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Rhymney Street, Cathays CF24

Wales

£250,000

Listed on 07/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced

Features

  • Garden
  • HMO
  • Tenanted

Description

This three-bedroom freehold terraced house is currently let as an HMO, with the vendor reporting annual rent of £18,630. The property is in Cathays' Golden Triangle, within reach of Cardiff University, the city centre and local shops, cafés and other amenities. The listing states that the boiler was replaced and damp works were carried out in 2023.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This three-bedroom freehold HMO has a strong student location in Cathays’ Golden Triangle and is already let, with the vendor stating an annual rent of £18,630. The interior looks usable but dated, while the enclosed rear garden would benefit from clearance and basic improvement, leaving scope for a light refresh rather than a major renovation.

Key opportunities

  • Established student letting and a location close to Cardiff University, the city centre and local amenities.
  • A light refresh could update the dated finishes, with garden clearance and basic repairs improving the outdoor space.
  • The listing suggests possible scope to extend, subject to planning permissions and consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Rhymney Street, Cathays CF24
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Cathays Rail Station

    0.3 miles

    Train · Cathays

  • Cardiff Queen Street Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · Cardiff

  • Cardiff Central Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · Cardiff

  • Ninian Park Rail Station

    1.6 miles

    Train · Canton

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,021
Based on a loan of £187,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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