Property management in Netherton, Liverpool

2 bed rent

£1,170 a month (based on Liverpool averages)

3 bed rent

£1,160 a month

Typical sale price

£146,210

Gross yield

7.0%

Read around L30. Rents are advertised rents; the sale price is the average of completed sales in the last twelve months.

Netherton is in the Sefton council area, north of Liverpool and east of Bootle. Much of the area falls within L30. It is mainly residential, with local shops, schools and community facilities serving the surrounding estates. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through Netherton, adding a waterside route to an otherwise largely suburban setting. For landlords, the location offers a base for tenants who want access to Liverpool while living outside the city centre.

Housing here includes terraces, semi-detached houses and flats, with much of the residential character shaped by post-war development. Family houses with gardens are an important part of the local stock. There are also older properties and more recent homes, so construction and condition can differ between nearby streets. When assessing a purchase, look beyond the general area description. The layout, insulation, heating system and upkeep of neighbouring buildings all deserve attention before setting a maintenance budget.

Road links include the nearby A5036, which connects the port area with the motorway network at Switch Island. Local bus services provide connections towards Bootle and Liverpool. Aintree University Hospital, in neighbouring Fazakerley, is a major nearby institution, while the Port of Liverpool supports employment in the wider area. These employment centres are relevant when considering potential tenants. Check the actual journey from the property, particularly for hospital staff and others whose shifts may fall outside normal commuting hours.

The housing mix makes Netherton a practical option for families, couples and people working locally or commuting across the Liverpool area. Houses with usable gardens may suit tenants looking for a longer-term home, while smaller properties can meet the needs of single occupants and couples. For a landlord, presentation should focus on everyday use rather than decorative extras. Before marketing, deal with damp, test the heating and check garden boundaries. Clear maintenance arrangements and an accurate description help tenants judge whether the home suits them.

• 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). Sefton Council runs selective licensing in parts of Bootle, Litherland and Seaforth. We check the register against your exact address before the first tenancy.