Deep research pack

Know the street before you instruct the solicitor.

One address. One downloadable PDF. Official register data — Land Registry sales, EPC, flood and coal indicators, council tax where available — woven together with AI-grounded local research on schools, crime, planning, and rents. Your calculator numbers sit beside the evidence, with a GREEN / AMBER / RED verdict: a written second opinion on the deal you're about to chase. From £7.50 per property.

Scoped to your unit · Calculator-linked deal metrics · Register + AI research · Not financial or legal advice

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You're not short on enthusiasm. You're short on time.

A serious buy-to-let viewing shouldn't end with "I'll check Rightmove later." By the time you've pulled Land Registry sales, scanned local rents, found the EPC, checked police.uk, the flood map, school ratings, and the council planning portal, you've lost the evening — and you still might miss the one issue that kills the deal: an EPC E with MEES exposure, an Article 4 HMO block, or a purchase price that doesn't stack against the street.

Deedty's Deep Research Pack does that desktop review for you — scoped to the property you're actually underwriting, with your yield and cash invested in the same document.

Three moments every landlord recognises.

Before the viewing

Walk in already knowing the street.

Street-level Land Registry sales, typical rents, school ratings, crime trend, and the EPC — read on the train. You'll know which questions to ask the agent and what to look for on site, instead of nodding along.

Before you commit fees

Find what you didn't think to check.

Severity-rated red flags surface the deal-killers that hide between tabs: EPC E with MEES exposure, an Article 4 direction that blocks your HMO plan, a flood zone or coal reporting area, a price 20% above the street's recent sales. The pack also tells you what it couldn't verify — so nothing gets silently skipped.

Before you convince yourself

Get a second opinion in writing.

Deal excitement is real — every landlord has talked themselves into a marginal deal at least once. A GREEN / AMBER / RED verdict with a risk score and evidence-led reasoning is a disciplined counterweight: share the PDF with your broker, partner, or accountant and argue about the evidence, not the vibes.

Everything a diligent landlord checks — in one place.

Each pack is tied to a single UK address. Link it to a saved calculator opportunity so your purchase price, rent, yield, and cash invested appear in the Investment Snapshot and break-even view.

Sample report — illustrative data only

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DEEP RESEARCH PACK

15, Clifton Street, Treorchy

CF42 6UP

Generated 27 June 2026

Bedrooms (confirmed): 3 · Floor area (confirmed): 89

Executive Summary

This terraced property in Treorchy offers a compelling 8.3% gross yield, significantly above the local average, supported by strong rental demand for 3-bedroom family homes. The £115,000 purchase price is substantially higher than the 2012 sale price of £25,000, indicating a 13.5% CAGR, and also exceeds recent comparable sales on the street. The property's energy efficiency is poor (EPC E), signalling capex/resale exposure under MEES policy evolution (2030 EPC C is consultation context, not current law). While transport links to Cardiff are functional and local amenities are adequate for families, the area's economic profile is tied to lower-than-average household incomes. The investment hinges on the high yield offsetting the capital value premium and necessary EPC improvement costs.

Property location

Map centred on CF42 6UP

Centre: geocoded postcode CF42 6UP. Illustrative map for sample pack.

AMBERRisk Score: 55/100

Investment Snapshot

Deal financials use your in-app calculator as the source of truth.

Upfront & acquisition

ItemAmount
Purchase price£115,000
Deposit (equity)£28,750
Stamp duty£5,750
Total cash to complete (est.)£36,999

Key metrics

MetricValue
Gross yield8.3%
Net yield6.8%
Annual net profit (est.)£3,116
Monthly rent£800

Break-even (illustrative)

  • Break-even (profit): 11 yrs 11 mos
  • Break-even (+ 7.8% growth): 2 yrs 11 mos
  • Initial outlay £36,999

Key Red Flags

  • [MEDIUM] EPC E — resell and capex exposure

    The property holds an EPC E rating. E is lettable under current MEES in England & Wales; it signals resale/capex exposure rather than today's compliance breach. A 2030 EPC C target for PRS is policy context only — budget £7,500–£12,500+ for upgrades if targeting C.

  • [MEDIUM] Purchase Price Premium

    The £115,000 purchase price is 59% above the postcode median Land Registry transaction. Recent street sales are higher, but the investment relies on exceptional yield to justify a capital value outpacing local wage growth.

Key Opportunities

  • High Rental Yield

    Gross yield of 8.3% (net 6.8%) is significantly above typical UK returns. Target rent of £800 pcm is ambitious but achievable for a well-presented 3-bed, providing a buffer against voids and maintenance.

  • Strong Capital Growth Potential

    Rhondda Cynon Taf demonstrated robust house price growth at 7.8% in the year to April 2026. Clifton Street properties have shown strong appreciation; EPC upgrades could add further capital value.

