10% Yield on Lomax Street Darwen from Ainsworth Lord Estate Letting Agents in Darwen

Here's a cracker for you savvy Investors - a nice 10% Return on this neat little jobby, a nice and simple mid-terraced property on Lomax Street in Darwen.

It's one that came in the other day. Landlord is emmigrating and is off-loading a few properties. So watch out for them on here.


I've Some More of these Nice Little Earners to come in the next week or so.

Might need a fresh paint job this summer on the outside

We'll be listing them once I've checked them all out.

Luckily this is one that we tenanted, so we know it's a decent house for the money AND we know it's a decent tenant in there too.

We are the strictest agent on our patch when it comes to vetting tenants. We need to be these days, all the tricks they come up with.

Here's the link to it:

Perfect deal on Lomax Street in Darwen - click here

Mint Kitchen

Comes with Good Tenant in situ and Pays on time
Tenant pays on time and looks after the property well and has no plans to move. We do intend to renew the tenancy in time for change of ownership.

 TIP - Always try and do this when you buy a ready tenanted property.

Rear Reception Room

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My Opinion: It's a NO BRAINER! Make the offer!

More coming soon...

Paul Ainsworth-Lord
Always happy to give my two-penneth......

01254 760660
Paul@AinsworthLordEstates.com

Wow! 12% Property Investment from Estate Agents in Darwen, Paul Ainsworth Lord

Well property hunters, I've come across this little hidden gem on Frances St in Darwen, that looks like it could potentially give us a luvvly 12% yield.

But surely it's not as good as it sounds, is it? I hear you ask yourself....


Well. On the face of it, that's what the numbers tell me. The snag is, without a viewing we can't really be that sure. But hey ho, it's only a phone call away. And if your from out of town I'll view it for you and let you have my thoughts,I can't offer better than that?

This property has been on a while with our friends in the Darwen YourMove office, and obviously hasn't sold yet. I wonder why?

12% We'll have a load of these, yes please!

Here's the link to it...
 http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/36261553?search_identifier=1368c4ae420e03c9ec6cb3114f4f70f2#zoqDIDsTzQhd3qgg.97

Well, if you have a look at the listing on zoopla etc... you will see that they are economical with the pictures they have used. There are no pictures of the bathroom or kitchen - and as us property investors know, these are the two most important rooms in the property when it comes to both selling or renting.

And the absence of these important pictures stops potential viewers in their tracks (It's not rocket science).

Font Lounge Picture - but that's all

If this little baby needs either or both of these upgrading then we will need to add a further cost to our purchase price.

A nice bathroom and kitchen will cost around 5k. So it's not the end of the world and still a decent buy (albeit reduce the yield by a few percent). But viewing will help solve this mystery.

We have properties on this street tht rent out no problem at all, and we get decent rents and returns on them. So this once is certainly one I think is worth a closer look.

As always, if you want to chat some more about this little baby and perhaps any others you are considering, I'm always happy to offer a second opinion.

Why not bob in to the office for a coffee and a chat (we only do nice coffee). Or ping me an email on:

Paul@AinsworthLordEstates.com
My number is 01254 760660.

Always happy to offer a second opinion...

We only do nice coffee!

7% Yield on Devon Street, Whitehall Area Darwen. A good investment?

7% Return on Devon Street, Whitehall, Darwen

Well, you might have noticed this one on the market with our friends at YourMove in Darwen. It's been on a while (since May 14) and it makes me wonder why it hasn't gone yet.

Stale isn't always bad...
It always gets my attention when a property becomes 'stale' after being up for sale too long. But there could be many reasons for this - and not necessarily bad. This can happen for many reasons - and some are often out of the agent's control.

That aside, it's in the right area, and granted it's not a real bargain as such, but nonetheless it's worth looking at.

Well anyway, here's my twopenneth worth.....

Firstly, and as I've already mentioned, it's in one of the best areas of Darwen - the Whitehall area.

