6 Pretoria Road, Hedge End, Southampton

Description

A Semi-Detached House requiring modernisation with accommodation arranged on Two Floors comprising: First Floor: Bedroom (One), Bedroom (Two), Bedroom (Three), Shower Room/WC. Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen. Large Garden at Rear.

Accommodation

First Floor: Bedroom (One); Bedroom (Two); Bedroom (Three); Shower Room/WC. Ground Floor: Entrance Hall; Living Room; Dining Room; Kitchen. Large Garden at Rear.

Location

Situated off St John’s Road, close to the amenities available in Hedge End Town Centre. River Hamble Country Park is also nearby.

Tenure / Property Information

Investment Analysis

The strongest evidence is the same-road sale at 12 Pretoria Road for £358,500 in July 2026, with earlier same-road sales at £350,000, £345,000 and £340,000. The £297,000 sale at 8 Pretoria Road in 2023 provides a lower historical reference. A base GDV of £350,000 is used, with a £297,000 low scenario and £358,500 high scenario. The property requires modernisation, but no floor area or detailed condition evidence is supplied, so the adjustment for works cannot be quantified.

Investment Snapshot

Strategy Recommendation

Investigate as a potential refurbishment-led BTL or BRRR opportunity, subject to viewing, a detailed works schedule, contractor pricing, legal special conditions and rent validation. Do not rely on the headline guide yield alone.

Works Required

Modernisation of the two-storey house as required by the description, including review of the kitchen, shower room, decoration and general finishes. The EPC is F, but no specific improvement measures or defect schedule is provided; therefore, the works scope and cost require inspection.

Rental & Market Context

Sold Comparables

The following completed sales were identified within approximately 5 miles:

Potential BRRR Position

Using the £350,000 base GDV, 75% refinancing would equate to £262,500. This indicates potential refinance capacity relative to the £150,000 guide, but cash left in cannot be calculated because refurbishment costs and total project costs are unsupported. The £1,500 buyer fee is known; seller fees may also apply under the special conditions.

Buy-to-Let Analysis

At the £150,000 guide, the advertised £1,350 pcm rent implies £16,200 annual rent and a headline gross yield of 10.8% before refurbishment, buyer fee, finance, tax, insurance, maintenance and voids. The rent is an advertised asking rent rather than achieved rent, and the property requires modernisation, so the underlying yield cannot be confirmed without a full cost and condition assessment.

Flip Analysis

The evidence supports a base resale value of approximately £350,000, subject to condition and comparability. A flip surplus cannot be calculated because no refurbishment allowance, selling costs or full project-cost figure is supplied. The £1,500 buyer fee and potentially applicable seller charges must also be considered.

Investor Risks & Due Diligence

• The property is described as requiring modernisation, but the extent and cost of works are unknown.

• EPC rating F may require improvement works, with no specific measures or costs provided.

• The £1,350 pcm figure is an advertised asking rent, not an achieved or passing rent.

• Additional seller fees may be payable if stated in the special conditions of sale.

• The guide price is not a valuation and the final auction price may be higher.

• No floor area, parking details or heating details are supplied.

• A 10% deposit, subject to the stated minimum, and the £1,500 non-refundable buyer fee are payable within 24 hours of the auction date.

Recommendation

Investigate as a potential refurbishment-led BTL or BRRR opportunity, subject to viewing, a detailed works schedule, contractor pricing, legal special conditions and rent validation. Do not rely on the headline guide yield alone.

Strategy Rating

Analysis Confidence

There are several relevant same-road completed sales, a guide price, an advertised rent and a stated buyer fee. However, floor area, detailed condition, refurbishment costs, selling costs, finance costs, parking/heating information and special-condition charges are not supplied.