High Street, Runcorn WA7 1JH

17 bed HMO

High Street, Runcorn WA7 1JH

Project

Background
& Deal Structure

A large commercial building, recently trading as a public house, with an extensive ground floor and beer garden, benefiting from planning for conversion into a 17 bedroom house of multiple occupancy (HMO).

Their is scope to rent either to the private sector or to a social housing provider.

Plans also exist for conversion into a 24 bed HMO, however would require a new Planning application submission.

Location

Area

Located close to the centre of town, with an abundance of local amenities and facilities, a short distance to the train station and motorway networks providing access to Liverpool, Manchester and London (2 hours), Runcorn is well located.

The property is perfectly positioned for access into the town, is in close proximity to many local, national and global employers, and benefits from a variety of local recreation spots including local golf courses, parks and forests.

Images

Floorplans – Existing

Floorplans – Proposed 17 Bed (Planning approved)

Floorplan – Proposed 24 Bed (would require Planning application resubmission)

Project

Scope of Works

Estimated costs include for all prelims, management of works, building alterations to include additional external windows and door openings and a full turnkey package on scope of works from strip out to builders works, M&E systems including smoke detection and fire alarm panel, relocation of services, kitchens, all joinery including compatible fire doors and furniture, plastering, plumbing, decoration, flooring etc.

Estimated costs have been supplied from our main contractor (who has visually inspected the property) at £231k and from Pro Quant’s team of estimators (who have not inspected, and assumed a worst-case scenario) at £390k.

Searches have already been completed and are available to expedite the purchase.

Financials

Acquisition Costs

Purchase Price
Sale agreed
£355,000
Renovation
Refurbishment & Conversion [Estimates from £13,588-£22,941/room
£230,990 to £390,000
Architect
Budget for plans drafting plans and submission to local authority
£650
Interiors
Furniture & soft furnishings
£25,500
SDLT
Stamp Duty Land Tax
£7,250
Survey
Commercial survey
£4,000
Legals
Conveyancing & transaction fees & disbursements
£2,500

Income

Gross Rent p.a.
17 rooms @£125/week
£110,500
Operational Expenses p.a.
@30.00%
£33,150
Management p.a.
15.00%
£16,575
Cash Flow p.a.
excluding Finance Costs
£60,775

Availability

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