours. | |
| GuestReady onboarding (photography + listing) | £300 |
| Welcome pack & consumables | £100 |
| Total initial outlay | £3,760 |
Monthly Running Costs
| Rent to landlord | £430 |
| GuestReady management (15%) | £182 |
| Utilities (gas / electric / broadband) | £150 |
| Consumables & restocking | £50 |
| SA insurance uplift (est.) | £35 |
| Total monthly costs | £847 |
| Monthly profit | +£363 |
| Break-even occupancy (managed): 40% | |
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. Setup cost covers furnishing, appliances, linen, welcome kit, and photography — excludes structural refurb; obtain quotes before committing. 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% | £1,162 | £1,023 | +£593/mo |
| 70% | £1,355 | £1,192 | +£762/mo |
| 80% | £1,549 | £1,363 | +£933/mo |
| 90% | £1,743 | £1,534 | +£1,104/mo |
| 100% | £1,936 | £1,704 | +£1,274/mo |
SA nightly rate: £86 (West Midlands). Net figures use 12% platform fee.
📍 Location
🏗️ Urban Regeneration & Infrastructure
🔧 Local Trades
| Trade | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| builder | Local, trusted builders in Birmingham T.A Smith Builders Ltd | 0121 475 4151 | — |
| decorator | Painting and Decorating Birmingham | Decorating Contractors ... | 0121 706 3125 | — |
| photographer | Birmingham photographer | 01839066789 | — |
🏘 Property Details
📝 Description
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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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