Rental Demand is the stongest ever in Darwen
Demand is good for many reasons... it's just one of those places people want to live. There are good schools nearby, access to Bolton & Manchester are pretty good, and of course you are close to a lovely Park and on the edge of some beautiful countryside.

Whitehall Darwen 7% Return on Investment (Gross)

Rental Demand is stronger than ever, we all know this. And especially in this part of Darwen.

And given prices are on the up, now might be a good time to jump in and make an offer on this one. I realise this property isn't a fab bargain right now, but lets be sure of one thing.... prices are going up, not down, and demand in Darwen is stronger than ever. Whether this will change after the election is anyone's guess, but even then any slow down will be temporary, I'm sure.

So if you are looking for a medium - long term investment, I don't think you can go far wrong with this one, or anything similar in this part of Darwen.

So the numbers....
Let's say you ended up paying £80k for this, and you got £450pcm rent on it. This would give you a near 7% return on your money. Not bad eh? (And pretty safe too).

If you want to have a chat, or second opinion, about this or any other property you might be thinking of buying, why not give me a call or bob in for a coffee? Beware though, I can talk property all day long, especially when it's on my patch.

You know my number... 01254 760660
email: Paul@AinsworthLordEstates.com

9% Yield on Hollins Grove Street from one of the Estate Agents in Darwen

Great 9% Yield in Darwen

I had a lovely couple in to see me the other day, asking me about a property they were
thinking of buying to rent out. 

They're pretty new to the renting game and because they're from out of town wanted some advice on whether I thought the house they were looking at was the right one for them?

They also acknowledged that they didn't know the areas of Darwen very well and wanted to know if this House on Hollins Grove Street was in the right area?

Buy on the right street

Now Hollins Grove St. is a bit of a mixed bag, and it's fair to say, making the wrong purchase on here could be a costly mistake (and it's fair to say that to some degree there are many streets in many towns that this would apply too).

But given my extensive local knowledge and the fact I've lived in Darwen pretty much all my life, I'm in a good position to comment on any street round here. (I love it when the banks ring up with details of a repo property and I can picture the house in my head.. and often tell them what colour the front door is!). I remember disputing with them once about a property that was up with an out of town agent and was supposed to have a board up, yet I was adamant there was no board up - nor had their ever been, and I knew this off the top of my head. Sad or what? (but handy nonetheless).

Anyway, the main good thing about Hollins Grove St. is it's location and with that I mean it's ease of access to the M65, and Darwen in general. There are some nice decent sized houses on here that bring decent rents (we rented a nice 3 bedder not that long ago for 500 per month - which is very good for here.

So.. once we'd done all the pleasantries I brought the property up on my screen, and sure enough it looks like a nice deal, and it's in a good spot.

There are several houses for sale on this street, but they're not all the same and not all in the same section either. However, this house is configured well and appears in very good condition etc... I reckon it will bring a nice rent - we did the sums and if they were to bag it for the right price we can expect it to bring in a nice healthy 9% yield. 

 My Conclusion: A Good Buy 

If you are thinking of buying in Darwen and would like to have a chat just to reassure yourself on whether or not you're are buying right, just drop into the office for a chat.

Or you could of course, give me a ring, or ping me an email...

01254 760660
Paul@AinsworthLordEstates.com

Always available for a second opinion!

Another 10% Yield on Sarah St Darwen. Nice Opportunity for New or Experienced Investor

I posted about a different property on Sarah St in Darwen a couple of weeks ago, well here's another to look at.

Same sort of numbers and equally attractive if you're looking to build a portfolio of bread and butter renters with a decent yield and steady capital growth given time.

This one is up with our friends down the road at Proctors Estate Agency here in Darwen.
Take a look:

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-38488321.html

Sarah St Darwen -Bread and Butter Renter - 10% Yield

Now, on the face of it, it looks a decent deal. But I'm not sure whether or not your going to be able to get this one for £50k.

