Searching for your first or next home can take a lot of time and perseverance, with house hunters often spending long hours trawling property sites such as Zoopla. Amongst the hundreds of thousands of homes listed for sale or for rent, there are certain properties that tend to attract attention - whether that be for their size, appearance or price.
Data provided by Zoopla reveals which homes have been viewed the most times in each region every month, and in the last 30 days, there are some stand-out homes that have caught the eyes of many buyers in Greater Manchester.
Five of the most popular properties in the region at the moment range from a former cafe premises in Bolton to a five-bed mansion in Oldham with prices stretching between £126,000 to £1,500,000.
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Here's a round-up of some of the most sought-after homes across our region at the moment:
Wigan Road, Bolton
£270,000
This property in Bolton has attracted a lot of attention as the premises of a well-known cafe in the area, known as Café Vienna.
The cafe was in business for 39 years before closing its doors in May this year as the owners have retired to spend more time with family.
The semi-detached property is now listed for sale on Zoopla with the owners accepting offers over £270,000, and it is available to buy as a café or a residential property.
The well-equipped café premises sits on the ground floor with a spacious seating area, customer toilet, fully fitted commercial kitchen, prep room and storage room.
There is separate living accommodation above with three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a lounge.
Firs Avenue, Oldham
£126,000
With its cheap price of £126,000, this doer-upper property is likely attracting many first-time buyers and those wanting to flip a house.
The three-bed end terrace in Failsworth, Oldham has a blank canvas for the buyers to renovate and make their own.
Currently the property is made up of a kitchen, three bedrooms, one bathroom and two reception rooms with a double extension to the rear. The house also benefits from a driveway, a front and rear garden.
Estate agents have described this house as a 'tardis' and a 'substantial home which would suit a variety of buyers'.
The Coppice, Bolton
£425,000
This detached property in Bolton has been described as a 'rare' and 'completely unique' home, which may be why it has caught the eyes of many house hunters.
The Coppice in Bradshaw is a bungalow that sits on a large plot offering an abundance of living space which would be great for a growing family.
Currently used as a three-bedroom property, there's scope to turn it into a four or even five-bedroom house subject to your requirements.
It boasts a spacious dining room, separate study, an elevated lounge, kitchen, conservatory, three double bedrooms, two of which have en-suites, as well as a family bathroom, separate WC and garage.
George Street, Rochdale
£122,652
Another property that many house hunters have their eyes on is this three-bed townhouse in Wigan.
The semi-detached house, which is on the market for £200,000, could be considered a move-in ready home. It is marketed as a 'young family property' that needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated.
Inside the house is larger than initially perceived with a kitchen, two reception rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom as well as a good sized garden to the rear.
The property is under RMBCs affordable housing scheme and offered for sale at 59.83% of market value, but it must be the owner's sole residence and cannot be rented out.
Failsworth Road, Oldham
£1,500,000
It is no surprise that this extravagant home has caught the eyes of many house-hunters in our region.
The five-bedroom detached house in Failsworth, Oldham stands out from its neighbouring properties, with a whopping price of £1,500,000, which is just short of eight times the average cost of a home in Failsworth.
The stunning three-storey family home named Brick Hall Farm is set behind private, electric gates on Failsworth Road in the sought-after Woodhouses area.
The spectacular abode boasts five bedrooms, five bathrooms and five reception rooms including an impressive home cinema.
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