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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Is THIS the most overpriced semi-detached in Britain? House hunters stunned after couple put three-bed home on sale for £2M over average asking price... but neighbours say it is worth it
A couple have infuriated house hunters online after listing their home for almost £2million over the average sale price of their street. Residents reacted with 'shock' and 'disbelief' after the ordinary looking property in Hove, East Sussex was put on the market for a staggering £2.5million. The asking price for the smartly presented property has caused consternation among potential buyers who have claimed it is 'overpriced.' They claim that although the red-brick home has a sought-after seaside location, it actually backs onto a block of high rise flats and sits on a busy road which has a high crime rate. The owners - who are in their late 80s - bought the property in East Sussex in 2010 for £750,000 but have now put it on the market for more than three times that amount. According to property experts Purple Bricks, the average cost of a house on the street where the couple are looking to sell is £600k. One resident told MailOnline: 'I'm shocked. It's incredible how much house prices have risen in the last 15 years but I'd never expect a house to be on the market for so much - it's a King's ransom. 'It's unbelievable really. I understand it is in a desirable location but this road is very busy all the time and the back garden looks out over the flats - not exactly a beautiful view.' The house sits just 100 yards from the pebble beach. The elderly couple are understood to be selling it so they can downsize away from the seafront. Hove is a well-heeled and desirable location to live where the average price of a detached house is £846,600. Neighbour Barbara Crafts, said: 'They are a lovely couple but they're getting on. 'Although the house only has three bedrooms it is deceptively large and the bedrooms are huge and have walk-in dressing rooms.' Mrs Crafts, who is in her 70s, who lives in a spacious three-bedroom flat on the street, said: 'Although it looks quite ordinary from the front it is a lovely house and very spacious and they've spent some money doing it up. 'I've lived here for around eight years and my children who live up north are always telling me to sell. They tell me I could buy a fantastic property near them for just a fraction.' The house, which boasts a drive and a garage, also has a study, dining room, sitting room, four bathrooms and an attic games and media room. Rachel Dent, a mother-of-two who lives in a two-bedroom flat on the street, said: 'That is an awful lot of money but that house is like a tardis - it is absolutely massive on the inside. There is 250sqm of living space, which is huge. 'It is deceptive as from the outside it looks like it could be in any street in Britain but it goes back a long away and is really very big. It might not have the wow factor on the outside but the inside is a different story.' The property is immaculately turned out inside with a host of homely fittings Viewers checking the online listing questioned how the 'modest' home could command such a high price. One said: 'Those flats overlooking the back would be an instant no for me even if dirt cheap. Half the house is the master suite. Seems unnecessary.' Another said: '£2.5m is insane money for this. Surely its not worth even close to that. Even at half, it would be steep, no?' Another viewer said: 'How much!? And why does that main bedroom need two dressing rooms and such a huge bathroom?! Should have just made one of the dressing rooms a guest room instead.' Yet another said: 'Faaaaar too of property faces west, back faces east. Front faces a row of guest houses/hotels including a God awful 60's(?) 5 story guest house directly opposite. 'Back faces an 11 story block of flats. So, no privacy and no sunlight in the morning or evening.' It's an ambitious asking price, but not the most audacious in recent memory. Last year, a Russian millionaire who tried to sell a London 'council house' for £3.5m was forced to concede defeat and make a drastic u-turn. The ordinary-looking four-bed suburban property had attracted widespread mockery due to its eye-watering price tag when it was listed last year. But owner Lukov Nikolov refused to bow down claiming the fee was justified because he spent £1.4m renovating the property. When MailOnline visited the house, more than a year after it was put on the market, neighbours revealed the wealthy businessman had been forced 'move in himself' after failing to find a buyer. The house was built in the late 1950s and used by police officers relocating to work in London for the Met Police. But in every other respect it's equivalent to nearby council housing in style and size. Despite being unable to find househunters with deep enough pockets, Mr Nikolov then listed another property on the same road for £3m. One resident told MailOnline: 'He's got another one too, just up the road, which has been on the market for a while. 'The [second property] is huge. It's got a basement, a cinema and all the rest of it. They've probably doubled the square footage. 'I think he probably moves between them.' Mr Nikolov bought the first property for £1.2m in 2015 and began to renovate inside. He was able to dig down and create a new spacious basement 'flooded with natural light', which increased the properties' square footage by a third. The home now deceptively spreads over 3650sq ft of interior space and has four floors as well as its own cinema room, which, in the view of Mr Nikolov justified the £2.3million increase in value. Mr Nikolov's second property was bough for the cheaper fee of £878,000 before renovating it too. Properties in Canonbury sold for an overall average price of £934,290 in the last few years, according to RightMove, with the majority of sales being flats, which sold for an average price of £633,512. Terraced properties sold for an average of £1,659,972, with semi-detached properties fetching £3,873,333 - placing Mr Nikolov's property slightly below average.
