A standard terraced house with a modernised kitchen and certainly not much to look at from the outside, but sometimes this blinds us to the rental potential. Talking of modernisation, the decoration could do with updating. However, in general a good sized property with three double bedrooms, double glazing and gas central heating. Acceptable as it stands, but as I always say, there is always room for improvement. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune as sometimes a little says more. For starters the kitchen has been modernised and it stands to reason the rest of the property should follow suite (Did you see what I did there?).

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A pretty standard terraced type house on this popular street for rented accommodation. The property has an acceptable spec, however the bathroom looks like it could do with a good clean. But that should be pretty standard practice anyway and for a terraced house the garden isn’t too shabby either. Set in the heart of Caldmore and adjoining the Highgate border, the location is perfect for local schools both public and private (Mayfield Prepatory and Queen Mary’s Grammar schools being just half a mile away). Healthcare amenities such as doctors, dentists and chemists are aplenty and within easy each. Transport services are very good with bus routes and major road networks nearby with Walsall town centre just a mile away.

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This deceptively large two bedroom end terrace house is in absolutely immaculate condition and can be let as it currently stands. The property type and high standard of spec makes it ideal for working professionals, individual or couple.This is further strengthened by its location about half a mile from M6 junction 9, ideal for commuting. For the frustrated footballer in all of us, Bescot stadium is but a short 5 -10 minute stroll away. The return journey could be a little longer if the Saddlers lose that Saturday. For your weekly shopping supplies look no further than the large Morrisons superstore just around the corner. It has a petrol forecourt as well…Handy!

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A three bedroom semi detached house, Commonside, Brownhills, WS8. The asking price is in the region of £110000 with Goodchilds of Brownhills (01543 526 869).

Check it out here:

http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/39524142

Let’s get into the nuts and bolts of this one straight away. This one is already being let at a pcm of £530.00 and if the property sells at the current asking price the yield is in the region of 5.78%. However, a property like this should be achieving a lot more around the £595.00 pcm mark, at least, for me. You may well have to loosen those purse strings and invest a little, but that could be the difference in increasing your yield to 6.49%.

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A Two bedroom terraced house, Hereford street, Walsall, WS2. The asking price is around £65,000 with Bairstow Eves of Walsall (01911 312 791).

Check it out here: http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/38693844

A traditional terraced house that is for up for a cash only sale. Interestingly, the price has been reduced within the last two weeks. However, despite this decrease the property’s sale history suggests that there is some capital growth of around 14% as well as a fairly healthy yield.

Let’s have a look…

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A one bedroom apartment, High Ridge Close, Aldridge, WS9. The asking price is around £70000 with Cross & Co of Darlaston (0121 659 7913).

Check it out here: http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/39608115

This is just another quickie today. The reason being is that the property listing is shockingly lacking in information and details. However, based on the photos alone, it would be very remiss of me not to let you now about this real gem of a find. I’ve just got one word to describe this superb opportunity…Pristine! It really is top notch “good to go-ness”.

Let’s get in there, well…With what we know…

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A three bedroom mid-terrace house, West Bromwich Road, Walsall, WS1. The asking price is around £94950 with I Love Homes of Walsall (01922 321 007).

Check it out here: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-40162419.html

Another typically looking terraced house from the outside, but hiding a very well presented property on the inside.

Let’s have a look…

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A two bedroom mid-terrace house, Holtshill Lane, Walsall, WS1. The asking price is around £80000 with Springbok Properties based in Manchester (0161 300 3968).

Check it out here: http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/39095621

First things first, the property has been “attractively priced” to encourage a faster sale according to the property details, sooooo…Maybe a little wiggle room depending on how desperate they are to sell?!

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A three bedroom end terrace house, Wolverhampton Street, Wednesbury, WS10. The asking price is in the region of £90000 with Lovett & Co Estate Agents of Lichfield (01543 526 007).

Check it out here:

http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/38612980

Ok, so Lovetts are marketing this as an investment opportunity for rental. It caught my eye for this very reason. However, on closer inspection I was a little disappointed at what I was dealing with.

Here’s why..?

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A two bedroom maisonette, Howdles Lane, Brownhills, WS8. The asking price is in the region of £65000 with Bloom Property Estate Agents based in London (01727 294 976).

Check it out here:

http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/39192943

I was in two minds whether to highlight this one, but I thought what the hey, why not? I try to cover a wide range of property types and in as many different areas as possible.

let’s take a look on the inside.

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