Sold STC Terraced

68 PRIESTLEY ROAD

STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE SG2 0BP

2 beds 1 baths Listed 17 Sep 2025 (-318d)

£325,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 68 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE SG2 0BP |
| Price | £325,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £300,000 Mar 2026 |

## Description

**NO UPWARD CHAIN. OFFERS INVITED! ** This extremely spacious 2 bedroom terrace home with off road parking has become available. The property has a Cloakroom. Large lounge/diner. Fitted modern fitted kitchen. 2 Double bedrooms and family bathroom. Enclosed garden to the rear aspect and off road parking. ( Sold as seen) **REF : HC0225**

Front door leading to:

Hallway:

Window to side aspect.  Radiator. Stairs to first floor.

Cloakroom:

Mostly tiles walls and tiled floor. Radiator. Vanity wash hand basin. Mixer tap. Low level WC with cncealed system. Obscure window to front aspect. Complimentary shelving.

Lounge/diner: 16.0 x 13'5 (4.88m x 4.09m)

Patio doors leading to the rear garden. Light oak floors. 2 Radiators. Inset ceiling spotlights. Large walk-in cupboard. 2 Windows to rear aspect.

Kitchen: 9'11 x 6'1 (3.03m x 1.86m)

Range of base and wall mounted units wit work surfaces over. 11/2 stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Built-in appliances to include fridge and freezer, over and grill, Gas hob and extractor fan over. Dishwasher. Space for washing machine. Light oak flooring. Inset ceiling spotlights. Window to front aspect. Concealed wall mounted boiler. Wall mounted electric consumer unit.

First floor landing:

Access to loft space.

Bedroom 1: 13'9 x 8.0 (4.20m x 2.43m)

Window to rear aspect. Built-in wardrobe and door to bathroom. Light oak flooring.

Bedroom2: 13'5 x 10'8 (4.10m x 3.26m)

Window to front aspect. Light oak flooring. Large storage cupboard.

Bathroom:

Enclosed panelled bath with mixer tap. Low level WC with push button flush. vanity wash hand basin and mixer tap. Wall mounted shaver point. Walk-in shower fully tiled with hand held shower attachment. Complimentary shelving. Inset ceiling spotlights. Heated towel rail.

Rear garden ;

West facing sunny garden laid to lawn with timber shed rear gated access. Panelled fence surround.

Front garden:

Block paved driveway with parking for 1 car. Space for Bins.

Council Band  C:

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/167111399/1561545) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/167111399/1561546) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 68 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £300,000 | 04/03/2026 | Terraced |
| 68 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £282,000 | 11/01/2021 | Terraced |
| 68 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £260,000 | 26/05/2017 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 12 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £202,000 | 08/01/2026 | Flat |
| 23 FARADAY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BH | £425,000 | 02/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 255 TELFORD AVENUE, CHELLS, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0AU | £330,000 | 01/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 102 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QN | £350,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 37 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QF | £400,000 | 24/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 69 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QF | £316,000 | 25/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 201 TELFORD AVENUE, CHELLS, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0AR | £310,000 | 26/06/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 124 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £240,000 | 08/11/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] 70 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £341,500 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 231 TELFORD AVENUE, CHELLS, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0AT | £300,000 | 03/11/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 20 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £235,000 | 08/08/2023 | Flat |
| 255 TELFORD AVENUE, CHELLS, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0AU | £312,000 | 05/07/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 136 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £236,000 | 25/04/2023 | Flat |
| 6 FRY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QG | £330,000 | 17/04/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 78 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £450,000 | 06/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 118 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QN | £280,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 88 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £470,000 | 06/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 152 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £215,000 | 02/12/2022 | Flat |
| 58 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QF | £337,000 | 15/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 126 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £110,000 | 25/10/2022 | Flat |
| 29 DARWIN ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0DE | £308,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 62 WARWICK ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QS | £337,000 | 05/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 NIGHTINGALE WALK, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QE | £390,000 | 29/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 147 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QN | £330,000 | 31/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 NIGHTINGALE WALK, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QE | £320,000 | 19/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 253 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QP | £350,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 225 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QP | £370,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 45 WARWICK ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QT | £307,000 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 69 WARWICK ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QR | £315,000 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 6 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £248,000 | 03/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 22 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £233,800 | 29/04/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 164 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £238,000 | 21/02/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 138 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £235,000 | 14/02/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 72 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £316,000 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 162 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP | £235,000 | 04/02/2022 | Flat |

**Street average:** £267,020 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £335,850 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £340,342 (76 Terraced, SG2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -4.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,287/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,430/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,573/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Stevenage & North Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/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 Terraced House, Vinters Avenue, SG1 | £1,425/mo | 2 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,425/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £178,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £142,500

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,425/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-22/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. 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).*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 17%
- **10y growth:** 37.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Stevenage; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 34%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£300,000 Mar 2026

Local average

£340,342 (-4.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,794 of 33,755)

Street crime

251 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Enclosed rear garden
Family bathroom
Cloakroom
Good size rooms throughout
Gas central heating/double glazing
2 Double bedrooms
Spacious lounge/diner
Driveway parking for 1 car.
No upward chain

