Julie invested in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines from a distance
How do you turn a two-bedroom flat into a flatshare when you invest remotely? Julie bought a flat in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines listed at €197,500 for €178,000, then turned it into a 3-bedroom furnished flatshare with €60,000 of works. Each room lets for €600.
Julie’s flat in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
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BeforeAfterWhat Julie had to overcome from a distance
FinancingA loan that also funds the works
Julie borrowed €230,000 at 3.11%. The loan includes a 24-month deferral: the monthly payment is €630 at first, then €1,100.
LettingThree rooms in a furnished flatshare
The flat is designed for three flatmates, furnished. The planned rent is €600 per room. The project targets positive cash flow, then self-financing.
Renovation worksA flat redesigned with 3 bedrooms
Julie committed €60,000 of works to turn the flat into a 3-bedroom home. The photos show it fully refurbished: floors, paintwork, storage and furnished bedrooms.
How Julie invested in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines from a distance
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
A flat negotiated to €178,000
Julie targeted a two-bedroom flat in the Yvelines. Listed at €197,500, it was bought for €178,000. Her plan: turn it into a 3-bedroom furnished flatshare.
The loan
€230,000 at 3.11%
The €230,000 loan was signed at 3.11%, with a 24-month deferral. The monthly payment starts at €630, then rises to €1,100.
The works
€60,000 of works
The €60,000 of works turn the flat into a 3-bedroom home. The rooms are redone, then furnished for the flatshare.
Today
€600 per room
The flat is renovated. The planned rent is €600 per room in a furnished flatshare. The project targets positive cash flow, then self-financing.
“I joined the community in October 2024 and made my first investment within a few months.”
Julie, Trustpilot review
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