One of the most challenging parts of buying your first home can be deciding which area to live.
When it comes to a county as big as Greater Manchester, house prices fluctuate largely depending on which part of the region you choose.
Typically Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan and Bolton tend to be the more affordable areas where first time buyers are most likely to get the best value for money, but you can still find bargains across the rest of the region.
Whether you're looking for a home that's near enough ready to move straight into or a doer-upper to put your own stamp on, there are a mixed standard of properties currently on the market on Rightmove.
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The average price of a property in Greater Manchester currently stands at at £232,326 this month, according to Zoopla.
With the aim to get the best bargain, here is our pick of 15 homes for sale below £200,000 that have the most potential and future value for first-time buyers.
Leopold Street, Wigan
£130,000
A bargain on the market at the moment considering the average house price is this semi-detached home in Wigan.
Perfect for a starter house, this two-bed property has been recently refurbished and considered ready to move straight into.
The home has an entrance hall, lounge, kitchen dining area, two double bedrooms and one bathroom.
Rare for this price, the property has plenty of outdoor space with gardens to both the front and back, as well as a driveway.
Radcliffe Road, Bolton
£150,000
This terraced house in Bolton has all the amenities to make for an ideal first home.
Larger than it initially looks, this two-bed home has a variety of spacious rooms and the addition of a converted loft room.
Well-maintained throughout, the ground floor of the property comprises of a hallway, fitted kitchen, lounge, double doors leading into a dining room and and patio doors leading into a modernised courtyard.
Upstairs are two good-sized double bedrooms, a family bathroom and further stairs leading to the loft room, which could be used as an additional bedroom or snug.
Other unique features of this home include an under-stairs cupboard that has been transformed into a pet's room and a workshop at the back of the rear courtyard.
Walmer Street, Gorton
£160,000
Located in Gorton, this extended terraced home provides ample space for first-time buyers.
The three-bed property has been finished to a high standard throughout, offering buyers the chance to move straight in.
The home is made up of an entrance hall with under-stair storage, dining room, lounge and a spacious kitchen that has been extended.
There are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and family bathroom on the first floor, as well as a garden at the front and an enclosed yard to the back.
Prescott Walk, Denton
£160,000
This terraced house in Denton has lots of potential as a starter home and a great investment for first-time buyers.
Although in need of modernising, the three-bed home has plenty of space both internally and externally that you could make your own.
On the ground floor, the property has an entrance hall, toilet, lounge, a rear porch with under-stairs storage and lengthy kitchen dining room to the back with double doors leading out to the garden area.
To the first-floor there are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a bathroom, all of which are accessed off a landing area.
Henrietta Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne
£165,000
In Ashton-Under-Lyne, a three-storey terraced home is up for sale that has recently undergone a refurbishment throughout.
Ideal for first-time buyers looking to move straight in, the three-bed home boasts spacious rooms and unique period features.
The home is made up of a hallway, lounge, dining room and kitchen to the ground floor, and on the first floor are two double bedrooms.
To the second floor there is a storage room, a further bedroom and a large bathroom.
Outside there is a garden to the front and an enclosed courtyard at the back which leads to a large gated communal area.
Kimbolton Close, Gorton
£175,000
For first-time buyers who are prepared to give a home some TLC, this semi-detached property may be for you.
The two-bed home has lots of potential with space to extend to the side if required.
The house currently consists of an entrance hall, lounge, kitchen dining area, a landing, two bedrooms and a bathroom.
It also benefits from a driveway to the front and a spacious garden to the front and at the back.
Manchester Road, Rochdale
£180,000
This semi-detached home in Rochdale could be considered the perfect ready-made home for a first-time buyer.
With three bedrooms, the modern townhouse has plenty of space and potential for a starter house.
The ground floor comes complete with a hallway, toilet, fitted kitchen ,living room with a dining area and French doors leading out to the garden.
Upstairs are three generously sized bedrooms, one with an en-suite and a family bathroom.
There is spacious garden at the back with a patio area as well as two allocated parking spaces.
Bridgewater Road, Worsley
£180,000
This two-bed home in Worlsey is much more than first meets the eye.
This spacious end terrace is an ideal purchase for first time buyers, with the price being much less than the average of £277,239 in the area.
Well-presented throughout, the home features an entrance hall, lounge with a bay window to the front, and a modern fitted kitchen dining area downstairs. To the first floor are two double bedrooms and a bathroom suite.
There are patio areas to the front and back which could be renovated to add more potential to the house.
Shaw Road, Rochdale
£180,000
Another property in Rochdale is listed with huge potential for a first-time buyer.
This terraced home boasts a huge back garden with sprawling countryside views to the rare.
The elevated two-bed mid townhouse is spacious throughout with an entrance porch, living room, dining room, extended kitchen, two good-sized bedrooms, with the potential for a further bedroom, and a bathroom with a separate toilet.
Externally the home also has a driveway, a single detached garage and a fronted area that would require some work.
Moss Place, Bury
£180,000
In Bury, this two-bed terrace home has ample space for a starter house, with the addition of an extremely long garden with a decking area to the rear.
Ideal for first-time buyers, the home is made up of a lounge, kitchen diner, landing, two bedrooms and a family bathroom.
There are also two cellar rooms which could be converted to provide additional space.
Mottram Road, Hyde
£180,000
This terrace home in Hyde would be an impressive first home, with a whopping four bedrooms.
The period property has a host of traditional characteristic features with lots of potential for first time buyers.
The home comprises of a modern kitchen diner, a living room with a bay window seating area and a log burning stove, toilet and a utility room on the ground floor. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The current occupants have had plans drawn up to create a sun terrace accessed via the rear bedroom.
Fleet Street, Wigan
£185,000
The ultimate doer-upper, this three-bed home in Wigan has the potential to put your own stamp on it.
Currently dated and in need of renovation throughout, this detached home could be a great investment for first-time buyers.
Across two floors there is an entrance hallway, a spacious lounge, a fitted kitchen dining area, landing, two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a bathroom.
The home has a generous garden to the back with a patio area, and a driveway and garage at the front.