Property Profile

Mid-terrace Victorian-era property, freehold, approximately 89 m² per EPC. Three bedrooms, solid-wall construction typical of the Rhondda valleys stock. Condition indicators suggest a refurb opportunity alongside mandatory EPC upgrades.

Comparable Sales

Recent Clifton Street transactions range from £89,950 (2021) to £162,500 (2023). The subject at £115,000 sits mid-range on a £/sqm basis (£1,292/m²).

AddressPriceDateTypeTenure
32, Clifton Street£135,0002024-07-26TerracedFreehold
18, Clifton Street£162,5002023-08-14TerracedFreehold
22, Clifton Street£120,0002022-11-04TerracedFreehold
26, Clifton Street£89,9502021-05-14TerracedFreehold

Historical Transactions

Subject property sold for £25,000 in August 2012 — a 13.5% CAGR to the current £115,000 purchase price. Number 22 Clifton Street sold twice in 14 months (£52k → £120k), suggesting rapid post-refurb appreciation.

Valuation Analysis

£115,000 equates to £1,292/m² (89 m² EPC floor area). Price sits within recent street range but above the 2022 RCT median of £123,604. High yield is the primary justification for the capital premium.

MetricValueSource
Purchase price£115,000Calculator
Price per m²£1,292EPC floor area
Street high (2023)£162,500Land Registry

Valuation Resell Risks

Deterministic resell/liquidity screen from structured registers and buyer qualifiers. FLAG = evidenced threshold met; CLEAR = successful check found none; UNKNOWN = diligence required.

CriterionStatusEvidenceResell implication
Railway / major road within 100 mCLEAROverpass around:100 found no surface rail or major road ways.No mapped surface rail or major road within 100 m (OSM best-effort).
Flight path / aircraft noiseUNKNOWNNot automated in v1 — check CAA strategic noise maps.Confirm aircraft noise before relying on clearance.
EPC below DFLAGSubject EPC band E.EPC E is lettable today; signals capex/resale exposure.
Short lease under 100 yearsCLEARBuyer qualifier: freehold.Freehold — no short-lease resell flag.
Flood plain / material mapped riskCLEARLong-term EA layers returned Low/Very Low.Not a substitute for insurance quote or building survey.

Rental Market

Typical 3-bed rents in Rhondda Cynon Taf around £748 pcm. Calculator assumption of £800 pcm is above average but within reach for a well-presented property. Void periods estimated at 2–4 weeks.

Market Context

RCT house prices grew 7.8% year-on-year to April 2026, exceeding the Welsh national average. Relative affordability vs Cardiff drives investor interest; average days on market approximately 45–60 for terraced stock.

Transport & Connectivity

Treorchy station ~0.4 miles. Cardiff Central approximately 45 minutes by rail. A470 provides road access to Cardiff and the M4 corridor.

StationWalkingKey destinations
Treorchy~8 minCardiff Central ~45 min

Digital Infrastructure

FTTP available on parts of Clifton Street. Typical download speeds 100–300 Mbps where fibre is live. 4G coverage good; 5G patchy in valley locations.

Schools & Education

Treorchy Primary and Treorchy Comprehensive within walking distance. Estyn ratings available for catchment schools — relevant for family tenant demand.

SchoolTypeDistanceRating
Treorchy PrimaryPrimary0.3 miAdequate
Treorchy ComprehensiveSecondary0.5 miAdequate

Healthcare

Treorchy Health Centre (GP) ~0.4 miles. Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil ~6 miles (nearest A&E). NHS dental access limited — typical for valley towns.

Crime & Safety

Area crime rates broadly in line with South Wales valleys norms. Anti-social behaviour and burglary categories warrant monitoring; 12-month trend stable to slightly declining per police.uk data.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency: Flood Zone 1 (low probability). Surface water risk: low. Not in a coal mining reporting area — formal CMRA unlikely required, but confirm with conveyancer.

Council Tax

Band A property — annual charge approximately £1,400 for Rhondda Cynon Taf (2025/26). Below regional average.

Planning & Development

No major applications within 500 m. No Article 4 direction affecting HMO conversions in this immediate area at time of research. Selective licensing not active in this ward.

Energy Performance

EPC E (current), potential C. Solid walls, no cavity insulation. E is lettable under current MEES; 2030 EPC C for PRS is policy consultation context in Wales/England — not current law. Estimated upgrade cost £7,500–£15,000 if targeting C.

Demographic Profile

Valleys community with high owner-occupier tenure (~65%). Median household income below Welsh average. Strong community ties; family rental demand stable.

Local Amenities & Lifestyle

Treorchy town centre shops, Tesco Express, and leisure centre within 0.5 miles. Brecon Beacons access ~20 minutes by car. Limited restaurant choice; Cardiff amenities 45 min by rail.

