An Exceptional Student Investment in the Heart of Nottingham

The Courtyard offers investors the opportunity to acquire a high-yielding, purpose-built student property with a proven 20-year rental track record. Located in a secure and modern development, this six-bedroom townhouse is already fully let, generating a gross rental income of £39,000 per annum and a net income of approximately £34,320 per annum (self-managed).

This is a turnkey investment with strong returns, long-term demand, and future-proof planning classification.

Property Features

• Modern three-storey townhouse, built and approved specifically as student accommodation.
• Ground Floor: Spacious living room and open-plan kitchen/diner.
• First Floor: Three bedrooms and a bathroom.
• Second Floor: Three further bedrooms and another bathroom.
• EPC Rating: C.
• Located within a secure gated development with CCTV, parking, and keyless entry.

Why Nottingham?

Nottingham is one of the UK’s most thriving student cities, home to two world-class universities:

• Nottingham Trent University (NTU): Ranked among the UK’s top modern universities, NTU continues to expand rapidly, attracting more students each year.
• University of Nottingham: A member of the Russell Group, this institution consistently ranks in the world’s top 100 universities, drawing students globally.

Together, these universities attract over 65,000 students, creating a deep pool of rental demand and underpinning consistent yields for investors.

Nottingham has also been ranked one of the best cities for students to live in the UK, thanks to its affordability, excellent transport links, thriving nightlife, and diverse culture. Demand for quality, well-located student housing continues to outstrip supply, particularly within the Article 4 area, where new student HMOs are heavily restricted – ensuring properties like The Courtyard grow ever more valuable.

Investment Highlights

• Proven 20-year letting history to students with no voids
• Security of a single tenancy agreement with six parties all having joint and several liability – plus 6 separate guarantors
• Excellent proven management in place and continuity provided if required (additional fees apply for full management service or you can choose any other agent of your choice)
• Located in Nottingham’s Article 4 area, ensuring long-term demand and scarcity value.
• Exempt from SDLT HRAD (the additional 5%) – a major tax saving. (Please explore this yourself)
• Exempt from upcoming regulatory changes to student tenancy agreements (thanks to purpose-built classification).
• Robust yield of around 10.4% Gross (High 9.2% Net rental yield)
• Strong capital appreciation in Nottingham, driven by limited supply and increasing student numbers.

Capital Growth & Student Rental Appreciation in Nottingham

• Rising Rents: Nottingham has consistently seen student rents increase year on year, with demand consistently outpacing supply.
• Capital Appreciation: According to market data, Nottingham property values have shown strong growth over the last decade, underpinned by its thriving student economy and broader regeneration projects across the city. Properties in Article 4 areas, such as this, are in particularly high demand due to restrictions on new developments.
• Future-Proofed Investment: With ongoing investment in both universities and city infrastructure, Nottingham continues to strengthen its reputation as a top student destination – securing long-term upward pressure on both rental and capital values.

Financial Overview

• Asking Price: £390,000
• Gross Rental Income: £40,600 per annum
• High Net Rental Income : £35,920
• Yield: approx.  9.2% net
• Leasehold 106 years remaining – The property is leasehold, the benefit for the buyer is the service charge costs include gardening, security (keyless entry, gates, CCTV), window cleaning, caretaker and maintenance of the fabric of the building (roof, gutters, fascia, drainage, pest control, walls, foundations).
• Ground rent is £250 per annum, and the service charge is £260.48 every three months. Includes on-site caretaker two mornings per week, CCTV, keyless entry, gardening and waste management.

The detailed costs are as per the table below

From Owner  

Council tax is not payable as tenants are full time students.  However, the tenancy agreements make it explicit that the tenants will be responsible for council tax if circumstances change.

Summary

The Courtyard is more than just a student property – it is a secure, high-performing asset in one of the UK’s most resilient rental markets. With long-established demand, exemption from costly regulations, and significant capital appreciation potential, this investment offers both strong immediate returns and future growth prospects.

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