This property has recently been placed on the market in the last couple of days, however most surprising of all is that this particular property was once in my rental portfolio some years ago. Unfortunately, the property listing lacks any internal photos, so I am unable to comment on the current state of the inside of the property. However, the rear garden doesn’t look like it has been upgraded in a while, so maybe the internal decoration may require some work also. But as I always say, That’s what viewings are for. It’s a medium sized 3 bed and suitable for a small family.

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Not strictly in Walsall in this one, but it’s only 4 miles away from Walsall Town centre and I wanted to help a friend out, so I’ll let it in. A large two bedroom semi detached house excellently presented and in superb condition. Technically, this is a two bed, but the loft is currently being used as a third bedroom and is large enough for a single bed and some extra storage space. It has a very rustic feel about it with lots of autumnal colours and can be let as it is. It is ideal for the working professionals or a small family. The location is ideal being about two miles from M6 junction 9 and within easy reach of West Bromwich, Wednesbury and Walsall town centres. Less than half a mile away there are a good selection of education centres such as Wodensborough Community Technology College and Moorlands Primary School.

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A three bedroom semi detached house, Castle Street, Walsall, WS8. The asking price is in the region of £110000 with Bairstow Eves of Walsall (01922 392 791).

Check it out here: http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/39047550

I really like the look of this one, however not all the aspects of the property have been covered in the posted photos. The spec is excellent with a large lounge, modern fitted kitchen and bathroom. I appraise the rental as £595.00 pcm, which is very much in keeping with properties of this type and in this area. If the property sells at the current asking price the yield is in the region of 6.49%.

Interestingly, the asking price has been reduced by 8% already for the four months it has been on the market and I hasten to add, if it sells at the current asking price there is a slight increase in capital growth as well, at around 11%.

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A two bedroomed terraced house on Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, WS7. There doesn’t appear to be many improvements to make apart from a few minor decor changes. However, the major focus needs to be the rear garden. It isn’t a large garden so the cost can be kept to a minimum.

A nicely sized property with living and dining area. The kitchen is of modern design and has space for white goods. The two bedrooms are of comparable size and large enough for double beds and plenty of storage. The parking is on-road by the looks of things. The property is finished off with double glazing and gas central heating throughout.

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A two bedroomed semi detached house on Hill Street, Cheslyn Hay, WS6. No reason to get the “Blues” over this one. I picked it due to the fact that it was marketed in January and by February the asking price had been reduced by 8%. This signals to me that the owners are eager to sell and that there may be more “Wiggle Room” available. It can be rented as it is, but I would recommend that it is updated at some point, whether this is done in one go or over a period of time.

A decently sized property with lounge and dining area. The kitchen is of moderate size and seems to have all the necessary space for white goods. The two bedrooms are of equal size and large enough for double beds and plenty of storage. The parking is on-road, but there is also a garage. There is double glazing and gas central heating, but it is not clear from the property details whether it is partial or full.

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This is a large two bedroom end terrace house in superb condition and can be let as it currently stands. However, I do feel that some of the flooring and décor could do with updating, but not essential. It is ideal for the working professionals, an individual or couples. The location is ideal being about a mile or so from M6 junction 9. There is also a wide selection of schools within a mile radius including the Joseph Leckie Academy. For food shopping the large Morrisons superstore (With petrol forecourt) is just around the corner.

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A 3 bedroom mid terraced house on Daw End Lane, Rushall, Walsall, WS4. The property is being marketed by Bairstow Eves (01922 312 791). A pleasing spec with a very rustic décor and hard wearing flooring and a modern kitchen and shower room and two reception rooms in a very popular area of Walsall. An ideal property for rental with little or no changes to make. Marketed at offers of £110000.

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A 3 bedroom mid terraced house on Glastonbury Crescent, Mossley, Walsall, being marketed by Purple Bricks (01926 267 659). A satisfactory spec for rental with little or no changes to make, which is improved by a modern kitchen and bathroom. Priced at offers of £98000.  Interestingly, there is some room for capital growth, within the last 10 years if the property sells at the current asking price, this will mean the value of the property has increased by almost 10%.

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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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