This is what £150,000 will buy first-time-buyers around the UK
Buying your first home can be both exciting and daunting.
It’s entirely possible to get carried away searching for your dream home without checking your finances properly, but it’s also just as easy to get downhearted if you can’t find what you want within your budget.
So, here’s a round-up specifically designed to inspire all you first time buyers out there.
We’ve taken a look at what £150,000 can buy you in each region across the UK – and we hope our research helps you find your right move.
East Midlands
This contemporary Loughborough home has a Manhattan-style twist as this two-bedroom property is arranged as a duplex apartment, which is likely to appeal to the region’s young professionals.
It’s also ideally situated within walking distance of the town centre and Loughborough railway station, and has an allocated parking space. Inside, the modern décor is something which sets this property apart.
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East of England
This charmingly renovated Victorian two-bedroom terraced property is the ideal place for a young couple or small family to call home.
The neutral décor means that little to no work is required inside, while the kitchen is stocked with a variety of appliances and there is even a nursery/office space on the first floor. What’s not to like?
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London
If you want to own a slice of the capital, you will often have to think outside the box, or boat, in this case. This 1986 houseboat is berthed in the top-quality Ice Wharf Marina in the centre of King’s Cross.
Merlin, as she’s known, is 60 feet in length with a 6’10 beam and is equally available to be lived in or to be taken cruising. She offers living/kitchen quarters, a double bedroom and a bathroom. Ahoy mateys!
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North East
This detached two-bedroom house in Sunderland packs an awfully big punch for its price tag. It has no upward chain, benefits from generous room sizes, but best of all, boasts its very own hot tub.
For first-time-buyers who fancy living it up in the North East, this property is ideal. Inside, it is stylishly decorated and would make a great first home. It also has the bonus of fitted wardrobes, too.
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North West
Wayside Cottage is a beautiful two-bedroom property in Chorley which ticks almost every box on a first-time-buyer’s wish list. It’s located near major commuter routes and has plenty of living space inside.
What’s more, this property is bursting with charm – with original wooden beams lining the ceiling and a wonderful brick fireplace. The cottage also has a private garage.
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South East
If you have an eye for spotting potential, then this two-bedroom property in Portsmouth may just be for you. This mid-terraced house needs some cosmetic work but boasts a loft conversion which could be transformed into a third bedroom with the right vision.
The property benefits from double glazing and a fully-fitted kitchen. It’s also located in a lovely part of Southsea.
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South West
This two-bedroom end-of-terrace is the ideal home for someone looking to get their foot on the property ladder. It’s located at the top of a cul-de-sac with allocated parking and a generous garden.
The property has a modern, open-plan kitchen/diner and a new bathroom on the first floor, so little cash needs to be spent sprucing the place up.
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West Midlands
This smart two-bedroom terraced house is perfectly situated for commuters, shoppers and sports fans. The open-plan layout of the property is ultra-modern, while it also retains a sense of charm with a fitted wood-burning stove and tiled chimney breast in the lounge area.
In the kitchen, there are a range of fitted appliances, including an integrated fridge freezer, Smeg stainless steel oven with ceramic hob and extractor cover.
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Yorkshire and the Humber
This superbly renovated and characterful property is a real gem. Situated in a sought-after location in Doncaster, this upside-down house has the novelty of bedrooms on the ground floor and living space above.
The refurbished property retains an abundance of its historic charm, while the open-plan design upstairs gives the place a sense of an inner-city apartment. This is a rare opportunity to snap up a unique home.
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Scotland
This attractive two-bedroom mid-terraced house has pretty much everything a first-time-buyer would want. The property boasts generously sized rooms and the beautiful city of Edinburgh is just a short bus journey away.
The property also has off-street parking, a sunny rear garden perfect for summer barbecues, while health spas and golf courses are just around the corner.
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Wales
Just because you have a budget near the lower end of the scale doesn’t mean you need to compromise on charm and character. This mid-terraced property is ready-made for family life.
The property is based just a short walk from the centre of Newport and the garden, which requires zero maintenance, even comes fit with its very own bar area – did someone say beer o’clock?!
