2 & 2A Preston Avenue, Newport, NP20 4JE
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Auction House Wales
6 Station Rd, Radyr, Cardiff CF15 8AA, UK
02920 475 184
Two Apartment Investment – Newport
2 & 2A Preston Avenue, Newport, NP20 4JE
For Sale
£180,000+
Key Features
- 2 bedrooms
- Leasehold
- Lease: 2 Preston Ave 999 years from March 1985 & 2A Preston Ave 999 years from 23 April 1986
- EPC: 2 - D & 2A - C
- Apartments
Description
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Accommodation
The source particulars describe the accommodation above; room-by-room dimensions should be checked against the auction floorplan and legal pack where available.
Location
Property located at 2 & 2A Preston Avenue, Newport, NP20 4JE. Local access, services and immediate surroundings should be confirmed during viewing and due diligence.
Tenure
Leasehold | Lease details: 2 Preston Ave 999 years from March 1985 & 2A Preston Ave 999 years from 23 April 1986 | EPC: 2 - D & 2A - C
Tenancy / Occupancy
No passing rent has been assumed unless explicitly stated in the source particulars. Confirm vacant possession, occupational interests and any tenancy documentation in the legal pack.
Investment Analysis
Auctioneer/source facts are set out above. The figures below are HB desktop screening estimates based on the supplied particulars and current property type/condition. They are not an auctioneer valuation or formal survey.
The Base Scenario is used consistently throughout. SDLT is buyer-specific and should be added separately before setting a final bidding ceiling.
Investment Snapshot
| Guide Price / Status | £180,000+ / For Sale |
| Low / Base / High Works | £3,000 / £7,000 / £12,000 |
| Purchase + Base Works | £187,000 |
| Auction / Buyer Fee Allowance | £3,240 |
| Legal / Searches Allowance | £1,800 |
| Finance Allowance | £9,900 |
| Holding Cost Allowance | £4,500 |
| Works Contingency | £700 |
| Estimated Base Project Cost | £207,140 excluding buyer-specific SDLT |
| Low / Base / High GDV | £207,000 / £243,000 / £279,000 |
| Low / Base / High Rent | £800 / £950 / £1,100 pcm |
| Base Annual Rent | £11,400 |
| Gross Yield – Guide | 6.3% |
| Gross Yield – Total Project Cost | 5.5% |
| 70% / 75% Refinance on Base GDV | £170,100 / £182,250 |
| Cash Left In at 75% | £24,890 |
| Base Flip Surplus | £35,860 |
| Suggested Strategy | Buy-to-Let / BRRR |
Market Comparables
HB desktop market evidence should be read together with the exact property type, condition, tenure and local micro-location. The Low/Base/High GDV range above is a screening range and must be confirmed against recent Land Registry sold evidence before a binding bid is made.
Proposed Works
| Initial strip-out / preparation | £450–£1,800 |
| Core refurbishment / building works | £1,350–£5,400 |
| Services / compliance / finishes | £750–£3,000 |
| Contingency / external works | £450–£1,800 |
HB works allowance: Low £3,000, Base £7,000, High £12,000. The Base Works figure is used consistently below; a measured survey and contractor pricing are required before commitment.
Rental Value
HB working rental range: £800–£1,100 pcm, with £950 pcm (£11,400 pa) used as the Base case. This is a desktop estimate rather than passing rent and should be checked against live comparable lettings.
Low / Base / High Investment Scenario
| Low Scenario | GDV £207,000; works £12,000; rent £800 pcm |
| Base Scenario | GDV £243,000; works £7,000; rent £950 pcm |
| High Scenario | GDV £279,000; works £3,000; rent £1,100 pcm |
BTL Analysis
| Monthly / Annual Rent | £950 pcm / £11,400 pa |
| Gross Yield on Guide | 6.3% |
| Gross Yield on Total Project Cost | 5.5% |
Gross yields exclude management, maintenance, voids, insurance, service charge where applicable, tax and mortgage costs.
BRRR Analysis
| Base Project Cost | £207,140 excluding SDLT |
| Base GDV | £243,000 |
| 70% Refinance | £170,100 |
| 75% Refinance | £182,250 |
| Cash Left In at 75% | £24,890 |
Refinance is illustrative and depends on lender criteria, valuation, rent stress testing and property condition.
Flip Analysis
| Base Project Cost | £207,140 excluding SDLT |
| Base GDV | £243,000 |
| Estimated Base Surplus | £35,860 |
| Surplus on Cost | 17.3% |
This is a desktop screening surplus, not net profit. SDLT, tax and any additional selling/professional costs must be included before a final decision.
Maximum Bid Indicator
| Base GDV | £243,000 |
| Less Base Works | £7,000 |
| Less Auction / Legal / Finance / Holding / Contingency | £20,140 |
| Required Return Allowance | 15% of Base GDV |
| HB Desktop Screening Ceiling | £179,410 |
The HB Desktop Screening Ceiling is an appraisal indicator only, not a formal valuation or instruction to bid. Add buyer-specific SDLT and amend finance/return requirements before use.
Strategy Recommendation
Buy-to-Let / BRRR. This is the most relevant desktop strategy based on the source property type and current assumptions. Proceed only after legal-pack, survey, funding and market-evidence checks.
Strategy Rating
BTL ★★★★☆ | BRRR ★★★☆☆ | Flip ★★★☆☆
Key Risks
- Condition and refurbishment-cost overrun risk.
- Lease/service-charge and lender risk.
- Desktop GDV and rental assumptions require confirmation against current comparable evidence.
Analysis Confidence
Medium. The supplied individual-lot scrape provides useful source facts, photographs and location data. Confidence remains below High until the legal pack, physical survey and final sold/rental comparable evidence are fully checked.
Auction Details :
Auction House Wales
Auction Date :
07/10/26
Lot Number :
001
Property Location:
2 & 2A Preston Avenue, Newport, NP20 4JE
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