State of the property when bought it:

• flooded property by fire brigade to stop spread of the fire on next door house;

• fire and water damage;

• damp salt in walls;

• no kitchen facilities;

• floor beams rotten;

• no electricity;

• no gas;

• no plumbing;

• leaking roof;

• no windows to the back of the property;

• no access to the back garden from the street;

 

Work completed to the property:

• fixed the dump, bricks treated with warranty for 25years;

• new roof;

• new windows and front door;

• new plumbing and heating;

• rewire electricity;

• new flooring;

• the whole house painted;

• new bathroom;

• new kitchen;

• new garden gate;

• new front garden;

 

Timescale:

• house bought at auction IMSOLD

• all building works took 2 months;

• rented out one week after completing all building work;

 

Numbers:

• Purchase Price £33 000

• Cost £25 000

• Value £70 000

• Rent £450