With the cost of living crisis worsening, interest rates rising and house prices becoming all the more unaffordable, you may think that now is not the right time to buy a new home. But house hunters in Greater Manchester shouldn't lose all hope just yet.
Despite the average house price across the region currently at £240,063, according to Rightmove, you can still find some reasonably priced homes on the more affordable end of the market. In the boroughs of Bolton, Oldham and Wigan, there are some bargain houses up for grabs with guide prices between £20,000 and £50,000 .
Here we have listed the 10 cheapest Greater Manchester properties that are listed for sale on Rightmove at the moment, with the majority set to go to auction this month.
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With their super cheap prices it's no surprise that most of these homes will need some time and money spent on renovating, but they each have the potential to make a great starter home or investment.
Bombay Road, Wigan
£20,000
With a bargain guide price of £20,000, this end-terraced house is one of the cheapest in Greater Manchester.
Found in the Marsh Green area of Wigan, the three-bed property is currently boarded up and requires a bit of TLC, but once done it could be a great-sized family home.
On the ground floor the house has an entrance hall, lounge, dining room and kitchen with three bedrooms and one bathroom upstairs. Outside the property benefits from both front and rear gardens as well as off road parking.
You can bid for this property when it goes to an online auction on September 7.
Dixon Street, Bolton
£20,000
This terraced home in Bolton is also listed with a guide price of just £20,000.
Despite its current run-down state, the two-bed property has lots of potential with its generous size and good location in Horwich close to local amenities and transport links.
The ground floor of the home has a living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom with two bedrooms upstairs. There is also a small garden to the rear.
The property will be sold via an online auction on September 15.
Palm Street, Oldham
£20,000
Also with a £20,000 guide price is this terraced property in the Waterhead area of Oldham. Situated off Redgrave Street, the two-bed home sits close to Derker Tram Stop with Waterhead Park also nearby.
There are currently no pictures showing inside the property on the Rightmove listing, but estate agents McHugh & Co say it 'requires modernisation'.
The house is arranged over two floors with an entrance hall, living room and kitchen on the ground floor and two bedrooms and one bathroom upstairs. Any interested buyers can bid for the property at an online auction on September 15.
Grace Street, Bolton
£20,000
An end-terrace house in Horwich, Bolton is also on the market with a cheap £20,000 guide price.
Situated on the corner of Grace Street, the two-bed house is in a good location near to shops and transport links. Internally the house requires some renovating and modernising but could eventually make a lovely home.
Downstairs there is a living room and kitchen with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. There is also a small yard outside to the rear. This property is set to go to an online auction on September 15.
Swan Meadow Road, Wigan
£30,000
With a slightly higher price tag, but still incredibly cheap, is this semi-detached property in Poolstock, Wigan.
The three-bed home requires some TLC but is rather spacious and is set in a good location close to Wigan Town Centre and Wigan North Western Train Station.
On the ground floor is an entrance hall, front reception room, rear reception room as well as a kitchen dining room. Upstairs are three bedrooms, one bathroom and a separate WC.
The property also has the added bonus of a front garden and a yard at the rear with a garage.
Thicketford Road, Bolton
£40,000
In the Tonge area of Bolton is a three-bed home on the market with a guide price of £40,000.
Situated off Crompton Way, the semi-detached property sits close to transport links including Hall i' th' Wood and Bolton train stations.
It is generously sized and could become an ideal family home once modernised and updated.
Internally the property has an entrance hall, front reception room, rear reception room, kitchen and bathroom downstairs. Up on the first floor are three bedrooms and one bathroom.
Outside the home benefits from both a front and rear garden.
You can bid for this property when it goes to auction on September 15.
Red Lane, Bolton
£40,000
Found in the Breightmet area of Bolton is a semi-detached home up for sale with a £40,000 guide price. The three-bed home is located near to Seven Acres Local Nature Reserve and Country Park as well as many local amenities.
On the ground floor there is an entrance hall, living room, dining room and kitchen, with three bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate WC upstairs.
Outside there is a driveway, garage, a front and rear garden. The property is to be sold via an online auction on September 15.
Blackley New Road, Manchester
With a guide price of £50,000 is this end terraced house in the Blackley area of north Manchester. The two-bed property has been damaged by a fire therefore it will need a lot of work doing to it before it becomes a habitable home.
Inside the layout comprises an open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen on the ground floor, with two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. It also benefits from a garden to the rear.
The property is well placed for access to a good range of amenities and facilities including North Manchester General Hospital, Co-op Academy Manchester, Heaton Park, Plant Hill Park and Boggart Hole Clough plus local shops, supermarkets, schools and Bowker Vale Metrolink.
Any interested buyers can bid for this home when it goes to auction on September 14.
Spring Street, Bury
£50,000
This one-bed property in the Ramsbottom area of Bury has a guide price of £50,000. Fairly small in size, the house is made up of an open-plan kitchen living area, with one bedroom and a bathroom upstairs.
There is little work to do on the terraced home and the estate agent suggest it would make a good buy to let or Airbnb investment. This property is for sale via an online auction on September 27.
Spencer Road, Wigan
£50,000
Also on the market for £50,000 is a semi-detached home near to Wigan town centre. The interior of the property is fairly old fashioned so could do with updating and renovating to suit the buyer's style.
On the ground floor is an entrance hall, living room, dining room and kitchen and on the first floor are three bedrooms and one bathroom.
Outside there is both a front and rear garden as well as a garage.
You can bid for this property at an online auction on September 15.
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