# 2 bedroom bungalow for rent (NN5 6RQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 FIRSVIEW DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN5 6RQ |
| Price | £1,150 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Last sold | £173,000 Nov 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 07/07/2027
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,915

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£15)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8904-5388-9229-5106-2333)

## Description

Extremely well presented two bedroom semi-detached bungalow in the popular area of Duston.

Accommodation comprises;  Modern fitted kitchen with access to rear garden, two double bedrooms and large reception room overlooking rear aspect. Modern shower room.

The property contains a large driveway and a large low maintenance rear garden. 

Gas fired central heating. UPVC windows and doors throughout.  

Deposit £1,326.00

Holding Fee £265.00

## Property Photos

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #9910719
- **Address:** 18 Firsview Drive, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 6RQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 26/11/2013
- **Work Completed:** 17/10/2013
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #903246
- **Address:** 18 Firsview Drive, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 6RQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/08/2003
- **Work Completed:** 07/07/2003
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #14672795
- **Address:** 18 Firsview Drive, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 6RQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/07/2021
- **Work Completed:** 25/06/2021
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Northamptonshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £965/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,072/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,179/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 Semi-Detached House, Main Road, NN5 | £1,325/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Limoges Court, NN5 | £965/mo | 2 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Hirondelle Clsoe, NN5 | £1,190/mo | 2 | 0.64 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,160/mo (3 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,190/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1241.7%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,041/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3747.4%

*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:** £20/m²

## Flood risk

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

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