House hunters looking to buy a home in Manchester can expect to pay around £219,800 today, according to Zoopla's latest house price index. The average cost of a property across the city has shot up by 6.9 percent over the course of the last year, making buying a home much more unaffordable.
Despite the upwards trend over the last few years, the good news for buyers is that property experts say prices will start to come down soon. In its latest UK house price report released on February 28, Zoopla says that it expects month-on-month price reductions over the next two to four months, which is good news for new buyers.
With the average price of a home currently costing around £220,000, we searched Zoopla to find a variety of homes for sale in Manchester for this amount to look at how far your money can stretch when buying a property across the city region.
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Flat in Deansgate
For the price of £220,000 you can buy a two-bed flat in Deansgate. The beautifully presented apartment is set in one of the city's most sought-after areas with nightlife, shopping and restaurants right on your doorstep.
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The flat itself is fairly spacious with two large bedrooms, one which comes with its own en-suite. The main living area consists of a bright, open-plan kitchen and living room and there is also a main, modern bathroom.
The apartment also comes with its own balcony so you can take in the city views morning or night.
Terraced house in Crumpsall
Costing the same price is this three-bed end terrace house up for sale in Crumpsall. Set on the outskirts of Manchester, the property is considered to be an ideal family home or first-time buyer purchase.
Locate on a quiet residential road, the property benefits from having an allocated parking space, a good sized rear garden and solar panels making it energy efficient.
The property itself is of a good size and comprises of a hallway, kitchen dining room, three bedrooms, a family bathroom suite and ample storage throughout.
Semi-detached house in Beswick
Also on the market for £220,000 is a semi-detached property for sale in Beswick, east Manchester. The house is in close proximity to the city centre, the sought-after Ancoats neighbourhood and the Etihad stadium on its doorstep.
The two-bed house has an entrance hall, living room, kitchen dining area and downstairs toilet, with two double bedrooms and a family bathroom up on the first floor.
The property is an ideal family home and benefits from having both a front and rear garden as well as a driveway for parking.
Flat in Beetham Tower
For the same price as Manchester's average house price you can also buy a flat in the sought-after Beetham Tower.
This one-bed apartment is available to buy for £220,000 and is found up on the 33rd floor. Inside it compromises of an open plan living area with views over the city which can be enjoyed further from the internal balcony.
The apartment also has a fully fitted open plan kitchen, good sized double bedroom and stylish bathroom suite.
The development benefits from impressive communal areas and 24-hour concierge service.
Terraced house in Gorton
A terraced house in Gorton is also on the market for £220,000. The two-bed property is newly built and is considered a great purchase for a first-time buyer.
The property is set in a new development with a driveway for off-road parking to the front and has a good-sized enclosed garden to the rear.
Inside the house has an entrance hall leading to a modern kitchen and reception room with patio doors leading to the rear garden, as well as a downstairs bathroom. Up on the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The house is located near to transport links with easy access into Manchester city centre.
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