🏘️ Title Split Intelligence — 28 May 2026

Thursday 28 May 2026 · Day 7 of data source outage · Cumulative: 14 runs

🔴 DAY 7 — DATA SOURCE OUTAGE CONTINUES — ⭐ HUGE FIND: 9-FLAT BLOCK

Tavily web_search/web_extract still unavailable (Day 7). Rightmove fully blocked. Bond Wolfe Cloudflare-blocked. Engine in Day 3+ mode: preparing for confirmed deals.

Working alternative: OnTheMarket direct curl — 1 massive find + 12 additional candidates today.

🔴🔴 25 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton WV1 — AUCTION TODAY (28 MAY 2026). Property not found on OTM or Bond Wolfe listings. Status unknown — may have sold, been withdrawn, or never publicly listed.

⭐ BREAKING: 165 Pershore Road, Edgbaston B15 — 9 Self-Contained Flats on Single Freehold Title

Bond Wolfe Auction — 09 July 2026 — Guide Price £595,000

This is the highest-value freehold-to-leasehold opportunity found in the entire run history. A 3-storey semi-detached property already converted into 9 self-contained flats (2 studio + 7 one-bed) on a SINGLE freehold title. Perfect freehold-to-leasehold play: grant long leases on each flat and sell individually. Estimated gross disposal value: £980k–£1.19M. No conversion work needed (some flats need kitchen refits).

Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐ HIGHEST PRIORITY — 9.5/10 — Act now to prepare pre-auction DD.

🔥 Today's Top New Finds — 28 May 2026

Address	Property Links	Type	Price	Key Feature	Score
165 Pershore Road, Edgbaston B15	🗺️ Map 📊 Sold	9 self-contained flats on single freehold title	£595,000	⭐⭐⭐ BOND WOLFE AUCTION 09 JULY — 9 flats (2 studio + 7 one-bed). Freehold-to-leasehold. GDV £980k-£1.19M. No construction needed.	9.5/10
Great Arthur Street, Smethwick	🗺️ Map 📊 Sold	4-bed end terrace, freehold	£300,000	PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED — Ideal for rear extension / conversion. End terrace, 2 reception rooms. Connells Bearwood.	8.0/10
660 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull B91	🗺️ Map 📊 Sold	4-bed semi + development plot land	£395,000	BOND WOLFE AUCTION 09 JULY — Includes plot of land to side suitable for development. Freehold, vacant possession.	8.5/10
Parkfield Road, Wolverhampton WV4	🗺️ Map 📊 Sold	6-bed detached, 181 sqm, freehold	£450,000	BEST GIA CANDIDATE — 6 double beds, ground floor wet room, gated driveway. Ideal for 2-3 unit split. 181 sqm.	7.5/10
Gloucester Road, Dudley DY2	🗺️ Map 📊 Sold	4/5-bed end terrace, freehold	£244,950	BEST VALUE — No chain. Described as "ideal investment". 4/5 bed. Ground floor shower room + en-suite.	7.0/10

📋 Additional New Leads — 28 May 2026

Address	Property Links	Price	Beds	Key Feature
Kipling Avenue, Wolverhampton WV14	🗺️ Map 📊 Sold	£270,000	4	Garage converted to bedroom — self-contained annexe potential
Sledmore Road, Dudley	🗺️ Map 📊 Sold	£450,000	6	Downstairs wet room + outdoor LIFT + outdoor kitchen — multi-gen ready
Warwick Road, Acocks Green B27	🗺️ Map 📊 Sold	£450,000	6	Spacious freehold, versatile layout, opposite school
Dixons Green Road, Dudley	🗺️ Map 📊 Sold	£475,000	5	4 bathrooms, sought-after Kates Hill area — HMO potential
Hartland Road, Tipton DY4	🗺️ Map 📊 Sold	£430,000	4	Detached, 154 sqm, huge internal layout, downstairs shower
Spring Lane, Birmingham	🗺️ Map 📊 Sold	£325,000	5	Cheapest 5-bed found — 2 bathrooms, 2 receptions, near train station
Gate Street, Sedgley DY3	🗺️ Map 📊 Sold	£280,000	5/6	Online auction (GOTO), described as "ideal investment", modern interiors
Mayfair Close, Dudley DY1	🗺️ Map 📊 Sold	£210,000	4	Cheapest overall — 97 sqm freehold semi, Your Move Dudley
Buckfast Close, Coventry	🗺️ Map 📊 Sold	£290,000	3/4	Has existing "granny flat" / annexe — part-converted

💰 Viability Analysis — 165 Pershore Road, Edgbaston (9 Flats)

⭐⭐⭐ Freehold-to-Leasehold Analysis

🔗 View on OTM 🗺️ Map 📊 Comps

Purchase: ~£595,000 (guide) + buyer's fees ~£10k-£15k = ~£610k total acquisition
Unit breakdown: 2 studio flats + 7 one-bed flats (already converted, currently vacant)
State of conversion: Some flats need kitchen fittings reinstalled but structurally complete
Income before split: Potential as HMO block ~£5,000-£6,000/mo (£60k-£72k PA = 10-12% yield on acquisition)
Split strategy: Grant 999-year peppercorn leases to each flat via SPV → register at HMLR
Estimated GDV per unit: Studio flats ~£80k-£100k, 1-bed flats ~£120k-£150k
Combined GDV: ~£980k-£1,190,000
Legal costs: ~£995/flat × 9 = £8,955 (Peppercorn Law fixed fee)
Refurb budget: ~£2k-£5k per flat for kitchen fittings = ~£18k-£45k
Total investment: ~£635k-£660k
Gross equity gain (flip): ~£320k-£555k
ROI: 50-84%
Or HOLD: Retain 9 flats, refinance at 65% LTV on £1M = £650k, recycle £40k equity, £5k/mo rental income

✅✅ FAST-TRACK: Exceptional margins. Cost ∼60% of GDV. Strongest title split deal found in 14 runs.

