WHERE exactly in the country you decide to buy a home could have a major impact on how much house you can get for your money.
The old phrase “location, location, location” really does ring true for house hunters.
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And if you’re saving to take a first foot on the property ladder, it can be difficult to know where to start.
There are plenty of things to consider when buying a home, from how much of a deposit you need to save, to how many bedrooms you want and which way the garden faces.
Each week we speak to first-time buyers in our My First Home series about how they’ve managed to get on the ladder.
One newbie told The Sun how a mistake with his ISA nearly cost him £2,000 – as well as his first home.
Another buyer revealed that she had to quit the job she loved to save the deposit for her £80,000 first home.
And rising house prices aren’t make it any easier. According to the Office for National Statistics, the average UK house price is now an eye-watering £277,000.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t buy a home for less.
We’ve scoured the country with the help of Zoopla and found six houses that are selling for much less – in fact, they’re all priced at £150,000.
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Here’s what we found:
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Worksop
In Worksop, you can get a semi-detached house with three bedrooms for this budget.
The property is close to local shops and schools, and less than a mile to the nearest train station.
Downstairs, there’s a living room and kitchen diner as well as a room that could either be used as an office or a fourth bedroom.
Upstairs are three bedrooms and a bathroom suit.
And as well as a generous driveway at the front of the house, there’s also a large garden to the rear.
Described as ideal for first-time buyers, the property needs some decorating but it comes with no upward chain for those wanting a quick purchase.
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Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Further north, buyers can nab a three-bedroom semi-detached house for £150,000.
Set back from the road, with privacy from a well-tended hedge, this house has the added bonus of being newly decorated throughout.
Downstairs, there’s a generous living and dining room, with a separate kitchen and dedicated utility.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a bathroom with a separate toilet.
The garden is a sunseekers’ dream, with a decking area as well as a separate space for garden furniture.
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Cambourne, Cornwall
If it’s kerb appeal you’re after, look no further than this new-build house in Cornwall.
The end-of-terrace property has just one bedroom however, so it’s probably not suitable for families.
Downstairs, there’s a living room and an immaculate kitchen.
While upstairs is the bedroom and a newly fitted bathroom.
It’s certainly compact, but it’s within easy reach of Cornwall’s north coast and stunning beaches.
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Radley, Leeds
This one-bedroom terraced house near Leeds has bags of character.
The stone cottage has a large bedroom and bathroom, and a cellar for extra storage.
Downstairs, in the open plan kitchen and living room, you can even see the original stone the property is built from.
Outside is a cute courtyard garden, and the estate agent says there’s plenty of scope for developments for those budding DIY pros.
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Liverpool
This semi-detached house boasts three bedrooms, and a very modern feel.
The corner position gives the house an unusual look and layout.
Downstairs there’s a kitchen diner, lounge and toilet
Upstairs are three-bedrooms, one with an en-suite, and a family bathroom too.
There’s a driveway out front and small garden to the rear.
One thing buyers should watch out for though, is that this is a leasehold property, which means they may be extra costs to consider such as ground rent.
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Nottingham
In Nottingham, you can get a two-bedroom terraced house for our £150,000 budget, and it’s only half a mile from the central train station.
Downstairs, the house has a separate lounge and dining room, as well as a kitchen towards the back of the property, all of which are freshly decorated.
Upstairs are two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Out the back is a small courtyard garden, which might be in need of a bit of TLC.
The property, which is described as ideal for first-time buyers, also has a cellar for some extra storage.
Elsewhere, we found one two-bedroom home selling for just £,5000 – but it needs a bit of work.
And one house is on the market for £35,000 – but it comes with a catch.
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