# 2 bedroom flat for rent (CT20 2HW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 2, 10 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT20 2HW |
| Price | £710 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 104 m² |
| Last sold | £300,000 Apr 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 28/08/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £599/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,000

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- D (£80 - £120)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0467-2811-6984-9421-2625)

## Description

Large sunny second floor two bed flat very close to The Leas and within walking distance of the Central and West mainline train stations. Entrance hall, large living room with bay window, fitted kitchen, two double bedroom and bathroom with shower over the bath. GFCH. Working only No Pets No Smokers One child considered

**Fees** - APPLICATION FEES:

First applicant - £120.00

Each additional applicant - £80.00 each

Guarantor - £50.00 [if required]

ON FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF REFERENCES:

Contract and completion fee - £75.00 per agreement

Please note that your bank/building society may charge a fee for providing a financial reference.

Please contact us if you require any further information.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan.jpg](/listings/photos/53394426/1306151) - Floor Plan.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/53394426/1306152) - EE Rating
- ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/53394426/1306153) - EI Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #8949972
- **Address:** 10 Earls Avenue, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2HW
- **Certificate Issued:** 09/07/2012
- **Work Completed:** 14/06/2012
- **Items:** 7 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #8534084
- **Address:** 10 Earls Avenue, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2HW
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/11/2011
- **Work Completed:** 03/11/2011
- **Items:** 6 window(s)

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Folkestone and Hythe). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,045/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,161/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,277/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Dover-Shepway (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Sandgate Road, CT20 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, St Pauls Way, CT20 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,275/mo (2 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,275/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2154.9%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,120/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6525.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £7/m²

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)