Scotsman
24-06-2025
- Scotsman
The 10 Edinburgh areas which are worst for shoplifting
Broken down into council wards, the latest crime statistics for Edinburgh show that the city centre had the most recorded shoplifting crimes from April to December, 2024, with 1,706 incidents. Leith Walk was second with 712 recorded shoplifting crimes, followed by Portobello/ Craigmillar with 487. Check out our photo gallery to see the 10 worst areas in Edinburgh for shoplifting crimes, according to the latest data from Police Scotland. 1 . City centre Edinburgh city centre was the area with the most shoplifting incidents, 1,706 from April to December last year, 2,199 in the whole of 2024. Photo: Lisa Ferguson Photo Sales 2 . Leith Walk With 712 recorded shoplifting crimes from April to December last year, Leith Walk was second on the list, with a total of 794 for the whole of 2024. Photo: Google Street View Photo Sales 3 . Portobello/ Craigmillar There were 487 recorded shoplifting crimes in the Portobello/ Craigmillar council ward area from April to December, 2024, 626 for the whole of last year. | National World Photo: Dan Phillips Photo Sales 4 . Sighthill/ Gorgie There were 415 recorded shoplifting crimes in the Sighthill/ Gorgie council ward from April to December last year. | Purple Bricks Photo Sales
Daily Mail
14-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Life in Britain's CHEAPEST town: House prices in Burnley are lower than anywhere else... but locals still can't afford them
Locals say life in Burnley is like being stuck in 'a rut'. And a stroll through the town centre quickly reveals why. The streets here tell a rather depressing story of a region that has been left behind the rest of the UK. Once popular retail stores lay empty and boarded up for years on end, while bookies have popped up on every street corner, and phone repair shops and vaping stores have become commonplace. They are all the tell-tale signs of a town in decline. The council is hopeful it can prop itself back up through its expanding university campus, regeneration projects to 'revitalise' the town centre, and investment in its growing aerospace industry. But the value of the area is reflected in its house prices. And according to estate agents Purple Bricks, the Lancashire town has the lowest house prices in the entire country, with an average of £113,000. But while that might seem like a steal for young professionals or first-time buyer couples commuting to nearby Manchester, Burnley natives say its left them stuck in a rut. The town has some of the lowest wages in the country and a lack of skilled job opportunities - leaving the majority of the population of the minimum living wage. While the higher earners, who can afford to get on Burnley's property ladder, are 'stuck in a cycle' because the low prices of homes mean they cannot afford to move anywhere else. Care worker Kadi Flanagan, 20, told MailOnline: 'I would not say it is cheap here. 'I know compared to other areas it might be, but compared to the normal living wage here I don't think it's affordable for most people at all. 'You've got to be working yourself, working yourself, working yourself, for years on end to be able to afford something. 'I've always lived in Burnley and from what I know all the homeowners I know have had the property in the family for generations. 'But to do it yourself now is so hard. 'The house prices can be higher elsewhere but then so are wages. 'But here the wages are so low that house prices are not meeting that same balance. 'And it's so hard to get a job in Burnley. There's a lot of jobs in care and retail but that's it. 'I think a lot of people don't want to live here anymore because of it. 'And then you've got people moving here from out the area to commute to say Manchester, and landlords who buy up homes here and rent them as shared houses. 'I don't think its fair. Of course people should be able to have a business and buy homes, but people living here should have access too. 'I do think I could maybe afford to buy a place someday but it's a long way away and it depends what you sacrifice. You've basically got to sacrifice your social life.' According to ONS figures, Burnley has some of the lowest salaries in the country, with an average wage of £604 a week. In fact, thinktank Centre for Cities found in its Cities Outlook report earlier this year that the average London salary is 68 per cent higher than the Burnley equivalent. The average yearly salary of an employee in London was said to be almost £20,000 higher than in Burnley - one of the lowest paid regions of the country. The thinktank also warned post-Covid that Burnley was one of the worst-hit regions, when comparing inflation with wages. An employee on the average salary of £49k in London would earn what the average worker in Burnley would earn in a year in just eight months. While bigger cities such as London and Manchester are home to a more cutting-edge job market with private sector jobs, Burnley is still predominantly made up of manufacturing and retail jobs. And for the lower-to-middle class in Burnley, they effectively find themselves in a situation where moving anywhere else in the UK would be less affordable. Kadi's friend Otimah Gordon, 20, who also grew up in Burnley and goes to the town's University of Central Lancashire campus, described living there as being 'stuck in a cycle'. She told MailOnline: 'As soon as I finish university I'm moving out of here. 