"3-Bed Terraced Property Ready to Convert into a 5-Bed En-Suite HMO"

Will be refurbished to the highest standard and contain all the everyday necessities within the furniture pack including a washing machine, vacuum cleaner, and microwave. All rooms will be rented at market rents (ensuite) per person per week.

Will be supplied, fully regulated and compliant with the local council following inspection on completion of the building work with all necessary approvals. Every property has interlinked smoke alarms in all rooms, emergency lighting systems, appropriate fire panels and heat sensors.

Prime for Student Tenants: Close to Darlington College and Teesside University’s Darlington campus, the town offers affordable, well-located accommodation options for local and commuting students in health, education, and vocational training programs.

 Appealing to Young Professionals: Darlington is attracting a growing number of professionals, especially with the Darlington Economic Campus hosting thousands of civil servants, as well as continued employment from Hitachi Rail, NHS trusts, and nearby Tees Valley industries.

The financials:
▪ Purchase price: £95,000
▪ GDV: £200,000
▪ Refurb costs: £94,470
▪ Annual profit: £13,734
▪ ROCE: 22%
▪ Yield: 15%

Sourced reference: 983459373414473

• Strategic Location: Darlington is a well-connected historic market town in the North East, with a population of around 110,000 and easy access to Newcastle, Leeds, and York via the A1(M) and the East Coast Mainline — with direct trains to London in under 2.5 hours.

• Government Investment Magnet: Home to the newly established Darlington Economic Campus, a key government relocation site for departments such as the Treasury, Department for Business, and HMRC, bringing thousands of high-quality civil service jobs to the area.

• Strong Rail Heritage & Infrastructure: The town boasts a major railway industry presence, including Hitachi Rail’s manufacturing facility, and is closely linked to Tees Valley's industrial and logistics corridors, including Teesworks, the UK’s largest freeport.

• Affordable & High-Yielding Property Market: Property prices remain below the national average, while rental yields of 7–9% are achievable in popular areas, especially near the town centre and rail station.

• Growing Demand from Students and Professionals: Darlington College and Teesside University’s local presence supports a modest but steady student population, while professionals working at nearby NHS trusts, Hitachi, and government offices sustain strong rental demand.

• Ongoing Regeneration & Town Centre Revival: Multi-million-pound investments are transforming the town centre, including new leisure facilities, transport hubs, and commercial space, boosting the town’s profile and footfall.

• Excellent Connectivity for Commuters: With Teesside International Airport just 10 minutes away, Darlington is an attractive base for professionals needing fast regional and international access.

• Long-Term Growth Outlook: With its unique blend of government backing, strong rail links, affordable homes, and infrastructure development, Darlington is fast becoming a key location for savvy investors seeking sustainable growth and stable returns.