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

NO UPWARD CHAIN. OFFERS INVITED! This extremely spacious 2 bedroom terrace home with off road parking has become available. The property has a Cloakroom. Large lounge/diner. Fitted modern fitted kitchen. 2 Double bedrooms and family bathroom. Enclosed garden to the rear aspect and off road parking. ( Sold as seen) REF : HC0225
Front door leading to:
Hallway:
Window to side aspect. Radiator. Stairs to first floor.
Cloakroom:
Mostly tiles walls and tiled floor. Radiator. Vanity wash hand basin. Mixer tap. Low level WC with cncealed system. Obscure window to front aspect. Complimentary shelving.
Lounge/diner: 16.0 x 13'5 (4.88m x 4.09m)
Patio doors leading to the rear garden. Light oak floors. 2 Radiators. Inset ceiling spotlights. Large walk-in cupboard. 2 Windows to rear aspect.
Kitchen: 9'11 x 6'1 (3.03m x 1.86m)
Range of base and wall mounted units wit work surfaces over. 11/2 stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Built-in appliances to include fridge and freezer, over and grill, Gas hob and extractor fan over. Dishwasher. Space for washing machine. Light oak flooring. Inset ceiling spotlights. Window to front aspect. Concealed wall mounted boiler. Wall mounted electric consumer unit.
First floor landing:
Access to loft space.
Bedroom 1: 13'9 x 8.0 (4.20m x 2.43m)
Window to rear aspect. Built-in wardrobe and door to bathroom. Light oak flooring.
Bedroom2: 13'5 x 10'8 (4.10m x 3.26m)
Window to front aspect. Light oak flooring. Large storage cupboard.
Bathroom:
Enclosed panelled bath with mixer tap. Low level WC with push button flush. vanity wash hand basin and mixer tap. Wall mounted shaver point. Walk-in shower fully tiled with hand held shower attachment. Complimentary shelving. Inset ceiling spotlights. Heated towel rail.
Rear garden ;
West facing sunny garden laid to lawn with timber shed rear gated access. Panelled fence surround.
Front garden:
Block paved driveway with parking for 1 car. Space for Bins.
Council Band C:

Listed by

East of England

exp world uk limited

Reference: 167111399

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

15% since 2017

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	04/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£300,000	+6.4%
Sold	11/01/2021 (5 years ago)	£282,000	+8.5%
Sold	26/05/2017 (9 years ago)	£260,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
Same street 12 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP	£202,000	08/01/2026	Flat
23 FARADAY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BH	£425,000	02/12/2025	Terraced
255 TELFORD AVENUE, CHELLS, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0AU	£330,000	01/12/2025	Terraced
102 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QN	£350,000	28/11/2025	Terraced
37 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QF	£400,000	24/11/2025	Terraced
69 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QF	£316,000	25/07/2025	Terraced
201 TELFORD AVENUE, CHELLS, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0AR	£310,000	26/06/2025	Terraced
Same street 124 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP	£240,000	08/11/2024	Flat
Same street 70 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP	£341,500	10/11/2023	Terraced
231 TELFORD AVENUE, CHELLS, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0AT	£300,000	03/11/2023	Terraced
Same street 20 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP	£235,000	08/08/2023	Flat
255 TELFORD AVENUE, CHELLS, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0AU	£312,000	05/07/2023	Terraced
Same street 136 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP	£236,000	25/04/2023	Flat
6 FRY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QG	£330,000	17/04/2023	Terraced
Same street 78 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP	£450,000	06/04/2023	Semi-detached
118 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QN	£280,000	20/12/2022	Terraced
Same street 88 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP	£470,000	06/12/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 152 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP	£215,000	02/12/2022	Flat
58 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QF	£337,000	15/11/2022	Terraced
Same street 126 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP	£110,000	25/10/2022	Flat
29 DARWIN ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0DE	£308,000	21/10/2022	Terraced
62 WARWICK ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QS	£337,000	05/10/2022	Terraced
1 NIGHTINGALE WALK, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QE	£390,000	29/09/2022	Terraced
147 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QN	£330,000	31/08/2022	Terraced
10 NIGHTINGALE WALK, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QE	£320,000	19/07/2022	Terraced
253 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QP	£350,000	15/07/2022	Terraced
225 PANKHURST CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QP	£370,000	15/07/2022	Terraced
45 WARWICK ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QT	£307,000	30/06/2022	Terraced
69 WARWICK ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0QR	£315,000	30/06/2022	Terraced
Same street 6 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP	£248,000	03/05/2022	Flat
Same street 22 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP	£233,800	29/04/2022	Flat
Same street 164 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP	£238,000	21/02/2022	Flat
Same street 138 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP	£235,000	14/02/2022	Flat
Same street 72 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP	£316,000	11/02/2022	Terraced
Same street 162 PRIESTLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BP	£235,000	04/02/2022	Flat

Street average: £267,020 (15 sales)

Area average: £335,850 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 17%

10y growth 37.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stevenage. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 4.2%

5y (index) 16.2%

10y (index) 34%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Stevenage. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,287/mo

Realistic £1,430/mo

Optimistic £1,573/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stevenage.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Stevenage & North Herts: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Marlboro Road	0.3 miles
Shop	Home Improvement Centre	0.3 miles
Shop	Newton General Stores	0.3 miles
Train station	Stevenage	1.5 miles
Train station	Knebworth	2.6 miles
Hospital	Unknown	4.9 miles
University	University of Hertfordshire	9.8 miles
University	Unknown	10.3 miles
Hospital	Widecombe Nursing Home	11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	107
Anti-social behaviour	53
Shoplifting	28
Other theft	17
Public order	11
Criminal damage and arson	10
Drugs	7
Other crime	6
Possession of weapons	4
Vehicle crime	4
Burglary	3
Robbery	1
Total incidents	251

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Marriotts School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 16 Jan 2022
Lonsdale School	Other	0.2 miles	Good — 29 Feb 2016
Stevenage Education Support Centre	Other	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 16 Jun 2024
Camps Hill Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 14 May 2024
Bedwell Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 17 May 2022

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 Terraced House, Vinters Avenue, SG1	£1,425/mo	2	0.65 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,425/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.44%

Max investor price (0.8%) £178,125

Target investor price (1%) £142,500

Gross yield 5.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 19×

Monthly cashflow £-22/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -0.3%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).