First-time buyers often gravitate towards areas of Greater Manchester known for being more affordable. In the 'cheaper' boroughs - such as Bolton, Rochdale and Oldham - you're usually much more likely to find a reasonably-priced home, getting you on the property ladder much for easily.
But you can find a few good bargains in 'expensive' parts of the region - if you know where and what to look for. First-time buyers Imogen Woodage and her fiancé bought a two-bed terrace in the sought-after area of Sale, Trafford, for £225,000 - a steal compared to the average price of £329,395 for similar properties there.
Imogen, 30, spoke to the Manchester Evening News as part of our Where I Live series. Each week, we chat to a different homeowner about their buying journey; the costs involved; and take a look how they've renovated their house to make it a home.
