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Terraced, Luton, LU1
46 Downs Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1QR
A terraced house in Luton (LU1), freehold. Auction House London is selling it at auction on Wednesday 11 November, with a guide of £210,000+. The auctioneer's listing says it comes with a tenant in place and is set up as an HMO. The stated rent is £29,880 a year, about 14.2% gross on the guide.
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From the auctioneer's description:tenantedHMOStated rent £29,880 a year · 14.2% gross on the guide
£210,000+
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Status verified with Auction House London 1 hour ago
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Estimated cost to winPrice, fees and Stamp duty£213,500See breakdown
Est. total£213,500
- Price£210,000
- Buyer's / admin fee£1,800
- Stamp duty estimate£1,700
- Legal pack and searches£0
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Key facts
- Type
- Terraced
- Bedrooms
- Not published
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council tax band
- See legal pack
- Auction
- Wednesday, 11 November 2026
- Lot number
- Not yet numbered
- Auctioneer
- Auction House London
- Floor area
- 72 m² (775 sq ft)
- Energy rating
- C could be B
- Postcode
- LU1 1QR
Listed by Auction House London · Checked 17 Oct, 20:10 · Floor area and rating from the EPC (May 2025)
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Guide + works£210,000
Guide £210,000Works £0VAT & buffer
Floor area now72 m²
Energy ratingC → B
The EPC lists 1 energy upgrade costing about £500–£1,500 to reach B.
Extend: 0 m²Single-storey, £2,200–£3,300 per m². Today it's 72 m²
Loft
Rough 2026 ranges excluding VAT from Checkatrade, Homebuilding & Renovating and Self Build. Value estimates use Nationwide research (10% more space ≈ 5% more value; a loft or extension with a double bedroom and bathroom up to 24%). Not a valuation or a quote: view the property and get builders' quotes before you bid. Extensions and lofts may need planning permission. Floor area and energy data from the EPC register.
Sale history
| Year sold | Sold price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | £54,500 |
Recent sales in LU1 1QR
- 10 Downs Road · Terraced · May 2026£345,000
- Flat 10 4 Downs Road · Flat · Mar 2026£76,000
- Flat 7 4 Downs Road · Flat · Oct 2025£100,000
- 32a Downs Road · Terraced · Jun 2025£205,000
- 6 Downs Road · Semi-detached · May 2025£270,000
- Flat D 2 Downs Road · Flat · Oct 2023£153,000
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