A two bedroomed semi detached house on Bevin Road, Bentley, Walsall. To get straight to the point on this one, this property requires some serious time warping from the 70s and straight into the the 21st Century. on the positive side, however the bathroom has been modernised and the rear garden has been blocked paved and both look “the business”.

A decently sized property with lounge and dining area. The kitchen is on the small side, but there is a utility room big enough for a washer and dryer. The two bedrooms are double sized. The property has  walled boundary at the front and is also gated giving complete privacy. The driveway does look big enough for a vehicle and there is also a garage. There is double glazing and partial gas central heating. The property has a lot of potential, but will require a major overhaul and some serious cash spent.

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A 3 bedroom end terraced house in Palfrey, Walsall, being marketed by Acorns & Co estate agents of Walsall (01922 312 060). A decent spec, which is improved by a refitted modern kitchen and bathroom. Priced at offers over £100k.  Some decor changes may be in order, but are not essential. There is double glazing and gas central heating. There are two reception rooms, one of which can be utilised as a dining room.

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A very nicely presented semi detached on an up and coming area of Walsall due to the housing development in the area. Another property billed as a buy-to-let investment by Goodchilds of Bloxwich (01922 312 016). A nice spec on this one and can be let as is, but I would recommend changing the décor in the living room and at least one of the bedrooms. It appears that full gas central heating and double glazing is present.

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A traditional mid-terraced house in a popular area for rented accommodation in Walsall. It’s yet another property billed as a buy-to-let investment by Goodchilds of Bloxwich (01922 312 016). It’s a medium spec property and doesn’t need anything doing to it from what I can see of it, there being no photos of the bedrooms  and can be let as is as far as I am concerned. Though gas central heating is stated, there is no mention of whether there is double glazing. There is a shower mixer tap, but it could really do with a fitted electric shower and screen.

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A good looking semi in the Darlaston/ Wednesbury area with a massive rear garden by the looks of things. Overall it looks like it doesn’t need anything doing to it and can be let as is as far as I am concerned. Average sized rooms, coupled with double glazing and central heating. No bath in the er, bath-room, but that’s no biggie and some people prefer that anyway.

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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.

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