Larkhall, Glasgow
Project: Refurbishment of a 2-bed mid-terraced house into a Buy to Let
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BACKGROUND

The property was off-market has been bought from a couple who would like to get out of the property industry. The property has gone through some wear and tear so it was sold at 10% below the home report market value.

THE AREA

Larkhall is located just off the M74 and on the major motorway between Scotland & England, there are some major employers in the area such as NHS dispatch centre and AO.

Larkhall is predominately a family town / village. Major investment in property in the area has been underway for a few months now, showing huge demand in the area. The property is only 20 mins from Glasgow, 5 mins from Hamilton, and 15 mins from East Kilbride.

AMENITIES

There is a variety of primary and secondary schools in close proximity to the property. It also shows a variety of doctors surgeries.

TRANSPORT

The property is just 4 mins away form the Larkhall train station, which has a direct connection to Glasgow city. The closest bus stop is just 3 mins walk away.

VALUE UPLIFT

Interesting to note that there had been a few enquiries about the property during the refurbishment. After the refurb, its value has gone up 60% and was immediately rented out to a small family of two.

WORKS CARRIED OUT

  • Full rip out
  • New bathroom
  • New kitchen
  • Floorings
  • Plastering
  • Painting and decorating
  • Roughcasting
  • Exterior painting of the front and back of property

Refurb time: 9 weeks