Ladysmith Road, Brighton

GUIDE PRICE £465,000 - £475,000 |

Located in a highly sought-after student rental area of Brighton, this well-established five double bedroom HMO investment property on Ladysmith Road presents an excellent opportunity for landlords seeking a strong and reliable buy-to-let asset. The property has operated successfully as a licensed House in Multiple Occupation for many years and is currently fully let, generating £3,141 per calendar month, with rents agreed to increase to £3,250 pcm for the 2026/2027 academic year. This provides an attractive gross yield of approximately 8.3%, making it an appealing prospect for both seasoned investors and those looking to expand their portfolio within Brighton’s thriving student rental market.

Arranged over three floors, the property offers five well-proportioned double bedrooms, providing comfortable accommodation for student tenants. The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hallway leading to a spacious double bedroom, a separate living room, and a fitted kitchen, creating a practical and sociable layout for shared living. The upper floors provide four further double bedrooms along with two bathrooms, ensuring the property is well suited for multi-occupancy living while maintaining convenience for tenants.

The house has been well maintained by the current owners, allowing it to continue operating successfully as a student HMO year after year. Its consistent rental performance reflects both the quality of the accommodation and its desirable location. Positioned close to major educational institutions including University of Brighton and University of Sussex, the property has historically proven extremely popular with students. Excellent transport links and easy access to the city centre further enhance its appeal to tenants.

Importantly, the property offers future potential to increase rental income. There is scope to reconfigure the layout and potentially create a sixth bedroom, subject to the necessary planning and licensing considerations. While the current sixth room is presently too small to be used as a compliant bedroom, alterations could be made to increase its size and allow the property to operate as a six-bedroom HMO, which would further enhance rental returns and overall investment value.

The property further benefits from a large south-facing garden with two patio areas, making it particularly popular with student groups and ideal for social living. The ground floor is well configured, offering a separate WC and a designated laundry area complete with washing machine and tumble dryer. In total, the property provides two WCs and three shower rooms, ensuring convenience for multiple occupants. Maintained to a high HMO standard throughout, the accommodation also features built-in storage in the bedrooms, along with vanity units and washbasins in almost all rooms, enhancing both practicality and tenant appeal.

Overall, this property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational and income-producing HMO in one of Brighton’s most established student locations. With a proven rental track record, strong yields, proximity to universities, and clear scope for further value enhancement, this Ladysmith Road property offers an outstanding turn-key investment opportunity for landlords seeking long-term growth and dependable rental income in the vibrant Brighton & Hove market.