'Down south the cost of living is higher, but then you do earn so much more. 'It seems a bit more even. Whereas here there's a gap. 'I'd be able to manage that better and there are also just so many more job opportunities. 'But it does just feel like being stuck in an endless cycle. 'You've got to pick which one you want to go down. Stay here and have low wages but lower cost-of-living, or go elsewhere but struggle with higher prices. 'But I'd still rather get out of here. There's not much to do here. At least down South there's better quality of life, days out. 'I think a lot of people don't want to stay in this area because it's not got much to offer. 'Right now because it's summer it's okay, but when I'm back at university in September, my social life kind of goes because I need to work to get by.' Speaking to MailOnline, an estate agent in Burnley told of how low wages mean that locals do still struggle to get on the housing ladder, but that the area is becoming more attractive to those from neighbouring cities. Scott Riley, senior sales consultant at Clifford Smith Sutcliff said: 'Prices have inflated massively post-Covid but they are still cheap relative to other areas. 'It is an old mill town. It's an old-fashioned northern town, a previous industrial town, and I guess that affects people's wages in the area. 'It is obviously relative to wages here and the demographic, so even though house prices are low it can still be hard to get on the housing ladder. 'Some people are stuck in that sort of rut of renting and it's difficult to put together a deposit when you've got a massive chunk going to rent every month. 'But I do think it's got plenty going for it now, with the university campus expanding and aerospace industry going. 'You get people coming in from other areas, for example Manchester, where prices are so much higher but only 40 minutes from here. 'So people are drawn to Burnley, it has that label of being cheap for what you get for your money, and I do think it's on the rise. 'I have always found it a really funny place Burnley, because you get places where one end of a street is more desirable than the other end of the street. One end can be £50,60,70k, while the other end can be upwards of £100 or 150k. 'But even the higher end, you get more for what you pay here. If you pick those houses up and stick them in areas like Alderley Edge, you'll be paying a massive premium on that.' On whether he thinks prices will continue to rise, he said: 'It's always had that thing of low house prices, but that might sort of change. 'People from out the area are coming here now. 'You do get a lot of landlords from out the area wanting to buy here because of the university campus. And its linked to the university of Central Lancashire now. 'It may not be as lucrative anymore and there's a lot of red tape now, but we still find that for every one landlord that's thinking they've had enough and want to sell, there's about five or six landlords who want to buy up here. 'They do tend to be landlords from out the area. They buy up a couple of terraced ones and still get rent from each of them. 'In Manchester the prices have gone crazy, and that will work its way out to neighbouring areas like here as well. 'And investment as well will help improve the region, investment into transport links, Burnley is back in the Premier League, the authority are doing up the town centre, these are all things that will help make it a more desirable area.' Mr Riley told of how house prices shot up in Burnley post-Covid, but still remain relatively cheap. According to the estate agent, an average three-bed semi-detached home is usually 'sub-£200k, around the £150-200k mark'. Meanwhile, a two-bed terraced house can be anything up to £100k, but tends to be on average around £80k to £90k. 'The stuff in the town centre is the cheaper stuff, and the further out you go the more desirable it gets, Cliviger, those sorts of areas', he said. Further into the town centre, more locals told of the gap between wages and housing. One local said: 'To be completely frank, it is not cheap. 'Housing is not cheap here. Maybe compared to other areas but not compared to wages. 'I read it in the papers that you can get cheap housing here but surely that's relative to earnings. 'Even rent is unaffordable here, it is at least £600 a month for one room in a shared house. 'But we're all on minimum wages here. Most people around here, especially in retail are on minimum wage.' Her friend chimed: 'Burnley is bad and it has gotten worse, for begging and for one thing and another. 'A lot of houses are just boarded up.' Frank Gillies was looking at houses advertised on the window of an estate agents when he spoke to MailOnline. The 54-year-old, who does not live in Burnley, told of how he was surprised by how 'expensive' the properties were. He said: 'I'm surprised looking at how expensive it is. 'I'm looking at two or three-bed houses and some of them are like £300k. They're not even nice, they're dumps. 'I was a bit shocked I have to say. 'Maybe I'm shocked because my impression was it's a cheaper part of the country but it doesn't seem like it. 'There's stuff on the window for £600k and the look of it is nothing unbelievable. 'You can get something down South for that, but maybe it's arrogant to say. 