Today’s Buy To let Deal Silver Street, Walsall, WS8 With Yields Of 6.00%.

A two bedroom semi detached house on a newbuild estate in the Brownhills area of Walsall. This is completely ready to go. The spec is immaculate. The property has two double bedrooms, the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room. There is also a guest WC. The property also benefits from double glazing and gas central heating. It would be better appreciated by a viewing. The location is within easy reach of all the major road networks, services and other amenities.

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Today’s Buy To Let Deal 3 Bed Semi, Churchill Road, Walsall, WS2, With Yields Of 6.25%.

A very nice spec indeed on this semi in the Bentley area of Walsall. A good sized property with two double bedrooms and a single. It also has double glazing and gas central heating. Another great buy to let deal that requires little or no change to the decor. Normally I would say that a property like this would rent for just under £600.00 pcm, but the large curtilage parking at the front of the property allows for a little extra squeeze to £625.00.

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Today’s Buy To Let Deal, 2 Bed Terraced House, Redhouse Street, Walsall, WS1. With Yields Of 5.70%.

A traditional two bedroom terraced house in the Palfrey area, Walsall, and a popular one for rentals. It checks all the boxes in terms of the size, style and price, but as a ready to go rental it isn’t. Well, If you are willing and I think you should be, to spend a little to gain a little more. Then changing the flooring and the decor is a must. The kitchen may need looking at as well, but it’s hard to tell from just the one photo. The property has two reception rooms and both bedrooms are double and there is a cloakroom WC as well.

The location is ideal for local schools both public and private (Mayfield Prepatory and Queen Mary’s Grammar schools are approx 2 miles 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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Today’s Buy To Let Deal 3 Bed Semi, Alexander Road, Walsall, WS2, With Yields Of 5.95%.

A superb spec on this semi in the Bentley area of Walsall. A good sized property with two double bedrooms and a single. It also has double glazing and gas central heating. This is the definition of a buy to let deal that does not need a thing doing to it and is good to go as it is.

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5 reasons why NOT to use Gumtree to let a Walsall Property

5 reasons why NOT to use Gumtree to let a Walsall Property
5 reasons why NOT to use Gumtree to let a Walsall Property

Honestly I could write a book about this. Time and time again through my agency career I would have landlords calling me, desperate for advice after they’ve placed a “lovely” tenant in their property using a free (or low cost) DIY advertising website. The tenant presented themselves as honest, open, and above all very capable of paying the rent.

But the truth is a different matter. They got into the property by deception, and ended up costing these landlords thousands of pounds in damages, unpaid rent, and above all…the stress. These landlords had to cover the mortgage whilst funding the legal battle. One made very difficult because they weren’t aware of all the legislation surrounding lettings. This could prejudice their position in court. Didn’t serve the Prescribed Information? Didn’t register the deposit within 30 days? That means the tenant could actually sue you for 3 times the deposit amount! And there’s more…

It has been said that some 30% of the PRS is made up of accidental landlords (Source: Landlordnews.co.uk). Here lies the problem. As an accidental, or amateur (not a bad thing!) landlord, it is unlikely that they invest the time to make themselves aware of all the legislation surrounding lettings. There is a lot, but as the saying goes “you don’t know what you don’t know,” so most are blissfully unaware – until it goes wrong, and they can do with disastrous consequences!

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Today’s Buy To Let Deal, 3 Bed Semi, Beatrice Street, Walsall, WS3. With Yields Of 6.52%.

A 3 bed semi with three reception rooms, utility room and a garage. Not bad going for starters. It’s a decent spec overall, but will need some changes here and there with regard to the decor. Currently marketed with Purple Bricks (01926 267659) with offers over £115k.

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Today’s Buy To Let Deal, 3 Bedroom Semi Detached, Valley Road, Walsall, WS3. With Yields Of 7.14%.

This is a must see! A very nice semi detached corner plot in Blakenall Heath, Walsall. I know I keep banging on about it, but the area has changed for the better due over the last few years due to the housing regeneration that has happened in the area. Currently marketed Your Move (01902 596633). It’s a decent spec, but will need some attention in certain areas e.g. the decor. It has gas central heating and double glazing.

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Today’s Buy To Let Deal, 3 Bed Terraced House, West Street, Walsall, WS3. With Yields Of 6.00%.

There is  very nice spec here and can be let as is. Marketed by Goodchilds (01922 312016) and priced at £110k. There is double glazing and gas central heating.

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Today’s Buy To Let Deal Of The Day, 2 Bed Terraced House, Vincent street, Walsall, WS1. With Yields Of 5.50%.

A 2 bedroom terraced house in the Highgate area of Walsall. Marketed by Acorns & Co (01922 312060). This is a very nice spec overall, but the jungle of a rear garden will need some work. It is situated in a highly sought after area for residential lettings with all local amenities within easy reach.

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Today’s Buy To Let Deal, 2 Bed Terraced House, Tong Street, Walsall, WS1. With Yields Of 5.85%.

A traditional two bedroom terraced house in the Chuckery area, Walsall, a popular area of Walsall for rented accommodation. Many photos here showing a not too shabby property, so it would be prudent to arrange a viewing asap. Though I would say the decor looks like it needs some improving.

The location is ideal for local schools both public and private (Mayfield Prepatory and Queen Mary’s Grammar schools being less than 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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