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Lot TBG / ERS 1900

High-Yield SE18 HMO Investment – 9.6% Gross Yield Woolwich

Guide price £ 650,000

Type of Sale

Private Treaty (Off-Market)

Key Features

  • 185 pcm
  • Annual Income £62220
  • 🌞 Spacious south-facing garden
  • 🍽️ Large open-plan kitchen-diner
  • 📍 5-min walk to Woolwich Arsenal station
  • 🔌 High-speed broadband & double glazing
  • 🔒 Individual assured shorthold tenancies
  • 🚿 Two contemporary bathrooms
  • 🛏️ Licensed 5-bed HMO (pre-Article 4 direction)

Description

Key Takeaway: This SE18 HMO investment property offers a licensed five-bed HMO just 5 minutes from Woolwich Arsenal station, generating £62,220 pa for a 9.57% gross yield (6.44% net).

Property for sale A two-story brick terraced SE18 HMO investment property with white trim is for sale. The front yard sign highlights a rental income of £62,220 per year and a 9.57% gross yield in this sought-after postcode. Presented by Palace Auctions
Property for sale A two-story brick terraced SE18 HMO investment property with white trim is for sale. The front yard sign highlights a rental income of £62,220 per year and a 9.57% gross yield in this sought-after postcode. Presented by Palace Auctions

 

Description

Palace Auctions present this SE18 HMO investment property, an exceptional licensed five-bedroom house of multiple occupation in Woolwich Arsenal. Priced at £650,000 plus a 2% buyer’s fee, this asset delivers £62,220 pa rental income (£5,185 pcm) and a 9.57% gross yield (6.44% net after operating costs). The property is licensed pre-Article 4 direction, securing its HMO status against future planning changes.

Upon entry, tenants enjoy a large open-plan kitchen-diner ideal for communal living. Five double bedrooms—each with double glazing—are served by two modern bathrooms. Additionally, a generous south-facing garden offers valuable outdoor amenity space. High-speed broadband and individual tenancy agreements maximise appeal to professionals and students.

Moreover, investors benefit from strong cash flow from day one and robust long-term capital growth driven by Woolwich’s Crossrail connectivity and ongoing regeneration. With ROI on deposit ranging from 9.26% (25% deposit) to 7.85% (40% deposit), this SE18 HMO investment property suits both cash buyers and leveraged investors.

For due diligence, download the Legal Pack and the EPC report. To arrange a viewing, please book via our Auction Calendar. You can also explore our HMO Investment Guide for sector insights.

Income & Yield Analysis

Metric Value
Asking Price £650,000
Buyer’s Fee (2%) £13,000
Total Investment £663,000
Annual Rental Income £62,220
Monthly Rental Income £5,185
Gross Rental Yield 9.57%
Estimated Annual Costs £20,366
Net Annual Income £41,854
Net Rental Yield 6.44%
———– —————-
25% £162,500
30% £195,000
35% £227,500
40% £260,000

 

 

Property for sale Two bar graphs: Left compares rental yields in percentages, highlighting a 9.6% gross yield for an SE18 HMO investment; right shows ROI decreasing as deposit increases for a £650,000 high-yield property. Presented by Palace Auctions
Property for sale Two bar graphs: Left compares rental yields in percentages, highlighting a 9.6% gross yield for an SE18 HMO investment; right shows ROI decreasing as deposit increases for a £650,000 high-yield property. Presented by Palace Auctions

 

Property for sale A horizontal bar chart titled "Annual Operating Costs Breakdown" highlights costs for an SE18 HMO investment—Void Periods (£3,111, 5%), Licensing (£500, 0.8%), Insurance (£1,200, 1%), Maintenance (£9,333, 15%), and Management (£6,222, 10%). Presented by Palace Auctions
Property for sale A horizontal bar chart titled “Annual Operating Costs Breakdown” highlights costs for an SE18 HMO investment—Void Periods (£3,111, 5%), Licensing (£500, 0.8%), Insurance (£1,200, 1%), Maintenance (£9,333, 15%), and Management (£6,222, 10%). Presented by Palace Auctions

 

Figure 2: Annual Operating Costs Breakdown – management, maintenance, insurance, licensing & voids.

 

Location & Transport

  • Woolwich Arsenal Station (Elizabeth Line & DLR): TfL Details
  • Bus routes 486, N1 to Canary Wharf & central London
  • Crossrail connectivity: 13 mins to Canary Wharf, 23 mins to Paddington
  • Nearby amenities: Royal Arsenal development, Phaser Calder parks, local cafés

Internal Link Suggestion:
– Auction Calendar for viewing slots and bidding details

Outbound Links:

– HMO licensing guidance: www.gov.uk/house-multiple-occupation-licence
– SE18 area guide (Zoopla): www.zoopla.co.uk/area-guides/london/se18/
– Rightmove SE18 prices: rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/SE18.
– Crossrail Woolwich: crossrail.co.uk/station/woolwich

 

Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2025

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