'In that shop window there's nothing I would take, it's either too expensive or a dump. 'It comes as a surprise to me because I have a lot of family in Glasgow and they have a lot nicer houses there for around the £200k mark. 'My cousin has just bought a gorgeous four-bed slightly out of Glasgow for £200k and that's the sort of pricing I expected here.' Michael and Pamela Irving, both 73, told of how they moved to Burnley from neighbouring Rossendale as they purchased a cheaper bungalow. They said: 'The prices are reasonable here compared to other places but it's not the best area. 'That said, it's also not the worst. It depends where you buy really. 'We came here from Rossendale because we found a cheap bungalow. 'It's changed a lot since six years ago. There are a lot more people begging on the streets now, drunks, it's a sign of the times I guess. 'But it's definitely value for money here. But the problem is wages are lower here too.' Annmarie and Chris Ireland are both renting in nearby Accrington and say it is impossible to buy property in the area now. They said: 'We rent a home in Accrington and it's a two-bed terraced but rent is just over £600. 'You can't get anything for under that and it's the same here. 'And buying just isn't an option. It is unaffordable. 'There's a 30 per cent gap between north and south, the infrastructure is totally different down South to what it is up here. 'And this town used to be thriving, I used to come here constantly. 'The nightlife was amazing, you had a Wetherspoons there, and come down here to pubs right round here, now they are all coffee shops, vape shops, bookies. 'This used to be the place to come out drinking, now I've noticed it's full of empty shops.
Daily Mail
31-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Looking to buy? Here's the ULTIMATE guide for what homes you'd get at five different prices between £200k and £600k in every UK region (just brace yourself for how much you're going to regret not living in Scotland...)
As the cliched motto from all estate agents goes, the three most important factors when buying a house are 'location, location, location'. But choosing exactly where in Britain to purchase a home can be a daunting exercise with so many factors to consider - especially if you're up for picking up sticks and moving to new pastures. And due to stubbornly-high inflation and volatile interest rates, buying a property in 2025 still proves challenging financially. This gets more complicated as prices vary widely across the nation's 30 million homes, which are spread over thousands of housing markets. So not unreasonably, pound-for-pound budding buyers want to know whether they're getting anything like value for money before they decide to make a move. So with this in mind, how far can you make your money go? To find out, we took a whistle-stop tour of markets around the country to see what you can get at several price points in every region of Britain. With the help of online estate agent Purple Bricks, we have compiled the ultimate guide to help buyers make up their mind by looking at five price points between £200k and £600k in every region of the UK. North East England, £200k In Newcastle, this sum will fetch buyers a two-bedroom semi-detached house with a contemporary kitchen, bright living room with French doors and a ground-floor bathroom. It also boasts both a garage and driveway, along with a stunning landscaped rear garden with lawn, decked seating area, and a paved patio with a wooden pergola. North West England, £200k In the large village of Cheadle in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, £200k can stretch to a one-bedroom apartment. It features high-end fixtures and fittings and a generous master bedroom complete with fitted wardrobes. Yorkshire and The Humber, £200k Over in Yorkshire and The Humber, £200k amounts to a attractive three-bedroom detached family home in a quiet cul-de-sac. Located in the popular village of Rossington, it has private rear garden boasts stunning open field views that serve as a true highlight of this home. East Midlands, £200k This delightful two-bedroom mid-terrace home offers comfortable living just minutes from Northampton's vibrant town centre and only an 8-minute walk to the mainline train station. The freehold property features a spacious lounge/diner perfect for entertaining, flowing into a modern kitchen equipped with an induction hob, built-in electric cooker, and plumbing for both a washing machine and a dishwasher. West Midlands, £200k For this sum, the West Midlands offers an immaculate two-bedroom end-of-terrace starter home, perfect for first-time buyers. It has a fitted kitchen/dining room, a convenient cloakroom/WC, and a high specification bathroom suite upstairs. South West England, £200k Down in the South West, £200k fetches a more modest home, with this one-bedroom leasehold apartment. It is situated in a central Bristol location within walking distance of Temple Meads station and the city centre. South West England, £200k: The well-presented accommodation features a spacious layout South West England, £200k: It has a double bedroom and modern bathroom South West England, £200k: There is good decoration and ample storage throughout South East England, £200k In South England, this sum can fetch buyers a modern two bedroom apartment in the heart of Canterbury. It