Getting on the property ladder can be exceptionally hard these days, with first-time buyers having to save for huge deposits, often whilst paying expensive monthly rent.
So we've taken a look at some of the cheapest properties currently on the market in the North East at the moment, starting from as little as £25,000.
- One bedroom flat, Hartington Road, Stockton: Offers over £25,000
One bedroom flat, Hartington Road, Stockton Picture: Zoopla
This one-bedroom flat is offered as a leasehold and has been described by agents as an 'excellent investment opportunity'
The property is located close to Stockton town centre supermarkets, employers, train station and transport links and has a potential yield of 19 per cent.
Only cash buyers are invited to offer on it.
One bedroom flat, Hartington Road, Stockton Picture: Zoopla
- Brandling Court, Shotton Colliery, Durham: Price: £32,000 for 50% share
This three bedroom semi-detached family home is being offered to cash buyers at £32,000 for a 50% share or £64,000 for a 100% share.
Brandling Court, Shotton Colliery, Durham Picture: Zoopla
The property offers no forward chain and briefly comprises of an entrance hallway, downstairs W.C/ Utility, lounge, kitchen/diner, three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
There is a fully enclosed grassed garden and patio to the rear and a single driveway to the front aspect.
Brandling Court, Shotton Colliery, Durham Picture: Zoopla
- South Row, Bishop Auckland Price: £35,000
This two bedroomed terraced property located in Eldon in Bishop Auckland is close to a a range of local amenities such as a small convenience store, cafe, doctors and primary school.
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In brief the property comprises; a kitchen, utility room, living room and family bathroom to the ground floor, whilst the first floor contains the two bedrooms. Externally there is a large rear garden and a concrete yard at the front of the property.
South Row, Bishop Auckland Picture: Zoopla
South Row, Bishop Auckland Picture: Zoopla
- Wynyard Mews, Hartlepool Price: £35,500
This three bedroom first floor apartment is an ideal investment purchase as the current tenant has been in situ for a number of years and would like to stay.
Wynyard Mews, Hartlepool Picture: Zoopla
It is currently tenanted at £395pcm and the property is offered as a freehold with no onward chain.
It is close to amenities and boasts a good-sized garden.
Wynyard Mews, Hartlepool Picture: Zoopla
- Fern Avenue, South Moor, Stanley Price: £35,000
This vacant freehold two-bedroom terraced property would be an ideal investment purchase.
Fern Avenue, South Moor, Stanley Picture: Zoopla
The property is located in the heart of Stanley, and in brief compromises of an entrance hallway, lounge, first floor landing, two bedrooms, upstairs family bathroom and a paved rear yard with outbuildings and front garden.
Is is offered as a freehold and has walled boundaries with gated access and outbuildings.
Fern Avenue, South Moor, Stanley Picture: Zoopla
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