Description
Key Takeaway: Acquire a freehold 2-bedroom, 2-reception house on Horton Hill, Epsom (KT19 8SS) at £370,000—26% below its £500,000 market value—with planning scope for an HMO conversion yielding up to 6.55% and 52.1% 5-year ROI.
Introduction
The Epsom HMO investment at Horton Hill presents an unmissable Epsom below market value property opportunity. Priced at £370,000 (versus a £500,000 MV), this freehold house with two reception rooms and full refurbishment required is perfect for buy-to-let or conversion to a high-yield HMO.
Description
This Epsom cash-sale investment offers:
- Ground floor: two bright receptions, eat-in kitchen
- First floor: two double bedrooms, bathroom, separate WC
- Loft: potential for additional bedroom (subject to consent)
- Basement: storage/utility conversion possibility
With planning for HMO in Surrey growing, converting to four en-suite rooms can push gross rent from £21,725 to £35,275 pa, boosting net income from £15,666 to £27,184 pa. Investors benefit from robust rental demand in KT19 and 30-minute rail links to London.
Investment Analysis
Scenario | Total Invest | Gross Rent pa | Net Rent pa | Yield (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Rental | £395,000 | £21,725 | £15,666 | 3.97% |
HMO Conversion | £415,000 | £35,275 | £27,184 | 6.55% |
5-Year ROI Comparison |
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Year | Standard ROI (%) | HMO ROI (%) | ||
—–: | —————–: | ————: | ||
1 | 7.7 | 10.1 | ||
2 | 15.6 | 20.4 | ||
3 | 23.6 | 30.8 | ||
4 | 31.8 | 41.3 | ||
5 | 40.1 | 52.1 |
Figure: Cumulative ROI over 5 years (Standard vs HMO).
Location & Transport
- Epsom Station (South Western Railway): 0.9 mi / 18 min walk
- Bus routes to Epsom town centre & Kingston
- Local schools: Blenheim Primary, Glyn School
- Surrey County Council planning: https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/land-planning-and-development
- Epsom area guide: https://palaceauctions.co.uk/areas/epsom
Internal Link Suggestion:
– Investment Guides – HMO Conversion
Outbound Links (authoritative):
• Rightmove Epsom market: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/epsom.html
• HMO licence requirements: https://www.gov.uk/house-in-multiple-occupation-licence
• HMRC rental guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/income-tax-when-you-rent-out-a-property
• National Rail – Epsom Station: https://nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/ESM.aspx