also has a balcony, described as 'spacious' and the 'rare luxury' of private underground parking. South East England, £200k: This contemporary leasehold apartment in the heart of Canterbury South East England, £200k: The property showcases modern interior design throughout South East England, £200k: The property is located has the luxury of private underground parking East England, £200k Near the town centre of the highly sought-after area of Cliff Pavilion, £200k will stretch to an appealing two-bedroom flat. It presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a well-positioned home with a modest £50 annual ground rent and no service charges. East England, £200k: The home has double glazing for comfort and energy efficiency East England, £200k: It is close to local amenities, schools, with train links into London East England, £200k: The flat boasts two good-sized bedrooms, a contemporary shower room Wales, £200k A fifth of a million can fetch a beautifully presented four-bedroom semi-detached family home in Wales. Located in the highly sought-after Cwmavon development near Port Talbot, this home's standout feature is its breathtaking rear views over open countryside, providing a peaceful backdrop to everyday life. Wales, £200k: A four-bedroom semi-detached family home for contemporary living Wales, £200k: The home also has a recently fitted kitchen with modern finishes throughout Wales, £200k: This freehold property features three double bedrooms plus a home office Scotland, £200k Up north, £200k can mean splurging on a bright and spacious four-bedroom end-terraced property in a sought-after residential area. Located in the town of Dunfermline, north of Edinburgh, it also has a large open-plan living and dining area on the ground floor with with direct access to a private rear garden. Scotland, £200k: There is also additional hallway storage and attic access throughout Scotland, £200k: The first floor hosts a well-proportioned master bedroom with an ensuite Scotland, £200k: The second floor accommodates two further spacious bedrooms London, £200k The capital offers just a studio apartment, with a joint kitchen and living area. Located in Sutton, in the south of the city, it does feature two Juliet balconies that flood the small space with natural light. London, £200k: This property is nestled within the highly desirable Printwork Apartments London, £200k: It features two Juliet balconies that flood the small space with natural light London, £200k: It has a beautiful modern bathroom and practical storage solutions North East England, £300k At the next increment of the price scale, the level of property available to buyers takes a considerable jump. In the North East £300k will stretch to an impressive 4-bedroom detached house sits on a large corner plot in Newton Aycliffe. It has a bright living/dining room with access to a modern sun room, and a contemporary kitchen with integrated appliances. North East England, £300k: The property also has a utility room and downstairs toilet North East England, £300k: The property has countryside views and is nearby an old church North East England, £300k: The master bedroom has an en-suite and built-in wardrobe North West England, £300k In the heart of Manchester's historic Castlefield, £300k will amount to a stunning two-bedroom duplex penthouse. It has a private terrace with sweeping city views, an internal terrace, and a mezzanine level that serves as either a cosy office space or second bedroom. North West England, £300k: The master bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom North West England, £300k: The apartment showcases a newly fitted modern kitchen North West England, £300k: It offers sophisticated city living with exceptional features Yorkshire and The Humber, £300k In York, this sum gets buyers a beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached house. The property features two welcoming reception rooms, including a bright living room with an attractive fireplace, and a well-equipped kitchen filled with natural light. Yorkshire and The Humber, £300k: It also has a detached garage Yorkshire and The Humber, £300k: The property has a low-maintenance paved rear garden East Midlands, £300k This amount will get buyers a spacious four-bedroom terraced property with period charm directly overlooking the tranquil Westcoates Gardens Park in Leicester. The freehold villa showcases beautiful period features throughout while incorporating thoughtful modern upgrades. East Midlands, £300k: The ground floor features an inviting entrance hall East Midlands, £300k: It has a contemporary kitchen with open dining space East Midlands, £300k: The property also has a convenient downstairs WC West Midlands, £300k With easy access to Birmingham City Centre, this attractive two-bedroom terraced family home features an inviting entrance hall leading to a comfortable lounge. The upstairs provides two well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. This attractive two-bedroom terraced family home is ideally positioned in the ever-popular area of Harborne, offering freehold ownership and easy access to Birmingham City Centre. The well-designed accommodation features an inviting entrance hall leading to a comfortable lounge and modern kitchen space with integrated appliances, while upstairs provides two well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. West