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· 1-bed Flat
📊 SA Market Rates —East of England
Area data forEast of England — actual results vary by property, management quality, and season.
🏠 SA Readiness Score
✓ Strengths
- Compact all-in-one layout with bed, kitchenette, and bathroom
- Clean and well-maintained shower facility with massage jets
- Functional appliances and adequate storage
✗ Issues
- Dated wood furnishings and tired aesthetic throughout
- Limited natural light; dark flooring feels cramped
- Minimal décor appeal; would benefit from modern refresh and artwork
💰 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) | £650 |
| First month's rent | £650 |
| SA setup cost by room (East of England rates) | |
| Kitchen | £500–£2,100 |
| Bathroom | £400–£1,500 |
| Living Room | £200–£900 |
| Master Bedroom | £500–£2,100 |
| Entrance Hall | £100–£200 |
| Furnishing & fit-out (est. median) | £4,139 |
| GuestReady onboarding (photography + listing) | £300 |
| Welcome pack & consumables | £100 |
| Total initial outlay | £5,839 |
Monthly Running Costs
| Rent to landlord | £650 |
| GuestReady management (15%) | £165 |
| Utilities (gas / electric / broadband) | £150 |
| Consumables & restocking | £50 |
| SA insurance uplift (est.) | £35 |
| Total monthly costs | £1,050 |
| Monthly profit | +£53 |
| Break-even occupancy (managed): 38% | |
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% | £1,655 | £1,456 | +£806/mo |
| 70% | £1,931 | £1,699 | +£1,049/mo |
| 80% | £2,207 | £1,942 | +£1,292/mo |
| 90% | £2,483 | £2,185 | +£1,535/mo |
| 100% | £2,758 | £2,427 | +£1,777/mo |
SA nightly rate: £123 (East of England). Net figures use 12% platform fee.
📍 Location
🏗️ Urban Regeneration & Infrastructure
🌎 Area Profile — East of England ⓘ What are deciles?
🔧 Local Trades
| Trade | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| builder | AM Builders (Luton) Ltd: Commercial Building & Maintenance | 01582 655593 | — |
| decorator | IATD Bespoke Decorating | 07772 880082 | — |
| photographer | Oakley Studios: Luton Photography Studio | Portraits, Families ... | 01582 491499 | — |
🏘 Property Details
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