INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY | TENANTED BUY-TO-LET
12 Drapers Bridge, Nottingham City Centre,
£145,000 | 7.4% Gross Yield | Tenants in Situ
INVESTMENT SUMMARY
Asking Price: £145,000
Current Rental Income: £890 pcm (£10,680 per annum)
Gross Yield: 7.4%
Potential Rental Income: £950 pcm (£11,400 per annum)
Potential Yield: 7.9%
Net Yield: Approximately: 6.3%
Potential Net Yield Approximately: 6.8%
Tenancy Status: Let with tenants in situ – immediate income stream
Lease: 250 years
Ground Rent: £125 per annum
Service Charges: £1,452 per annum
WHY INVEST IN NOTTINGHAM CITY CENTRE?
Strong Rental Market Fundamentals: Nottingham’s city centre continues to demonstrate robust rental demand driven by multiple factors:
- Major Educational Hub: Home to two universities (University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University) with over 60,000 students creating sustained rental demand
- Growing Professional Sector: Expanding finance, technology, and creative industries attracting young professionals to the city centre
- Transport Connectivity: Excellent rail links to London (1hr 45mins), Birmingham (1hr), and Manchester, with the HS2 hub at nearby East Midlands Parkway enhancing future connectivity
- Regeneration Investment: Significant ongoing investment in Nottingham’s city centre, including the £250m Broadmarsh redevelopment, driving capital appreciation potential
- Rental Supply Constraints: Limited new-build city centre stock maintaining strong rental values and low void periods
Prime Location Benefits: Situated between Nottingham Castle and the historic Lace Market, this property sits in one of the city’s most desirable postcodes, offering tenants:
- Walking distance to major employers, shopping districts, and entertainment venues
- Proximity to universities ensuring strong tenant pool
- Access to vibrant nightlife, restaurants, and cultural attractions
- Excellent transport links including Nottingham Railway Station
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
Specification:
- One spacious double bedroom
- One modern bathroom with walk-in shower
- Open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area
- High-quality contemporary finish throughout
- Integrated kitchen appliances (fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer)
- Abundant natural light
- First-floor apartment with lift access
- Well-maintained communal areas
Investment Advantages:
- EWS1 Exempt – No cladding concerns ensuring smooth mortgage processing and future saleability
- Tenants in Situ – Immediate rental income from day one, no void period
- 250-Year Lease – Excellent security for long-term capital growth
- Turnkey Investment – No refurbishment required, ready to generate returns immediately
- Professional Finish – High specification appeals to quality tenants, reducing void risk
- Sought-After Development – Well-managed building with strong tenant demand
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
| Income/Expenditure |
Annual Amount |
| Rental Income |
£10,680 |
| Ground Rent |
(£125) |
| Service Charges |
(£1,452) |
| Net Operating Income |
£9,103 |
| Net Yield |
6.3% |
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
This property is ideal for:
- Buy-and-Hold Investors seeking stable, long-term cash flow in a proven rental location with strong capital appreciation prospects
- Portfolio Diversification for investors looking to add a high-yielding Midlands asset to balance London-centric holdings
- First-Time Investors requiring a turnkey, professionally tenanted property with immediate returns and straightforward management
- Pension/SIPP Investment for those seeking tax-efficient, income-generating assets with minimal hands-on management
AREA INVESTMENT CREDENTIALS
Nottingham city centre continues to outperform regional averages:
- Strong rental yield compared to national buy-to-let average of 4-5%
- Low tenant void periods due to sustained demand
- Capital appreciation driven by ongoing regeneration
- Established institutional investor presence validating market fundamentals
- Diverse tenant demographic reducing reliance on single sector
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