Midlands, £300k: The accommodation features an inviting entrance hall West Midlands, £300k: The home is ideally positioned in the ever-popular area of Harborne South West England, £300k This beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached family home in Saltash is arranged over three levels, offering ample living space. The property has been modernised to a high standard and features a contemporary open-plan kitchen/diner and a large, inviting lounge, creating ideal spaces for both family living and entertaining. South West England, £300k: In Saltash this sum will fetch you a three-bedroom home South West England, £300k: Arranged over three levels this property offers ample living space South West England, £300k: The property has a garage and driveway South East England, £300k This impressive freehold property offers a well-presented three-bedroom detached family home in a highly desirable location in Southampton, complete with the practical benefit of off-road parking. The thoughtfully designed interior features a spacious 18ft lounge/diner, a generous 15ft kitchen, and a dedicated study area on the ground floor, providing excellent versatility for modern family living and working from home. South East England, £300k: Upstairs, the property comprises three comfortable bedrooms South East England, £300k: Outside, residents will appreciate the well-maintained rear garden South East England, £300k: The home is perfect for relaxation and entertainment East England, £300k This beautifully presented 3-bedroom freehold home in the sought-after Hampton Hargate area of Peterborough offers the perfect blend of style and functionality for modern living. The property boasts an inviting entrance hall that leads to a spacious living room filled with natural light, while the heart of the home features an impressive open-plan kitchen/diner with modern cabinetry and high-quality appliances that opens onto a private rear garden—ideal for entertaining. East England, £300k: The property has a recently renovated bathroom and an office space East England, £300k: It also has convenience of both off-street parking and a garage East England, £300k: The master bedroom is with fitted wardrobes and renovated en-suite Wales, £300k When it comes to Wales, £300k fetches an impressive four-bedroom detached property in a family-friendly estate. Located in Cockett, a district of Swansea, this freehold home features a contemporary open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner that flows into a large orangery, creating a bright and spacious living environment. Wales, £300k: It has one bedroom/reception room conveniently located on the ground floor Wales, £300k: There are three sizeable bedrooms on the first floor, with one en-suite Wales, £300k: The property provides versatile accommodation for modern family life Scotland, £300k Heading up Scotland, £300k can fund a unique freehold property with flexible family accommodation for 4-7 bedrooms. Located just 30 minutes drive from Glasgow City centre, this exceptional B-Listed townhouse offering a rare blend of period elegance and modern luxury across three spacious levels, with approximately 302 square meters of internal space. Additional highlights include a recording studio, bar area, spa bath, and a barbecue hut with seating for twelve, making it ideal for entertaining. Scotland, £300k: It contains a lower apartment perfect for rental or multi-generational living Scotland, £300k: It has preserved original period features such as ceiling roses Scotland, £300k: It has a secluded large walled gardens with tiered decking and a pond, plus a six-car driveway London, £300k In London, £300k will manage to get a two-story terraced home with a single bedroom. This property is clearly desirable due to its location, being just an 8-minute walk from Barking Station and less than half a mile from the town's mainline rail service, residents enjoy a 15-minute commute to the City of London. London, £300k: It has the added benefit of a private garage for secure parking or storage London, £300k: It boasts a unique spiral staircase leading to a spacious loft-style bedroom London, £300k: It has an open-plan kitchen and reception area, with a private garden North East England, £400k This exceptional semi-detached cottage in the picturesque village of Horsley, just three miles from Heddon on the Wall, offers a perfect blend of character and modern convenience. The well-maintained freehold property features three bedrooms - two on the ground floor, including a master bedroom and a single, both complemented by en-suites and an additional shower room. North East England, £400k: It has a practical ground-floor kitchen and dining area North East England, £400k: It has off-road parking for two vehicles and a serene rural setting North West England, £400k This impressive four-bedroom executive home spans three stories following meticulous extensions and a dormer conversion. Located in Manchester, it offers luxurious living spaces throughout with four double bedroom and open-plan lounge/dining area with French doors overlooking the south-facing garden. North West England, £400k: It has a modern kitchen-diner with breakfast bar North West England, £400k: The property has a new roof and full insulation North West England, £400k: It has a features a spacious family bathroom on the