Description
Opportunity to Acquire a prime PR25 3EL JV development opportunity in Leyland for £260,000, delivering a GDV of £1.1 million with projected ROIs of 25%–67% and annual rental yields up to 17.7%.
This JV development site at PR25 3EL in Leyland offers investors the chance to purchase land for 8 x 1-bed flats above a fully let Sainsbury’s Local retail unit. With a competitive site purchase price of £260,000 and a Gross Development Value of £1.1 million, the project promises robust returns under multiple cost scenarios.
Description
The subject site is located on a high-street parade in Buckshaw Village, Leyland (PR25 3EL), and benefits from:
- An existing lease to Sainsbury’s Local—a 15-year, full repairing & insuring agreement with upward-only, RPI-linked rent reviews every five years.
- Strong local transport links: Leyland train station (1 km away) connects to Preston, Manchester & Liverpool.
- Proximity to Worden Park and Leyland town centre, supporting residential demand.
Investors can partner with Palace Auctions’ vendor on a contractual JV or form an SPV to deliver:
• 8 contemporary one-bed flats (approx. 450 sq ft each)
• Ground-floor Sainsbury’s Local (approx. 2,500 sq ft)
Investment Highlights
Site Purchase Price: £260,000
GDV: £1,100,000
Number of Units: 8 x 1-bed flats + 1 retail unit
Retail Covenant: Blue-chip Sainsbury’s Local lease to 2030
Licence: FRI, 15-year term, RPI-linked reviews
Proposed JV Structure: Contractual JV or SPV
Status: Available – JV Development Opportunity

Figure: ROI and rental yield comparisons under Conservative, Moderate, and Optimistic cost scenarios.
Scenario (Cost % of GDV) | Total Cost | Profit | ROI | Rental Yield | Payback (yrs) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conservative (80%) | £880,000 | £220,000 | 25.0% | 13.3% | 7.5 |
Moderate (70%) | £770,000 | £330,000 | 42.9% | 15.2% | 6.6 |
Optimistic (60%) | £660,000 | £440,000 | 66.7% | 17.7% | 5.6 |
Location & Access
Leyland Station: 1 km (regular services to Preston & Manchester)
• Road: M6/M61/M65 motorways nearby
• Local Amenities: Worden Park, schools, retail, healthcare
Useful internal links
https://palaceauctions.com/joint-venture-creation-and-support/
townguide.com/Lancashire/Leyland
Some useful External Links.