Getting your first foot on the housing ladder can be tough.
If saving up money for a deposit wasn’t hard enough, you then have to find the perfect property within your budget.
And if your budget only stretches to £80,000 it might feel like a pretty impossible task, right?
Luckily for you, we’ve found a solution to endlessly scrolling through Rightmove for affordable homes.
Two words: property auction. At our February auction, you can bag a home for as little as £32k if you play your cards right.
This auction we have a range of fantastic residential and commercial properties going under the gavel, which you can view here.
Although you’ll need to do a bit of research on the auction buying process before you go waving your bidding paddle in the air – it’s well worth it.
If you think we’re having you on, we’ve handpicked a selection of homes you can buy at our next auction for £80k or less.
From houses close to great transport links to ready to move into properties, here are our 5 top homes you can buy in the North West now.
If you’re looking for a house that’s simply ready to move into, this lovely end-terrace property in St Helens might catch your eye.
Beautifully decorated throughout, this home now offers contemporary fittings and stylish décor as well as a fully tiled family bathroom.
The ground floor features a lounge and a modern fitted kitchen, whilst the top floor has three bedrooms and a 3-piece bathroom suite.
If a back garden is on your list of must-haves, this property also features a fully enclosed courtyard to the rear.
In terms of location, this home is within easy walking distance of the town centre and is situated in a very popular residential location.
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If you’re searching for a property that’s a little more central to Manchester city centre, this two-bedroom house in Blackley might be ideal.
This quasi-detached house is located close to schools, shops/supermarkets, and leisure/fitness facilities, as well as Heaton Park.
It also benefits from good public transport links and if you commute into the Manchester city centre for work, it’s just a short 17-minute drive into the city.
Inside the house, there’s a hall, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, and shower room
Now, this property is in need of some TLC but it’s nothing a bit of DIY and elbow grease can’t fix.
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If the location’s right and you fancy a project – this one’s for you.
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Looking for a home you could unpack your bags and move straight into on the outskirts of Greater Manchester?
Then we’ve got just the property for you!
This fantastic one-bedroom apartment in Heywood has been well maintained and offers modern, neutrally decorated accommodation.
Located on the ground floor, it has a lounge, a modern fitted kitchen, and a 3-piece bathroom suite.
If parking is a big must-have, this property comes with communal parking.
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If you’re looking for a property project for your first home, this fixer-upper in Oldham might pique your interest.
This two-bedroom mid-terrace property does need a bit of cosmetic work but can easily be made into the perfect, modern home.
The ground floor features a lounge, kitchen/dining area, whilst the top floor has two bedrooms and a bathroom.
It has a great location not far from Oldham centre which has a range of great shops, leisure attractions, and transport links.
Oldham is just over a half an hour drive from Manchester, so if you don’t mind a short, 30-minute commute this two-bedroom property could be a perfect fit.
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Next up, we’ve got a spacious terraced home on offer in Wigan for just £55k!
With a generous lounge, a kitchen and three good sized bedrooms – it’s pretty big, so you’re getting really good value for your money!
Although in need of a little redecoration, you could move straight into this mid-terraced home.
It’s a great opportunity to get your DIY on and make your first home your own.
In terms of location, it’s positioned just a stone’s throw from the Leeds-Liverpool Canal.
The canal boasts picturesque walks along its towpaths through Wigan’s numerous flashes (such as Scotman’s Flash & Horrock’s Flash) which lie just 1.7 – 2 miles away.
It’s within easy reach of shops, pubs & amenities and is also close to Wigan town centre too.
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If you’d like to view all the properties going under the gavel this February, click here.
Want to speak to one of our experts about buying at auction? Call 0161 443 4740 or email [email protected].
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