💰 Quick Viability — Other Key Candidates

Great Arthur Street, Smethwick (£300k — Planning Permission Granted)

Purchase: £300,000 | Best feature: Planning permission already granted (rare — saves 8-13 weeks + £5k-£8k fees)
Strategy: Verify what the planning is for — could be extension, conversion, or loft
If split: Need to know GIA. Smethwick is Sandwell — strong rental demand area
Verdict: ⚠️ Requires viewing to confirm existing consent. Worth £10k premium for planning alone.

660 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull (£395k — Auction 9 July + Development Plot)

Purchase: £395,000 | Development plot: Land to side suitable for additional unit
Strategy: Buy freehold at auction. Split main house into 2 flats + build 1 unit on side land = 3 titles
Solihull GDV premium: Higher per-sqm rates than Dudley/Wolves (£200-£250/sqm uplift)
Verdict: ✅ Strong Solihull market. Combined auction with Pershore Road on same day (9 July).

Parkfield Road, WV4 — 181 sqm 6-Bed Detached (£450k)

Purchase: £450,000 | GIA: 181 sqm — excellent for 3-unit split
Conversion cost (est): 150 sqm × £1,800 + contingency = ~£310k
Total project cost: ~£800k-£850k
GDV (est): 3 flats @ ~£145k-£165k = ~£450k-£495k

📅 Auction Calendar — 28 May 2026

Auction House	Date	Countdown	Key Lots
BTG Eddisons	28 May 2026	🔴 TODAY	🏚️ 25 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton WV1 (£350k mixed-use) — property NOT found on any platform. Status unknown.
Under The Hammer	10 June 2026	🔴 13 DAYS	🔥 197-198 Wolverhampton St DY1 (6 flats on single title, £350k guide, £41,640 PA) — FREEHOLD TO LEASEHOLD
Bond Wolfe	09 July 2026	🔴 42 DAYS	⭐⭐ 165 Pershore Road, Edgbaston B15 (9 flats, £595k guide) — TOP PRIORITY. Also: 660 Streetsbrook Rd, Solihull (£395k), 58 Lea Rd WV3 (~£150k, 4 flats)
Bond Wolfe	10 September 2026	🟡 105 DAYS	Quarterly auction — monitor for new opportunities

📊 Cumulative State — 28 May 2026

Total Opps Found

Score ≥8.0/10

Active Right Now

Upcoming Auctions

Freehold→Leasehold

Mixed-Use Candidates

Total opportunities found (all-time): 37 (+13 new today)
Active opportunities right now: 10+ (including 9 new OTM finds)
Upcoming auctions: 4 — Waterloo Rd TODAY, Wolverhampton St DY1 (10 June, 13 days), Pershore Rd Edgbaston + Streetsbrook Rd Solihull (9 July, 42 days)
⭐⭐ BEST DEAL FOUND IN ALL 14 RUNS: 165 Pershore Rd, Edgbaston — 9 flats on single title, Bond Wolfe 9 July £595k
Best available NOW: Great Arthur St, Smethwick (£300k, planning permission granted)
Best value entry: Mayfair Close, Dudley DY1 (£210k, 4-bed) | Gloucester Rd DY2 (£245k, 4/5-bed)
Data source status: Tavily DOWN (Day 7). Rightmove blocked. Bond Wolfe blocked. OnTheMarket working.

⏰ Recommended Actions — 28 May 2026

🔴 TODAY — PRIORITY 1: Check BTG Eddisons auction results for 25 Waterloo Road WV1. If unsold/withdrawn, contact agent directly.
🔴 THIS WEEK — PRIORITY 2: START PRE-AUCTION DD FOR 165 PERSHORE ROAD, EDGBASTON. 42 days to Bond Wolfe auction (9 July). This is the best title split opportunity found. Tasks: solicitor title check, CON29M, desktop valuation, bridging finance in principle, view property.
🟡 THIS WEEK: Contact agent for Great Arthur Street, Smethwick (£300k). Verify what planning permission was granted for — could be a fast-track split if planning is already for flat conversion.
🟡 THIS WEEK: View Gloucester Road, Dudley DY2 (£245k). No chain. Express interest at £220k-£230k cash. Best value entry today.
🟢 10 JUNE (13 days): Pre-auction DD for 197-198 Wolverhampton St DY1 (6 flats on single title). Classic freehold-to-leasehold play.
🟢 ONGOING: Set Rightmove/Zoopla email alerts for "9 flats", "block of flats", "self-contained" in B15, DY, WV postcodes.
🟢 ONGOING: Monitor Bond Wolfe July auction catalogue (released ~25 June) for additional lots.

🏘️ Hermes Title Split Intelligence Engine — 28 May 2026

Data source status: Tavily DOWN (Day 7) · Rightmove blocked · Bond Wolfe mostly blocked · OnTheMarket working via curl

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