More BTL Goodness In Shropshire Close, Walsall, WS2, Yielding 5.33%.

Rather than duplicate the same information again, I will just give some basic info as the properties presented are pretty much the same. Where there are more obvious differences I will highlight these.

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My BTL Deal Of The Day Is Another 2 Bed Semi, Shropshire Close, Walsall, WS2, Yielding 5.33%.

In my research to discover potential properties for buy to let investment it does appear that there are other properties on this newbuild housing estate up for sale, therefore, I will probably be covering more properties of these types in my upcoming posts over the next few weeks. Shropshire Close and it’s locality is a burgeoning area for rental properties. I have helped many of my clients to buy and rent out the properties for sale on this estate. They are selling at a reasonable price and achieve above average yields. They are newbuild and in general need very little work doing to them in order to bring them up to a lettable standard even if they have been previously occupied and in addition are ideally located. So, let’s get on with the show…

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My BTL Deal Of The Day Is A 2 Bed Semi, Shropshire Close, Walsall, WS2, Yielding 5.54%.

An immaculately presented two bedroom Semi Detached house, Shropshire Close, Walsall, WS2. The asking price is for offers over £130k and currently marketed by Bairstow Eves (01922 321033). At a rental of at least £600.00 the yield will be 5.54%. Let’s check out why this is such a good investment. The full property details can be found here.

The location is ideal for an investment property being on a very popular estate for rentals and close enough to Walsall and Bloxwich town centres. There is easy access to major transport routes, school and other amenities.

Lets’s take a look inside…

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My BTL Deal Of The Day 2 Bed Terraced House Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS2 Yields 5.50%

A traditional two bedroom end terraced house in Leamore, Walsall. This outstanding spec is well worth your time and effort to view immediately.

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My BTL Deal Of The Day 2 Bed End Terraced House Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS2 Yields 5.73%

A traditional two bedroom end terraced house in between Walsall and Bloxwich town centres. The spec is decent enough with the decoration having been recently upgraded.

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Are We Building Enough Affordable Homes in Walsall?

Are We Building Enough Affordable Homes in Walsall?
Are We Building Enough Affordable Homes in Walsall?

Before we begin… no, that’s not a location picture of Walsall-on-Sea!!

Within my blog about the Walsall Property Market I mostly only talk about two of the three main sectors of the local property market, the ‘private rented sector’ and the ‘owner occupier sector’. However, as I often stress when talking to my clients, one cannot forget the third sector, that being the ‘social housing sector’ (or council housing as some people call it).

In previous articles, I have spoken at length about the crisis in supply of property in Walsall (i.e. not enough property is being built), but in this article I want to talk about the other crisis – that of affordability. It is not just about the pure number of houses being built but also the balance of tenure (ownership vs rented) and therein, the affordability of housing, which needs to be considered carefully for an efficient and effectual housing market.

An efficient and effectual housing market is in everyone’s interests, including Walsall homeowners and Walsall landlords, so let me explain ..

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My BTL Deal Of The Day Is A 3 Bed Semi In Rushall, Walsall, WS4 Yielding 5.57%.

This 3 bed semi detached home is situated on Burton Avenue, Rushall, Walsall, WS4.  On the market with Express Estate Agency (0161 300 3987) and marketed at £140k. The full details can be found here.

If you would like an instant online appraisal as to the rental value of your property, please click here.

From the outset I have to admit that the kerb appeal of this property isn’t that great, however, open the front door and it’s like you have entered through the tradesmans’ entrance to the secret world of Narnia. It’s large, open, full of light and neutrally decorated.

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My BTL Deal Of The Day Is A 3 Bed Semi In Shelfield, WS4 Yielding 7.50%.

This 3 bed semi detached home is situated on Woodbridge Close, Shelfield, Walsall, WS4.  On the market with Bairstow Eves (01922 312791).  Priced at £100k, but asking for offers over that amount. The full details can be found here.

If you would like an instant online appraisal as to the rental value of your property, please click here.

The property looks well maintained and in good decorative order, but without an internal viewing it is difficult to assess what improvements are required, if any.

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Today’s Buy To Let Deal 2 Bed Terraced House, Penmire Grove, Walsall, WS4. With Yields Of 4.93%.

An immaculately presented 2 bedroom terraced house on Penmire Grove a new build housing estate about half a mile south of Rushall, Walsall, WS4. The property is being marketed by Bairstow eves (01922 321791) and added today!

I cannot say anymore about the spec other than can be seen on the photos. Needless to say go and have a look for yourselves, it will be worth it. Marketed at offers of over £140k, notwithstanding the spec, I think that the asking price is a little over what you should expect to pay.

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Today’s BTL Deal 3 Bed Semi, New Forest Road, Walsall, WS3 Yields Of 5.21%.

A three bedroom semi detached house on a prestigious and popular estate in the Coalpool area in Walsall. Since major redevelopment in the area, the area’s profile has now been raised substantially making it a popular choice for rental.

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