💸 The £/sqm Metric - Case Study 9

Thursday 18th September 2025

Finding Hidden Value

New Barnet, EN5 1

The Price Per Square Metre Hunt: Finding Gold in EN5 The only way to make flipping work in 2025 is to identify properties with a low price per square metre (£/sqm) due to structural issues, poor layout, or short leases—the kind of property a normal homeowner avoids.

Case Study 9: The Structural Opportunity

Property: End-of-terrace house, Bells Hill (EN5 1). Valuation: £5,500/sqm.

Bought: March 2025: £480,000. The low price reflected a need for underpinning and full structural overhaul.

Renovation (Robbins Cost): £180,000 (structural work, reconfiguration, new roof).

Target Sale: £750,000 (Targeting £6,700/sqm).

Result: High risk, high reward. A successful structural flip can generate a significant net profit because a standard homeowner can't take on the work. It moves the flip out of the DIY competition and back into the realm of professional builders/investors.