When I take a look at the back office stats... I can see it's been on the market for almost 2 years. Why? is anyone's guess, but it's likely to be one of three things given it seems to be priced right.

• It could be that they are pricing it to attract attention to achieve a good sale price? a good strategy, but not really Proctor's model. And in any case it should have gone by now.
• Perhaps the offers they're getting aren't high enough to clear the vendor's mortgage? this is quite common. But on this one, given they only paid £20k for it back in 1998, it's not too likely (unless they remortgaged back in the peak?)
• The obvious one is.... what's wrong with it, or how much needs spending on it?

Well, we're only guessing as to why it's not sold and often best way to find out why is to simply go have a look and ask the agent why it hasn't sold? Proctors are pretty straight up when it comes to answering questions like this.

You can see from the pictures it will probably need a few bob spending on it, but it mostly cosmetic. I'd put a shower in the bathroom too.

But finished nicely, the likely rent is around £425-450pcm, which means a nice yield of 10% +/- with steady capital growth.

10% Yield

Why don't you go have a look at it and we can have a chat. I'm always available for a second opinion?

You know where I am... bob in for a coffee (I only do nice coffee) and a chat, anytime.

01254 760660
Paul@AinsworthLordEstates.com

Nice 10% Yield on Sarah Street Darwen - Is this one for you?

10% Yield. Luvly Jubbly

A 10% Return on Investment always gets attention from the savvy investor, and we're lucky here in Darwen as yields of 10% are pretty easy to come by if you know what to buy and where. But buy wrong and it can be painful!

Sarah St is one of those streets that rents all day long and the tenants tend to stay a decent while.... providing you know which end to buy at.

This one is up with Keenans, an Accrington Estate Agents, at offers over £49,950.

Here's the link to this little baby:
http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/35490029?search_identifier=d110c1e1267199d9135385618601a5e6#RKPz6IR8UAYdUSI6.97

10% Rental Yield on Sarah St Darwen

Reduced by £5k.
Given it was on the market for £55k previously, until it was reduced by £5k, a few weeks ago I reckon there's a good chance you could bag this for £50k.
Having had a look at the back office stats on this, there's been lots of interest in it, so maybe now is the time to strike lucky before it gets snapped up.

If you were to bag this for £50k it would mean a yield up even of just over 10%.

Requires a bit of 'Lipstick and Makeup'

Looking at the pictures, it looks in decent nick. But to attract the right attention and get the optimum rent there's a few tweaks needed. I'm always going on about a bit of 'lipstick and makeup' and that's what this one needs, at no great expense.

I've not been in this house, although I have several on this street already (in the good bit and not so good bit) so I don't know what it's really like inside, but if you were thinking of buying to and wanted me to come along to look at it with you before you spent any money on a survey I'd be happy to.

So... on the face of it.... a nice little earner.

If you see anything else you want me to look at or pass comment on, just drop me a line, or give me a ring. Or bob in for a coffee and a chat. If I'm not in speak to Debs, she knows the area very well too. It's what we do.


Happy hunting!
01254 760660
Paul@AinsworthLordEstates.com

Up and Running Perfect Investment for Cautious Investor 5% all day long....Chancel Place Darwen already with Letting Agent In Darwen

I saw Debs put this one on the market the other day.. for offers in excess of £130k

It's perfect for the 'very low risk' investor/landlord. It's what I call a second hand newish property.

Its a nice modern property, in a proper good location, that rents very easily. When we tenanted this property it went within a matter of hours and there were loads of folks wanting it.

It's An Easy 5% Yield.

Perfect Investment Opportunity

Perfect! Ready Tenanted with 5% Yield

This type of property isn't really my cup of tea, but I do know lots of landlord investors that only go for this kind of property, and that's fine.

The reasons they like this type of property varies from landlord to landlord, but the main thing that appeals is the fact they are new(er) and they tend to have fewer maintenance issues and it's fair to say that the tenants do tend to stay longer.

