Property management in Stoneycroft, Liverpool

2 bed rent

£895 a month

3 bed rent

£990 a month

Typical sale price

£176,000

Gross yield

5.4%

Read around L13. Rents are advertised rents; the sale price is the average of completed sales in the last twelve months.

Stoneycroft is a residential district in east Liverpool, within the Liverpool council area and largely associated with L13. It sits close to Old Swan, Tuebrook and West Derby, with established streets connecting to local shopping routes. Its character is mainly residential, rather than centred on a large commercial district. For landlords, the setting suits homes aimed at tenants who want local shops and access to the wider city without living in the city centre itself.

The housing stock includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside later semi-detached houses and properties converted into flats. Brick terraces give many streets their character, with differences in layout, rear outdoor space and the condition of shared boundaries. Bay-fronted homes and larger houses provide options for households needing more living space. When assessing a property, landlords should look beyond its frontage. Roof condition, ventilation, heating and signs of damp are important checks in older buildings, particularly before planning refurbishment or setting a maintenance budget.

Bus services along West Derby Road and other main routes connect the area with central Liverpool and surrounding districts. These links matter for tenants travelling to work, education and appointments. Alder Hey Children's Hospital, in nearby Knotty Ash, is a significant local employer and institution. Liverpool city centre also provides access to employment in healthcare, higher education, retail and offices. A property's precise position matters, so landlords should check the walk to bus stops and everyday shops rather than assume every street offers the same convenience.

The mix of houses and flats can appeal to families, working couples and single tenants. Larger homes may also suit sharers, subject to the relevant rules and permissions. Useful features include practical kitchens, dependable heating and outdoor space that is straightforward to maintain. For a landlord, the practical starting point is a thorough condition check and a clear maintenance plan. Check Liverpool council's current licensing requirements for the exact address, and make sure safety documents and repair arrangements are in place before marketing.

• 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.