Fairfield 18, The Pembury, Fairfield, Essex, CM14 4QS

Description

Vacant leasehold self-contained fourth floor flat. Key features include a reception room/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. GIA approximately 55 sq m (592 sq ft), sourced from the EPC. The building benefits from lift access. Brentwood Station (Elizabeth Line) is nearby and the A12 is readily accessible, providing direct access onto the M25 motorway.

Accommodation

Reception room/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. GIA approximately 55 sq m (592 sq ft).

Location

Situated off Fairfield Road, to the west of its junction with Kings Road. Shops and amenities are available to the east along Kings Road. Brentwood station (Elizabeth Line) is approximately 0.2 miles to the south. The A12 is readily accessible, providing direct access onto the M25 motorway. St. Faith's Country Park is located nearby.

Tenure / Property Information

Investment Analysis

The supplied completed sales in the same postcode range from £285,000 to £325,000, including a £285,000 sale dated 13 February 2026. However, the evidence does not provide comparable floor areas, bedroom counts, condition, floor levels, service charges or confirmation that the sales are directly comparable with this 55 sq m fourth-floor flat. The guide of £175,000+ is an auction guide, not a formal valuation. A reliable GDV range cannot therefore be established from the supplied evidence alone.

Investment Snapshot

Strategy Recommendation

Undertake legal, leasehold, building-condition and rental due diligence before bidding. Do not rely on the apparent discount to same-postcode sales without confirming direct comparability and all leasehold costs.

Works Required

No specific defects or refurbishment requirements are evidenced. Obtain a full inspection and confirm the condition of the reception room/kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, windows, services, communal areas and lift before budgeting works.

Rental & Market Context

Sold Comparables

The following completed sales were identified within approximately 5 miles:

Potential BRRR Position

A BRRR assessment cannot be completed because there is no supported GDV, rent, refurbishment budget, buyer-cost information or finance-cost information. The long lease and peppercorn ground rent are favourable stated lease terms, but remaining leasehold costs and lending criteria require verification.

Buy-to-Let Analysis

No sufficiently specific rental evidence or auctioneer rent estimate is supplied, so rent, gross yield and cash-flow performance cannot be established. The flat is vacant, but service charges, council tax, insurance and other leasehold costs are also unprovided.

Flip Analysis

The same-postcode completed sales indicate potentially relevant market evidence, but the lack of comparable specifications and condition details prevents a reliable GDV or resale surplus calculation. No selling allowance or project-cost evidence is supplied.

Investor Risks & Due Diligence

• The supplied sold comparables may not be directly comparable because their size, bedroom count, condition and floor level are not provided.

• No rental evidence or passing rent is available, preventing a reliable yield assessment.

• Service charge, buildings insurance and other leasehold charges are not supplied.

• The flat is on the fourth floor and has lift access, but the condition and reliability of the lift and communal areas are not evidenced.

• Additional seller or third-party charges may apply.

• Council tax, parking and heating details are not supplied.

Recommendation

Undertake legal, leasehold, building-condition and rental due diligence before bidding. Do not rely on the apparent discount to same-postcode sales without confirming direct comparability and all leasehold costs.

Strategy Rating

Analysis Confidence

The evidence confirms tenure, vacancy, accommodation, lease length, guide price and several same-postcode completed sales, but lacks direct comparable specifications, condition, rent, service charges, buyer costs, refurbishment costs and selling costs.