Key Investment Highlights
- Fully Compliant 4-Bedroom HMO (HMO licence isn’t required due to only being a 4 bed and not a 5 or above)
- Two Ensuite Bedrooms
- Strong Rental Demand Area
- Projected Gross Yield: 12.27%
- Modern Finish with Rear Extension & Large Communal Kitchen/Diner
- Turnkey Opportunity – Ready for Letting
- Property Will Be Sold Furnished
Property Overview
This beautifully refurbished 4-bedroom HMO is ideally located in the popular town of Clayton-le-Moors, along the Burnley investment corridor.
Thoughtfully designed to suit professional tenants, the property features:
- Bedroom 1 (Ground Floor) – Ensuite – £525pcm
- Bedroom 2 (First Floor) – Ensuite – £550pcm
- Bedroom 3 (First Floor) – Shared Bathroom – £475pcm
- Bedroom 4 (Second Floor) – Shared Bathroom – £495pcm
- Family Bathroom (First Floor) with bath and overhead shower
- Extended Rear Kitchen-Diner – spacious and modern for shared living
- Fully updated electrics, gas safety, and fire safety compliance
- Contemporary fixtures throughout
Rental Income & Yield Calculation
| Room |
Monthly Rent |
Annual Rent |
| Ground Floor (Ensuite) |
£525 |
£6,300 |
| First Floor (Ensuite) |
£550 |
£6,600 |
| First Floor (Shared Bath) |
£475 |
£5,700 |
| Second Floor (Shared Bath) |
£495 |
£5,940 |
| TOTAL |
£2,045 |
£24,540 |
Total Annual Rent: £24,540
Purchase Price: £199,950
Gross Yield: 12.27%
Expected Outgoing Cost At 25% Of Gross Income: £6,135
Net Income: £18,405
Net Yield: 9.2%
Why Invest in Burnley & Clayton-le-Moors?
Top Location for Yield & Growth
Burnley and surrounding towns like Clayton-le-Moors are repeatedly ranked among the top UK towns for rental yield by property analysts.
Capital Appreciation Trends
- Burnley’s average house price rose from ~£95,000 in 2020 to £117,000+ in 2024 — a 23%+ increase.
- Strong upside remains due to:
- New residential and commercial developments
- Regeneration funding through the Levelling Up agenda
- New transport infrastructure improving Manchester/Preston access
Rental Growth
- HMO room rents have increased 15–20% since 2021
- Tenants are choosing shared accommodation due to cost-of-living pressures and flexible lifestyles
- Room rates of £475–£550pcm are increasingly normalised across East Lancashire
HMO Investment Case in Burnley
- Low Capital Entry vs. Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool
- Excellent tenant pool – contractors, NHS workers, logistics staff, hospitality professionals
- Demand exceeds supply for quality shared accommodation
- Strong infrastructure links (M65, rail, bus)
- Attractive net yields between 8–10% on well-run properties
