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House, Luton, LU1

73 Dunsmore Road, Luton, LU1 5JU

A house in Luton (LU1), freehold. McHugh & Co is selling it at an online auction on Wednesday 21 October, with a guide of £40,000+. The auctioneer's listing says it needs updating and is offered vacant.

Written by Lotwick from the key facts. For the full particulars, see McHugh & Co's lot page.

From the auctioneer's description:needs modernisationvacant
Auction in 6 days
Guide price
£40,000+
05days
16hrs
28mins
12secs
Wed 21 Oct · 07:30Add to calendar

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Luton, LU1. Indicative location. Sources

Estimated cost to winPrice, fees and Stamp duty£41,500See breakdown
  • Price£40,000
  • Buyer's / admin fee£1,500
  • Stamp duty estimate£0
  • Legal pack and searches£0
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Key facts

Type
House
Bedrooms
Not published
Tenure
Freehold
Council tax band
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Auction
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 07:30
Lot number
10
Auctioneer
McHugh & Co
Floor area
54 m² (581 sq ft)
Energy rating
F could be C
Postcode
LU1 5JU

Listed by McHugh & Co · Lot 10 · Checked 15 Oct, 15:01 · Floor area and rating from the EPC (Jun 2026)

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Guide + works£40,000
Guide £40,000Works £0VAT & buffer
Floor area now54 m²
Energy ratingF → C

The EPC lists 6 energy upgrades costing about £19,350–£29,050 to reach C.

Extend: 0 m²Single-storey, £2,200–£3,300 per m². Today it's 54 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.

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