first floor Yorkshire and The Humber, £400k This immaculately presented three-bedroom end terraced home in the sought-after Derwenthorpe eco-development offers contemporary living across three floors. It features a modern kitchen and a bright open-plan lounge/dining area with French doors to the garden. Yorkshire and The Humber, £400k: This accommodation includes two double bedrooms Yorkshire and The Humber, £400k: The top floor houses an impressive master bedroom Yorkshire and The Humber, £400k: The living room is spacious, perfect for hosting guests East Midlands, £400k This stunning detached cottage offers spacious, up-to-date interiors nestled in the heart of sought-after Spondon Village. The freehold property features four/five versatile bedrooms, including a study that could serve as a fifth bedroom. East Midlands, £400k: The exceptional luxury kitchen/diner stands as the home's focal point East Midlands, £400k: The kitchen features high-end integrated appliances East Midlands, £400k: The kitchen has an island perfect for entertaining and family gatherings West Midlands, £400k This charming three/four-bedroom semi-detached property is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Warley Woods area, bordering both Bearwood and Harborne. The home features a welcoming hallway, spacious through lounge with patio doors to an outdoor decking area, and an extended modern fitted breakfast kitchen. West Midlands, £400k: The property includes three upstairs bedrooms West Midlands, £400k: It has a spacious through lounge with patio doors to an outdoor area West Midlands, £400k: The property has a versatile fourth bedroom/home office South West England, £400k This impressive extended four-bedroom, semi-detached home offers versatile accommodation in the desirable location of Upton St. Leonards. The property features a welcoming entrance porch, spacious lounge/diner, good-sized kitchen, second reception room with adjoining study/fifth bedroom complete with en-suite, and a light-filled conservatory. South West England, £400k: Upstairs, the home provides four bedrooms South West England, £400k: The master bedroom has an en-suite cloakroom South West England, £400k: The property has a modern-looking grey carpet and curtains South East England, £400k This exceptional freehold Victorian terraced house combines period charm with modern comforts in a popular residential one-way road in Southsea, just 600m from the promenade. The property showcases a wealth of original features, including high ceilings, fireplaces in every room, exposed wooden floorboards, and ornate ceiling mouldings and roses. South East England, £400k: It has a 16ft x 14ft lounge/diner with open fire and built-in dresser South East England, £400k: It has a landscaped garden complete with summerhouse and shed South East England, £400k: The bathroom impresses with a vaulted ceiling and skylight East England, £400k The budget here stretches to a three/four four-bedroom detached family home in the popular market town of Wymondham, just 12 miles southwest of Norwich. It features an expansive kitchen/dining/living area that overlooks the enclosed rear garden, complemented by a separate sitting room and study/fourth bedroom option. East England, £400k: Located in a sought-after South Norfolk town East England, £400k: The property further benefits from off-road parking and a garage East England, £400k: The addition of a large outbuilding that provides excellent, flexible space Wales, £400k Nearing the half-a-million mark in Wales will mean a three-bedroom semi-detached home nestled in the sought-after village of Gresford, south of Liverpool. The home showcases a bright conservatory overlooking a mature, well-tended garden, a dining room with characteristic wooden beams, and a newly fitted galley-style kitchen with a Belfast sink and range cooker. Wales, £400k: It has a master bedroom with a dressing room and a modern en-suite Wales, £400k: It has a stylish bathroom with a classic roll-top bath Wales, £400k: Features include a living room centred around a brick fireplace with log burner Scotland, £400k A £400k purchase will mean a luxury modern four-bedroom detached property in Scotland. Located north of Aberdeen, The spacious freehold home spans 206 m² over two floors and features outstanding country views toward hills on one side and the coastline and sea on the other. Scotland, £400k: The ground floor offers a welcoming entrance vestibule and central hallway Scotland, £400k: It has an impressive open-plan luxury dining kitchen, family room Scotland, £400k: External features include a fenced and lawned rear garden with patio area London, £400k When it comes to London, £400k only manages to get a one-bedroom apartment spanning nearly 600 square feet. In fairness, it does have spectacular views over Olympic Way and Wembley Stadium from its large private balcony, as well as underfloor heating throughout. London, £400k: It has a light-filled reception room with dining area, an upgraded kitchen London, £400k: It has a spacious double bedroom, complete with built-in wardrobes London, £400k: Residents enjoy luxury amenities, including concierge service North East England, £500k This stunning four-bedroom detached family home in the peaceful village of Backworth has been thoughtfully renovated to combine character with modern style. The property features an expansive