A three bedroom terraced house in the Rushall area of Walsall, WS4. Billed as in need of modernisation and by the look of the available photos, they’re not wrong. Since the property is in need of upgrading there may be some “Wiggle room” to be had with the asking price. There are many schools locally and many are within approximately a half-mile distance including the Shelfield Community Academy. Healthcare amenities eg doctors, dentists etc are also nearby. Transport services are very good with bus routes and major road networks adjacent lending easy access to Walsall town centre, Pelsall, Brownhills leading further onto Lichfield. There is double glazing, gas central heating, but as to whether this is full or partial is unclear. However, the property description does state that parking is off-road.

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A two bedroom terraced house in the Bloxwich area of Walsall, WS3. Billed as a suitable buy-to -let, however the agent has failed to provide any internal photos. The description states that it is well presented and well maintained. One can only assume that the spec is of a sufficient standard, but as I always say, ‘That’s what viewings are for’!. The asking price is average for this type of property in this area. The location is ideal for local schools and many are within a half mile distance including the Walsall Academy. Healthcare amenities eg doctors etc are also nearby. Transport services are very good with bus routes and major road networks adjacent lending easy access to Walsall town centre, Pelsall and Willenhall. There is double glazing, gas central heating and parking is on-road.

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A two bedroom terraced house in the Birchills area of Walsall, WS2. An excellent spec here and unless you really want to change the decor, it can be let as is. The asking price is at the higher end due to the higher end spec. The location is ideal for local schools infant, junior and academies including Walsall College all within a mile. Healthcare amenities such as doctors, dentists and chemists are also within easy each. Transport services are very good with bus routes and major road networks nearby with Walsall town centre less than a mile away. There is double glazing, gas central heating and parking is on-road. I would urge a viewing sooner, rather than later.

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A traditional two bedroom terraced house in the Chuckery, Walsall, a popular area of Walsall for rented accommodation. Unfortunately, there are no photos of both bedrooms or the rear garden. However, by the look of the spec and what you can see, it would be prudent to arrange a viewing. The décor would need to be changed. The current occupiers obviously have made it their home, but for a long term rental, it really needs changing to a more neutral colour scheme. The location is ideal 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 within easy each. Transport services are very good with bus routes and major road networks nearby with Walsall town centre just a mile away. There is double glazing, gas central heating and parking is on-road.

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A 3 bedroom terraced house on Station Road, Walsall, WS4. The property is being marketed by Urban Link (01922 716 025). A very nice spec here and one which could be left as it is. However, I would urge changing certain aspects of the decor and the flooring at some point. Marketed at offers of £89950.

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A 2 bedroom terraced house, West Street, Walsall, WS3. The property is being marketed by Purple Bricks (01926 267 659). A good enough spec which allows the property to be let as it is. Marketed at offers of £85000. There is some capital growth here at just under 50% in the last 13 years.

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A 3 bedroom end terraced house, Neale Street, Walsall, WS2. The property is being marketed by Dixons (01922 312 792). A pleasing spec, which looks like it could be let as is based on the available photos. Marketed at offers of £90000. Interestingly, the property has been reduced by 10% in the last 3 months.

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This one caught my eye as the post states, ‘Attention investors 7.50% rental return can be sold with current tenant”. Well, if the yield is correct that would make the rental in the region of £530.00 pcm. Which I hasten to add is well above average for a property of this type in this area. However, considering the photos, the spec of the property is well below average. So, if you are thinking of taking a punt on this one I would take it with the sitting tenant…Well, why wouldn’t you? The converse would be to market it as it is and to be brutally honest the only interest you would likely get would be from benefit claimants and that would mean a rental of £454.00 pcm (Based on the maximum Local Housing Allowance entitlement) leading to a yield of 6.41%.

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Well, this one is right out of the bargain bin and by the looks of the photos with good reason. No point in sugar coating this one, the required upgrades are blindingly obvious. However, the upside is that it is in the heart of a popular area for rented accommodation and the rewards are a very nice yield as well as a potential in capital growth.

The location additionally benefits from being within easy reach of junction 9 of the M6 and in the vicinity of other major transport routes leading to Walsall, Willenhall and Wolverhampton town centres. There is also a wide selection of schools within a mile including the Grace Academy.

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