Church Street
Tranent, EH33

Description

172 Church Street, Tranent, EH33 1BL presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a tenanted buy-to-let investment within the popular East Lothian town of Tranent. The property is an upper flat within a two-storey block comprising four units, constructed circa 1890, and offers approximately 39 sq m of accommodation. Internally, the layout comprises an entrance hall with utility area off, living room, bedroom, inner hallway, kitchen, and a bathroom with WC. The property retains traditional character through timber-framed single-glazed sash and case windows and benefits from a gas-fired central heating system. Externally, there are shared garden grounds to the rear, providing additional amenity space for residents.

The property is being sold with the tenants in situ as a buy-to-let investment property. The property is fully compliant, the tenants have been resident since November 2003 providing rental income on day 1 of purchase. The current tenancy generates an annual rental income of £6,300 and a current yield of 7%.  The tenant receives assistance with their rental payments from East Lothian Council's Housing Benefit scheme. The property is sold as seen, and the sale price includes all the inventory items. The Home Report value is £100K.

Tranent continues to be a popular location for buy-to-let investors due to its proximity to Edinburgh, excellent transport links, and more affordable property values compared to the capital. Regular bus services and nearby rail connections provide easy access to Edinburgh city centre, while the A1 offers swift road links across East Lothian and beyond. Strong demand from commuters and local tenants, combined with limited housing supply, supports stable rental performance and long-term capital growth, making Tranent a compelling choice for investors seeking value and reliability close to Edinburgh.