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2 bedroom flat, Alma Terrace, Exeter
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2 bedroom flat, Alma Terrace, Exeter

Exeter, EX1 7XR

Added 24 Jul 2026

£245,000

Guide price

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1

Size

866 sqft

Type

flat

Match

94%

  • TenureLeasehold
  • Council taxBand E
  • EPCD
  • ParkingOn Street
  • GardenRear Garden

About this home

For sale — a 2-bedroom flat in Exeter, EX1 7XR, extending to approximately 866 sq ft.

Key features

  • Bike storage
  • Fibre broadband
  • Fitted kitchen
  • Long lease
  • Recently redecorated
  • Video entry
  • On-street parking
  • Rear garden
  • EPC rating D

The Full Picture

Everything you need upfront

Facts a buyer or tenant should have before making an offer — in line with the Government's homebuying reform roadmap.

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Monthly ownership cost

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£1,716/ month

  • Mortgage

    Est.90% LTV · 4.75% · 25 yrs
    £
  • Council tax

    KnownBand E
    £
  • Buildings insurance

    Est.Typical estimate
    £
  • Maintenance & repairs

    Est.~1% of value / yr
    £
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Property facts

Tenure
Leasehold
Council tax
Band E
Year built
1980
Heating
Electric
Parking
On Street
Garden
Rear Garden

Energy performance

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • DScore 64
  • E
  • F
  • G

The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.

Floorplan & rooms

Interactive

Total size

866 sqft

80

Key highlights

Where it is

Location & Street View

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Neighbourhood

Area, schools & transport

Nearby schools

Distance from this property · Ofsted-style ratings

Indicative catchments and ratings only — always confirm admissions with the local authority.

Transport nearby

Stations & stops
  • Central

    Tube

    1 mi
  • Junction Station

    Overground

    1.2 mi
  • Riverside

    Tram

    2.2 mi
  • Junction

    Overground

    2.7 mi

Commute highlights

Estimated travel times to major UK hubs

Bristol Temple Meads

63.9 mi away

Drive
1h 30m
Train
1h 4m

Birmingham New Street

138.9 mi away

Drive
3h 4m
Train
2h 2m

London Kings Cross

157.1 mi away

Drive
3h 26m
Train
2h 16m

Manchester Piccadilly

197.1 mi away

Drive
4h 16m
Train
2h 47m

Leeds

227.1 mi away

Drive
4h 54m
Train
3h 10m

Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.

Nearby amenities

  • 🛒

    Supermarket

    Sainsbury's Local

    0.3 mi
  • 🏋️

    Gym

    The Gym Group

    1.0 mi
  • 🌳

    Park

    Victoria Park

    0.3 mi
  • 🩺

    GP surgery

    The Health Practice

    0.3 mi
  • 🍽️

    Restaurants

    Riverside cafés

    0.7 mi
  • Café

    Grind & Co.

    0.1 mi

Commute time

Estimate the journey from Exeter, EX1 7XR to your workplace or a place you visit often.

Broadband

Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.

Standard25 Mbps
Superfast50 Mbps
Ultrafast643 Mbps

Mobile coverage

Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.

  • EEIndoor: LimitedOutdoor: Limited
  • VodafoneIndoor: LimitedOutdoor: Good
  • O2Indoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
  • ThreeIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good

Local market

Market insights

Local market

How this home compares in Exeter, EX1 7XR.

Area average

£221,707

This home +11%

12m change

-1.8%

Sold prices

Avg £/sqft

£466

This home £283

Buyer demand

Steady

Running the numbers

Costs & finance

Monthly cost breakdown

Leasehold · estimated running costs (all editable).

Total monthly cost

£1,788 /mo

£21,459 per year — indicative estimate.

Stretched · 40% of income
  • Mortgage£1,257/mo
    10% deposit · 4.75% · 25 yr70%
  • Council tax (Band E)£229/mo
    Indicative England average13%
  • Maintenance & repairs£102/mo
    ~0.50% of value / yr6%
  • Utilities (energy + water)£200/mo
    Ofgem typical dual-fuel11%
Mortgage
Running costs (annual)

Mortgage calculator

Estimate

Repayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.

Monthly repayment

£1,257

Loan £220,500 · Deposit £24,500 (10%)

£384/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.

Total interest
£156,633
Total paid
£377,133

Figures are indicative — your actual rate depends on lender, credit, and product. Speak to a broker before you commit.

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Stamp Duty

Eng & NI · Apr 2025

SDLT payable on completion.

Estimated Stamp Duty

£2,400

Effective rate 0.98% on £245,000

Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) have different rates. Confirm with a solicitor before completion.

