Finding a reasonably priced home is hard to come by these days with house prices continuing to climb. In Greater Manchester, the average cost of a home was recorded at £236,876 in July, which is up by 17% from the peak of £203,277 back in 2019.
If you are looking to buy a home but are being put off by the soaring prices in the region - don't lose all hope just yet. There are some cheap properties to be found in the more affordable areas of Greater Manchester, with homes in the boroughs of Bolton, Rochdale and Wigan ranging from just £20,000 to £70,000.
Here we have listed a bunch of bargain homes currently for sale on Rightmove that are set to go to auction this August and September. Going for much cheaper prices than on the traditional market, these properties each require a bit of TLC but they would make ideal purchases for first-time buyers or investors to renovate and make their own.
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Wigan Road, Westhoughton
£20,000
The cheapest property currently up for grabs is in Westhoughton, Bolton with a guide price* of £20,000.
The terraced home was formerly used as a shop but planning permission has now been granted to create two one-bed flats.
The property next door which has been converted from a commercial to residential premises recently sold for in the region of £140,000.
Interested buyers can bid for the house at an auction on August 8 at 1pm. You can register to bid here.
Wigan Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield
£55,000
For any buyer looking to take on a big renovation project, this two-bed property in Wigan could be for you.
With a cheap guide price of £55,000, the end terrace house is currently part way through refurbishment and it could have a lot of potential.
On the ground floor of the home is an entrance hall, lounge, dining room, and kitchen. The first floor has a landing, two bedrooms and a bathroom. There is also a garden to the front and rear of the home.
Work was previously started to split the bathroom into a third bedroom and bathroom, but prospective buyers must rely on their own inspection and enquires once bought.
You can bid for this property at auction on September 15.
Montserrat Road, Bolton
£60,000
Also listed for an affordable amount is a mews house in Bolton which has a guide price of £60,000 .
Although it requires a bit of refurbishing, the property boasts three bedrooms, an entrance hall, lounge and dining room, kitchen, conservatory and one bathroom.
Outside there is a garden to both the front and rear, as well as off-road parking on the driveway.
Estate agents say the home is in a 'popular and convenient location', close to all local amenities near Moss Bank Par.
The online auction for this property will be end on August 22 at 2pm.
Winnie Street, Moston
£65,000
With a guide price of £65,000, this mid terrace house in Moston is another bargain home that you can buy.
Having been extended by its previous owners, the two-bed home is described as 'spacious' but 'in need of refurbishing'.
Inside the layout compromises of a hallway, lounge, dining room and kitchen on the ground floor with two bedrooms and one bathroom upstairs.
There is a forecourt garden area to the front on the home as well as an enclosed garden at the rear.
This property is up for sale via a live stream auction on September 6 at 2pm.
Kent Street, Rochdale
£68,000
A terraced home in Rochdale has also come on the market with a bargain guide price of £68,000.
Situated just a short walk from Rochdale train station, the two bedroomed terraced property is close to many of the town's local amenities.
Inside it is fairly spacious with a lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and one bathroom.
The auction for this property will commence at on August 25 at 10am.
*Guide prices are provided as an indication of each sellers minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction.
Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which the auctioneers expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
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