Slateford Road, Edinburgh EH14

Property Details: - Type: Flat - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 1

Agent: Portolio - Edinburgh Phone: 0131 268 1210

<p>This well-presented second-floor flat, situated within a modern development built circa 1990, offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a tenanted buy-to-let investment in a popular and well-connected area of Edinburgh. Extending to approximately 58 sq m, the accommodation comprises an entrance hall, living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. The property benefits from timber-framed triple-glazed windows and electric room heaters, with hot water supplied via an immersion tank located within the entrance hall cupboard. The current EPC rating is Band C. The property is being sold fully furnished, with the sale price including all inventory items, making this a straightforward turnkey investment opportunity. The current owner has held the property for over 7 years, demonstrating long-term investment confidence in the area.</p><p>The flat is being sold with the tenants in situ, who currently pay £1,220.89 per calendar month, with an estimated market rental of approximately £1,300 pcm, offering scope for future rental growth. The Home Report valuation is £200,000. The development is professionally managed by James Gibb, with factoring charges of approximately £160 per month.</p><p>Slateford continues to be a highly popular area for buy-to-let investment due to its excellent connectivity and strong tenant demand from professionals and students alike. Located to the west of Edinburgh city centre, the area benefits from easy access to Haymarket, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh Napier University, and the city’s financial district. Excellent transport links, including nearby rail stations, regular bus services, and quick access to the City Bypass, make the area particularly attractive for commuters. Slateford also offers a wide range of local amenities, supermarkets, gyms, cafés, and access to the Union Canal walkway. With continued demand for well-located two-bedroom properties and Edinburgh’s ongoing housing shortage, Slateford offers investors a compelling combination of stable rental income, low void periods, and strong long-term capital growth potential.</p>