Mortgage affordability

Can you afford it?

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Max you could offer

£272,500

Loan up to £247,500 + £25,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)

This listing

£245,000

£27,500 headroom · repayment £1,148/mo

Affordable monthly repayment
£1,604 /mo
Required repayment for this home
£1,148 /mo
Max loan on 4.5× income
£247,500
Deposit as % of listing
10.2%

Affordability summary

Looks affordable

Your inputs clear the lender cap, monthly budget and upfront cash checks.

Monthly all-in

£1,373 /mo

£1,148 mortgage + £225 running · 30% of gross pay

Upfront cash

£30,799

£25,000 deposit + £2,400 SDLT + £3,399 fees

Lender check

Passes

Need £220,000 · max on income £247,500

  • Loan of £220,000 is within the 4.5× income cap
  • Monthly all-in (£1,373) sits within your 35% repayment cap
  • Upfront cash needed (£30,799) leaves little for reserves — plan for surveys, SDLT and fees

UK lenders typically cap borrowing at 4.5× total income and want repayments under ~35–40% of gross pay. Actual offers depend on credit, outgoings, and product — always get an Agreement in Principle.

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Tenure & lease

Tenure

leasehold

Lease remaining

150 years

Service charge

Ground rent

Investment potential

Would this stack up as a buy-to-let?

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Investment inputs

Assumptions
Loan £183,750 · LTV 75%

At a glance

Gross yield

6.12%

Net yield

0.77%

Monthly cashflow

£157

ROI on cash

2.4%

Monthly mortgage£804
Running costs£241
Break-even rent£1,045
Stamp Duty (BTL surcharge)£14,650
Cash invested£78,400

Sensitivity

Rent −10%

£58/mo · 0.28%

Rent +10%

£255/mo · 1.25%

Rate +1%

£4/mo · 0.02%

Rate −1%

£310/mo · 1.52%

Indicative only — mortgage products, tax treatment and Section 24 relief for higher-rate landlords depend on your personal circumstances. Speak to a broker and an accountant before buying.

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Due diligence

Checks, risks & material information

Check before you buy

Material information for this address — flooding, crime, connectivity, planning, ground conditions and legal notes. Indicative only; verify with your solicitor before exchange.

Flood risk

Surface waterLow
Rivers & seaLow
ReservoirsLow
GroundwaterHigh

Crime (last 12 months)

50

/ 1k residents

Low

2.3% vs previous year

Anti-social14
Violence15
Burglary6
Vehicle8
Other6

Broadband

266 Mbps

Up to 98 Mbps upload
StandardYes
SuperfastYes
UltrafastYes
Full fibreNo

8 providers available at this address.

Mobile coverage

NetworkIndoor voiceIndoor dataOutdoor voiceOutdoor data
EELimitedGoodGoodGood
O2GoodGoodGoodGood
ThreeGoodGoodGoodLimited
VodafoneGoodGoodGoodGood

Planning applications

4within 250 m in the last 12 months

  • Single-storey rear extension

    2025/1055/HH · 18 Nov 2025

    Refused
  • Front porch and boundary wall

    2026/4950/HH · 10 Mar 2026

    Refused
  • Single-storey rear extension

    2026/6656/HH · 5 May 2026

    Approved

Ground & environment

CoalfieldNo
Historic miningNo
RadonLow
SubsidenceLow
Contaminated landNone recorded

Building & legal

Listed buildingNot listed
Conservation areaNo
Tree Preservation OrderYes
Article 4 directionNone
Cladding / EWS1N/A
New-build warrantyN/A

Sources (to be integrated): Environment Agency, police.uk, Ofcom, planning.data.gov.uk, GOV.UK EPC register, Coal Authority, UK Radon.

Material information

NTSELAT Parts A/B/C
Tenure
leasehold
Council tax band
E
Price qualifier
Guide price

Presented in line with National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team guidance.

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Sold prices

Based on public sale records for Exeter, EX1 7XR and comparable homes nearby.

Property history

  • Nov 2019

    Sold

    £168,000

Sold nearby

Avg £241,500

  • 20 Willow Street

    Flat · 1 bed · 0.06 mi · Dec 2025

    £217,000

  • 115 Beech Road

    Terraced · 1 bed · 0.18 mi · Sept 2024

    £187,000

  • 156 Ash Close

    Flat · 2 bed · 0.18 mi · Jun 2026

    £306,000

  • 24 Maple Lane

    Terraced · 3 bed · 0.37 mi · Jun 2025

    £247,000

  • 141 Willow Road

    Flat · 1 bed · 0.37 mi · Dec 2024

    £285,000

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