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· 1-bed Flat
📊 SA Market Rates —Scotland
Area data forScotland — actual results vary by property, management quality, and season.
🏠 SA Readiness Score
✓ Strengths
- Prime location near Edinburgh Castle with iconic views and city center access
- Modern furnishings, equipped kitchen, and contemporary bathroom with shower
- Comfortable living spaces with TV, tasteful decor, and adequate bedroom setup
✗ Issues
- Limited natural light in some rooms due to Old Town building layout and positioning
- Small bathroom and confined spaces typical of historic tenement conversion
- Dated color schemes (yellow/beige walls) could benefit from refresh for premium positioning
💰 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) | £1,295 |
| First month's rent | £1,295 |
| SA setup cost by room (Scotland rates) | |
| Kitchen | £400–£1,700 |
| Bathroom | £300–£1,200 |
| Living Room | £200–£700 |
| Master Bedroom | £400–£1,700 |
| Entrance Hall | £0–£200 |
| Furnishing & fit-out (est. median) | £3,240 |
| GuestReady onboarding (photography + listing) | £300 |
| Welcome pack & consumables | £100 |
| Total initial outlay | £6,230 |
Monthly Running Costs
| Rent to landlord | £1,295 |
| GuestReady management (15%) | £565 |
| Utilities (gas / electric / broadband) | £150 |
| Consumables & restocking | £50 |
| SA insurance uplift (est.) | £35 |
| Total monthly costs | £2,095 |
| Monthly profit | +£1,669 |
| Break-even occupancy (managed): 39% | |
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% | £2,754 | £2,424 | +£1,129/mo |
| 70% | £3,213 | £2,827 | +£1,532/mo |
| 80% | £3,672 | £3,231 | +£1,936/mo |
| 90% | £4,131 | £3,635 | +£2,340/mo |
| 100% | £4,590 | £4,039 | +£2,744/mo |
SA nightly rate: £204 (Scotland). Net figures use 12% platform fee.
📍 Location
🏗️ Urban Regeneration & Infrastructure
🔧 Local Trades
| Trade | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| builder | AGG Builders Ltd | 0131 259 6478 | — |
| decorator | Chris Keppie – Decorating Edinburgh/Lothians and The Scottish ... | 0131 283 2918 | — |
🏘 Property Details
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