Investment Thesis

Income-led play: 8.3% gross yield supports the £115k price if EPC upgrade costs are budgeted and voids remain low. Capital growth tailwind from RCT affordability premium. AMBER verdict reflects MEES exposure and price premium vs historical baseline. Pass if refurb + EPC budget exceeds £15k without rent uplift; proceed if yield holds post-upgrade.

Data Gaps & Limitations

  • Physical condition not assessed — viewing required for damp, roof, and structural checks.
  • Formal solicitor searches (environmental, coal CMRA if applicable) not included.
  • EPC register address match should be confirmed on GOV.UK for terrace numbering.
  • Rental comparables from web research — verify against local agent intelligence.

This sample report is for illustration only. Research packs are not financial, tax, or legal advice and do not replace your own professional advisers or lender requirements.

Sample: 15 Clifton Street, Treorchy (CF42 6UP) — AMBER verdict, 8.3% gross yield, MEDIUM EPC E resell/capex exposure, purchase price benchmarked against Clifton Street Land Registry sales. Eleven pages, downloadable and shareable.

A few pounds now can save thousands later.

Most investors don't lose money because they can't calculate yield. They lose it because they discover the wrong things after they've instructed a solicitor, booked a survey, or rushed an offer.

A Deep Research Pack is designed for that gap — between "this looks interesting" and "I'm committing fees."

What you avoid

  • Overpaying vs recent street sales
  • Rent assumptions that don't match local evidence
  • MEES/EPC upgrade costs you hadn't budgeted
  • Missing flood, coal, or planning constraints that affect insurance, mortgage, or HMO strategy
  • Rebuilding the same spreadsheet + Google workflow for every deal

What you gain

  • One document (~20–30 min read)
  • Calculator-linked metrics beside local evidence
  • GREEN / AMBER / RED verdict to discuss with your broker, partner, or accountant
  • Explicit data gaps so you know what still needs a physical viewing

From £15 per address — less than an hour of your time, and a fraction of a commissioned desktop review. Heavy subscribers include one pack per billing period; Lite+ get 20% off add-on packs.

Three steps. One address.

  1. 1

    Model the deal

    Run the free calculator (price, rent, mortgage, refurb). Stamp duty, deposit, and yields auto-calculate.

  2. 2

    Order your pack

    Checkout for the address you're considering. Link it to your saved opportunity (or enter the address at qualification).

  3. 3

    Download your PDF

    We email you when it's ready. Read it before your viewing or before you instruct legals.

Start with the calculator → add a research pack when you're serious

Built for the property you're about to buy.

  • You've booked a viewing this week and want to arrive knowing the street, not discovering it
  • You're comparing two postcodes and need local context fast
  • You're underwriting from afar and can't drive the street tonight
  • You want your calculator assumptions stress-tested against Land Registry sales and rental evidence
  • You're expanding into HMO or refurb and need planning, MEES, and Article 4 signals early
  • You're the only one checking your own numbers — and you'd like something in writing that pushes back

Common questions

Is this a survey or legal pack?
No. Desktop research and context to help you decide whether to proceed. It does not replace a physical inspection, solicitor searches (including formal coal/environmental), or a lender valuation.
Where do the financial numbers come from?
Your Deedty calculator is the source of truth for purchase price, rent, yields, and cash invested. The pack compares those assumptions to register data and AI-grounded market evidence — it does not recompute your deal from Rightmove listings.
What's verified vs AI-written?
Land Registry sales, HPI growth, EPC (when matched), flood/coal indicators, and council tax (when available) come from official connectors. Schools, crime, planning, rents, demographics, and the investment thesis are AI-synthesised with web grounding and citations — always cross-check material decisions.
What if some data is missing?
The pack includes a Data Gaps section listing failed connectors and items to verify on site or with your conveyancer. Terraced houses and flats often need manual EPC confirmation at the same postcode.
How is this different from property portals?
Portals show one listing. This pack connects your deal to street sales, rental evidence, EPC/MEES, crime, schools, flood, planning, and an investment thesis — in one exportable PDF.
Can I treat the verdict as a second opinion?
Yes — that's the intent. The GREEN / AMBER / RED verdict and risk score are an evidence-led, AI-synthesised view of your deal, built from register data and grounded web research. It's a counterweight to deal excitement, not a replacement for your broker, surveyor, or solicitor — the pack says so on every copy.
What if I only want one property?
One-off purchase per address. No subscription required (Heavy includes a monthly allowance if you're actively buying).

Don't learn the hard way on the wrong house.

Run the numbers free. When a deal deserves proper diligence, order a Deep Research Pack for that address — walk into the viewing knowing the street, see the risks you'd have missed, and get a second opinion before you commit fees.

Research packs are for information only. They are not financial, tax, or legal advice and do not replace your own professional advisers or lender requirements.

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