Six beautiful homes for under £100,000
With the average UK house price now £216,750, according to official figures, it's easy to despair of ever getting on the housing ladder.
And with property prices rising by an average of £21 a day over the first six months of this year, the average first time buyer has reached the ripe old age of 33 before they manage it.
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But the national average masks some big variations, as buying in the right part of the country can knock a fortune off that price tag. And property website Zoopla has rounded up half a dozen beautiful properties for under £100,000: we take a look at their top picks.
1. Three-bedroom semi in Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire: £94,950
With immaculate gardens front and back, this three-bedroom house has a large conservatory. Up for sale with Bsmart Homes, it's less than a 25-minute drive from both Sheffield and Doncaster.
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2. One-bedroom cottage in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd: £94,950
This gorgeous cottage, located in a historic town in north Wales, offers stunning views of Snowdonia. With a wood burning stove, exposed beams and white stone walls, it would make a cosy holiday home. Alternatively, say agents Hatched, you could rent it for an income of around £7,000 a year.
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3. Two-bedroom terraced house in Banks, Lancashire: £91,000
Here, your £100,000 will buy you a brand-new two-bedroom terrace with garage and leave you £8,000 to spare. And, as it's available from developer Redrow with the Government's Help to Buy scheme, you'd only need to raise 5% (£4,500) as a deposit - and could borrow a further 20% (£18,000) as an interest-free equity loan.
4. Two-bedroom semi-detached house in Rishton, Blackburn: £85,000
This two-bedroom semi from Mortimers comes complete with two double bedrooms, a petite garden and allocated parking space, as well as a shiny modern kitchen - the perfect first home.
5. Three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wigan, Greater Manchester: £80,000
This three-bed semi available through Pearson Ferrier Wigan is kitted out with a super-modern bright decor and would make a perfect family home. It has a large, child-friendly, low-maintenance garden and parking for three cars.
6. Three-bedroom terraced house in Dromara, County Down: £86,500
This smart terrace is just 20 miles from Belfast, but is still well within the £100,000 budget - and boasts stunning views of rolling hills from its windows. It's available via Reeds Rains.
