A 3 bedroom semi detached house in the Darlaston area of Walsall, currently marketed by Paul Dubberley (0121 659 6109). The good news is the bathroom is the only room that has joined the 21st century. The rest of the property is still unfortunately, “Stayin’ alive”…Just. Thankfully, apart from a new kitchen the other upgrades are mainly cosmetic. There is double glazing and central heating.

So, based on that fact that the property will be upgraded, you could expect a rental of £595.00 pcm.   Therefore, if the property sells at the current asking price of £90k will result in a yield of 7.93%. Personally, I would try and negotiate a reduction based on the required upgrading. Best get in there and arrange a viewing!

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A two bedroom terraced house in the Birchills area of Walsall, WS2. Another recent property added within the last 3 days and also another property lacking photos. Coincidence or the current trend for agents? Anyway, we have double glazing and central heating “Where specified”, That’s secret code for partial central heating. Best thing to do is arrange a viewing, put your mind at rest.

The selling price is an absolute bargain with offers at over £70000.

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A two bedroom terraced house in the Bloxwich area of Walsall, WS3. It has literally just been added (within the last 24 hours) and I’ll forgive the lack of internal photos, for now, because of that. However, the description does not give that much information e.g. we do not know if there is either central heating or double glazing. It is billed as “well presented”, but without a viewing we do not know. So, as I always say, that is what viewings are for.

However, the positives are that the selling price is good for the type and area being £89950 and it is located in an area popular for rented accommodation.

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A 3 bedroom semi detached house in the Delves area of Walsall, currently marketed by Bairstoweves (01922 312 791). Yet another listing with a lack of photos, only three photos here with two of them external. I don’t know how you are supposed to “Show off” a property without a good selection of photos? If it was my property, I know I wouldn’t be too happy. The details state that the property has been extended, but doesn’t give any details as to how it has been extended.

Without a internal viewing it is impossible to assess if any improvements need to be made. So let’s say for the sake of argument the property has a satisfactory spec and based on that you could expect a rental of £550.00 pcm.   Therefore, if the property sells at the current asking price of £95k will result in a yield of 6.95%.

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I originally wrote about this property way back in April of this year and am still surprised to see it being advertised for sale. Originally listed in April 2015, so it has been on the market now for 18 months and has had 5 price changes in that time. Starting at 100k, rising to 120k and then back down to its original starting point of 100k, so it’s had a bit of an identity crisis for the first 6 months.

So, why hasn’t it sold? To be honest, I don’t know. The price is reasonable and below average for a property of this size and area and the price has been stable for the last 12 months, despite its roller coaster ride for the first 6 months.

It has a very nice spec with a refitted modern kitchen and bathroom. 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 three bedroom semi detached house in the Wednesbury area Walsall, WS10. The posting clearly states that the property is in need of modernisation. To what extent, one can only guess since there are no internal photos?

The description states that there is some form of UPVC glazing and to some extent gas central heating too. The asking price is for offers of £89950, but that of course will very much depend on what internal upgrade are required.

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I originally posted this one on 22/04/2016 and even though it has only reduced by £1000 since then, it’s worth mentioning because of it’s top-notch spec.

You can read the original article here.

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 or used as as extra storage space. It is ideal for the working professionals or a small family and located 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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