Property management in Edge Hill, Liverpool

2 bed rent

£855 a month

3 bed rent

£680 a month

Typical sale price

£206,940

Gross yield

5.8%

Read around L7. Rents are advertised rents; the sale price is the average of completed sales in the last twelve months.

Edge Hill sits east of Liverpool city centre, within the Liverpool council area, and is associated with the L7 postcode district. It is an inner-city neighbourhood with a mix of residential streets, railway infrastructure and sites shaped by Liverpool's industrial past. The Williamson Tunnels are a distinctive part of its local history. For landlords, the setting suits tenants who want access to central Liverpool without living in the main shopping and nightlife districts.

Housing includes Victorian brick terraces, later replacement housing and flats in both converted buildings and purpose-built blocks. Traditional terraces are an important part of the area's character, but layouts and condition differ between streets and individual properties. Some homes suit families or couples, while others are used for shared living. When assessing a purchase, landlords should look beyond the frontage. Roof condition, damp, insulation and the quality of previous alterations can all affect maintenance needs and running costs.

Edge Hill railway station provides services into Liverpool Lime Street, while local bus routes connect the area with the city centre and surrounding districts. The University of Liverpool campus and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital are nearby, creating reasons for students and healthcare staff to look for accommodation in the wider area. City centre employment also matters for rental demand. The actual walk to a bus stop or station is worth checking, rather than relying on a general description of the neighbourhood.

The tenant mix includes students, working sharers, healthcare staff, couples and families. Demand for a particular home depends on its layout, condition and position, rather than its postcode alone. A quieter residential street may suit a different household from a property close to a main route. For a landlord, the practical starting point is to match the home to a clear tenant group. Check any licensing and planning requirements with Liverpool City Council before changing how it is occupied, especially when considering shared accommodation.

• Rent collected and paid to you within 3 working days of your tenant paying
• Your rent held in a ring-fenced client account, separate from Caso's own money, until it is paid to you
• Tenant calls and messages answered 24 hours a day, every day
• Repairs assessed, priced and arranged for you, charged at the contractor's invoice with no markup
• A monthly statement for each property, with every invoice attached, in your portal
• Late rent chased from the first day it is overdue, with a dated record
• Tenancy agreement drawn up and signed online
• Renewals, changes of tenant and legal notices prepared and served
• Rent reviewed every year and the Section 13 rent increase notice served for you
• Deposit protected with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme within 30 days, and the deposit paperwork the law requires served on your tenant
• Deposit deductions agreed and the deposit returned at the end of the tenancy
• Gas safety, electrical safety and energy certificates renewed before they expire, at cost
• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms checked and recorded
• Council landlord licence applied for where your area needs one, and its renewal date tracked
• Optional: rent guarantee at cost, with no markup. You are paid even when the tenant does not pay.

Selective or HMO licence (council licence). Liverpool City Council runs a selective licensing scheme covering much of the city's privately rented housing. Whether a street falls inside it depends on the ward. We check the register against your exact address before the first tenancy.