Description
This Earls Court mixed-use block presents an outstanding investment opportunity in London SW5. Comprising four studio flats and two one-bed flats above a lower-ground and ground-floor restaurant (current income £90k p.a.), the property has been fully refurbished to a very high standard and benefits from a secure commercial lease until 2039. The savvy investor will acquire the block via an SPV, receiving a £200,000 director’s loan, reducing net equity required to £550,000.
Situated in a prime location with strong rental demand near Earls Court Underground Station (District & Piccadilly lines) and excellent Overground connections at West Brompton, this block achieves a total annual income of £206,640 from residential and commercial streams. At the asking price, the investment delivers a 27.6% gross yield and a 37.6% ROI on cash invested, vastly outperforming the typical 3.0% yield for mixed-use in SW5.
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Key Takeaway:
This fully refurbished Earls Court mixed-use block comprises 4 studio flats, 2 one-bed flats and a ground-floor restaurant (income £90k p.a.), let on a commercial lease to 2039. With an asking price of £750,000 and a £200,000 directors’ loan, it delivers a market-beating gross yield of 27.6% and ROI of 37.6% on net cash invested.
Income & Investment Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Purchase Price | £750,000 |
| Directors’ Loan Benefit | £200,000 |
| Net Cash Required | £550,000 |
| Annual Restaurant Income | £90,000 |
| Annual Residential Income | £116,640 |
| Total Annual Income | £206,640 |
| Gross Yield (on purchase) | 27.6% |
| ROI (on cash invested) | 37.6% |
| Payback Period | 2.7 years |
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Figure 1: Yield comparison, income breakdown and cash-flow analysis for the Earls Court mixed-use block. |
Location
- Address: Earls Court SW5, London
- Tube: Earls Court (District & Piccadilly lines) – Zones 1/2
- Rail: West Brompton (Overground & Southern) – direct to Clapham Junction
- Bus: Routes 430, 190, C1, C3, 328, 74
- Road: A4 & M4 motorway access within minutes
- Amenities: Michelin-starred dining, boutique shops, parks
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Last updated: 06 September 2025, 15:55 BST
