The five cheapest homes for sale in Greater Manchester right now

Home prices are generally much higher than they were a few years ago, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still bargains to be had. The property market varies across Greater Manchester and in some areas house prices are much more affordable.

Bolton, Oldham and Wigan are known to be the cheapest boroughs in the region to buy a house, meaning you can buy a property for much less than the average price in the region.

However, it’s no surprise that many of these homes require renovation and aren’t exactly “move-in ready.” Despite their current condition, they have great potential for first time buyers looking for a DIY project and investors looking to buy to let.

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Here are the five cheapest homes on the market in Greater Manchester right now. All of these homes are up for auction, so buyers will have to hurry if you want to snap up one of these bargain properties.

Thicknesse Avenue, Wigan

£30,000

This two bed terraced house in Wigan is one of the cheapest houses to buy in the region at the moment. Although in need of renovation, it has a lot of potential for a new buyer.

On the ground floor, the house has a kitchen, a dining area, a living room and a backyard. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Situated close to the junction with Shaftsbury Street, the house is close to local shopping facilities and a short drive to Wigan town centre, Wigan North Western railway station and Mesnes Park.

The house will be sold in an online auction as lot 77 on Wednesday, May 22.

Pedder Street, Bolton

£30,000

Another affordable home has come on the market in Bolton, priced from £30,000. The three-bed terraced house is listed as ‘in need of modernisation’ but benefits from a rear garden and is well located for Bolton’s shopping and leisure facilities.

On the ground floor there are two reception rooms and a kitchen, with three bedrooms and a family bathroom upstairs. The property is due to be auctioned on Wednesday, May 29.

Sunshine View, Oldham

£40,000

In the popular Royton area of ​​Oldham is a terraced house for sale for £40,000. This affordable two bed home could use some work but has the bones to make a lovely home.

The double fronted end terrace has a lounge and kitchen on the ground floor with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. It also has a backyard.

It is in a good location, close to the shops, restaurants and pubs of Oldham town centre, as well as Stoneleigh Park, Heyside Park and the A62. The house will be auctioned on Wednesday, May 29.

Wilkinson Street, Wigan

£50,000

On the market at a bargain price of £50,000 is this three bed house in the Leigh area of ​​Wigan. Located off Twist Lane, it is close to Leigh town center with Pennington Hall Park nearby.

Listed as ‘requires upgrading’, the terraced home is set over three floors with an entrance hall, open plan reception room and kitchen on the ground floor. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor, with a third bedroom on the second floor. There is also a yard behind the house.

The property will be sold by online auction as lot 65 on Wednesday 22 May.

Windermere Street, Wigan

£50,000

Also receiving offers in excess of £50,000 is this terraced house in Wigan. The three-bed property benefits from an enclosed rear yard, is well located for amenities and road links and has the potential to extend subject to “necessary consents”.

There are a number of local amenities nearby in Whelley and Wigan town center which is less than a mile away from the house. Recreational facilities at The Rec Playing Fields and Kirkless West Nature Reserve are within easy reach, as are Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western stations.

Interested buyers can bid on this property at auction on Wednesday, May 29.