Knowing what you want, and what you like is good in this job. It's very important to have a plan in your head of why you are doing what you and what for. (So many people don't have any plan whatsoever).


So if you like this type of property and are happy with a 5% yield then it's worth a sniff.. The tenant is happy to stay and is looking at long term.... couldn't be better? It's an up and running cash machine!

Here are a few more pictures....

Nice Long Lounge

Nice Corner Plot with Plenty Parking

If you're thinking of buying anything like this and want a second opinion, why not pop into the office and we can have a chat. I'm always happy to make you a brew and give my opinion....

Or drop me an email with the Rightmove link of the property you're thinking of buying, to: paul@ainsworthlordestates.com
Tel 01254 760660

Refurb Investment Opportunity 10k Profit and 8.5% Yield! on Cavendish St. with Darwen Estate Agents - Ainsworth Lord Estates

Was having me T last night and Debs was telling me about one of the houses she'd recently been instructed on (she knows I always like to hear that kind of stuff), on Cavendish Street in Darwen.

She tells me it's a nice refurber for a new Landlord or investor, that wants a house to do up and either sell for a quick profit, or keep and rent out with a decent rent.

Low Risk Investment
When she says a 'New Landlord or Investor', this means it's going to below risk. Why's that I hear you ask? Good question...

Well, Debs has plenty of experience at what she does, and has had some cracking results on Cavendish St. She got £85k for one not that long ago further up the street. So as you can see it sounds a good deal?

Strong Rental Demand
And Cavendish Street is in a good location for the main road, schools and motorway etc... rental demand is always good round there.

So... I'm interested in looking at it so I can let you guys know, and if you're not too late, it looks a decent buy for sure.

Here's the baby..

Investor Refurb Opportunity on Cavendish St Darwen

Here are a few of Debs' internal shots...

So, it's obvious it needs a refurb on it. But she tells me the house itself has been well looked after, and is just old fashioned inside.

Bit dated, but that an easy fix

Yep, it's a bit dated, but that's ok. 

Rip out the stone work, if you're up to it maybe take chimney right out to roof. (Make sure you know what you're doing here - or get someone in to do it), it makes all the difference to the room sizes, and certainly adds value.

Ok, so it needs a new kitchen?

New Kitchen... allow say £2-3k

Replace with a Nice new kitchen from Howdens (make sure they don't take mick on prices)

Use nice tiles and nice lights, and ask the wife to choose the painting colours (women are better than us fellas at that).

Sorry, Peach is out

New Bathroom... Yes, peach is out I'm afraid.

Budget say £1500 for comfort, and do a proper job!

Don't forget put independent electric shower in.

Easy £10k Profit and 8.5% Yield - No Brainer!

So folks, let's do the numbers..

Purchase Price: £55k

Budget £15k refurb spend on it (You will be able to do it for less, I'm sure, but always better to work on higher numbers).

Total Spend £70k

To sell on.... Debs reckons she could get £85k with a nice job done. So a nice easy profit, and it sits comfortable with me on my £10k Profit Model.

If you wanted to rent it out...

So it stands you at £70k

I reckon a nice 2 bedder on here will achieve between £500 - £525 depending on standadr of job and finishing touches..

So again working on worst case numbers at £500 pcm (£6kpa) That gives us a nice sensible return at 8.5% Yield and because you'll have done a nice job on it there shouldn't be much, if any, ongoing maintenance AND the rental market it will snap it up quick!

But.... if you made it into a 3 bedder, then the numbers all change!

We only do nice coffee

If you're interested in having a chat about this one, or any other you've seen up for sale with any of the Estate Agents in Darwen, why not bob down to our office on Market St (opposite YourMove Darwen and Boots the chemist in the town centre).

We're always happy to offer a second opinion over a nice coffee (we only do nice coffee).

But you could always email me on paul@ainsworthlordestates.com 

Or give us a ring.. 01254 760660.