open-plan kitchen/dining area with French doors opening to a south-facing walled garden. North East England, £500k: It has a vintage lounge with herringbone flooring and media wall North East England, £500k: It has a luxury four-piece family bathroom with a standalone tub North East England, £500k: The master bedroom is tastefully decorated North West England, £500k This stunning four-bedroom detached property in the highly desirable area of Grotton in Oldham offers spacious family accommodation with modern interior throughout. It has an an open-plan lounge/dining area, contemporary kitchen, utility room, downstairs toilet, and a versatile second reception room currently used as a gaming room. North West England, £500k: The master bedroom boasts a luxurious en-suite North West England, £500k: It has a bright conservatory with solid roof North West England, £500k: There are also beautiful views neaby Yorkshire and The Humber, £500k This exceptional freehold character cottage in the idyllic rural village of Brookhouse offers charming period living with modern conveniences at a guide price of £500,000. The three-bedroom property showcases stunning original features and two impressive inglenook fireplaces. Yorkshire and The Humber, £500k: The home boasts a well-appointed fitted kitchen-diner Yorkshire and The Humber, £500k: There is a beautiful enclosed front garden Yorkshire and The Humber, £500k: there is a detached double garage accessed via a bridge East Midlands, £500k This beautifully presented family home offers exceptional space and potential, situated on a very large plot in the desirable area of Scraptoft and Thurnby Lodge in Leicester. The freehold property features three well-proportioned bedrooms complemented by a modern bathroom. East Midlands, £500k: The property boasts a spacious reception room East Midlands, £500k: it has a impressive open-plan kitchen diner perfect for family gatherings East Midlands, £500k: It also has space for a pool table, ideal for entertaining guests West Midlands, £500k This charming three/four bedroom semi-detached property is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Warley Woods area in Cubbington. The home features a welcoming hallway, spacious through lounge with patio doors to an outdoor decking area, and an extended modern fitted breakfast kitchen. West Midlands, £500k: The house includes three upstairs bedrooms and a spacious bathroom West Midlands, £500k: It features a bright white modern kitchen West Midlands, £500k: It also has a versatile fourth bedroom/home office on the ground floor South West England, £500k This superb four-bedroom semi-detached property on Embassy Road in Whitehall has been significantly extended to create a spacious family home. The thoughtfully designed ground floor features an open plan living and dining room, additional reception room, plus a modern kitchen with a Range Cooker. South West England, £500k: It also has a utility room and stylish downstairs WC South West England, £500k: Upstairs offers three double bedrooms (one with en-suite) South West England, £500k: The property boasts a large driveway for multiple vehicles South East England, £500k This impressive freehold detached house occupies an enviable position on the outskirts of Bembridge, less than half a mile from the beach. The spacious and adaptable accommodation features four generous double bedrooms, including two on the ground floor that could serve as reception rooms. South East England, £500k: Outside, wrap-around gardens surround the property South East England, £500k: The heart of the home is a magnificent 24ft 6' lounge/diner South East England, £500k: The property further benefits from a ground-floor bathroom East England, £500k This impressive freehold detached house in the scenic village of Brantham, Suffolk, offers exceptional family accommodation with four generous bedrooms. The property showcases versatile living spaces with three reception rooms—two enjoying beautiful rear garden views—and a large modern fitted kitchen. East England, £500k: The master has an en-suite featuring an electronically operated shower East England, £500k: A second set of patio doors from the living room provides garden access East England, £500k: It has a large driveway accommodating two vehicles, and a single garage Wales, £500k Half-a-million pounds in Wales will get buyers an exceptional four-bedroom townhouse with a family bathroom, and a separate shower room, complemented by a recently fitted contemporary kitchen. It is located in the highly sought-after village of Tongwynlais, on the outskirts of Cardiff, coming with an impressive private rear garden with a patio and planted areas. Wales, £500k: Stylishly presented throughout, its an impressive semi-detached residence Wales, £500k: It has a spacious lounge with a balcony offering panoramic views Wales, £500k: It also has access to approximately one acre of shared communal land Scotland, £500k Back in Scotland, this eye-watering sum can purchase a six-bedroom detached converted steading with approximately 3.5 acres of land. Positioned just a short drive from the popular village of Peterculter, a suburb of Aberdeen, it also has a stunning modern kitchen, three bathrooms, and the unique addition of a dedicated cinema room. Scotland, £500k: The exterior is equally impressive, with a stone chip courtyard to the front Scotland, £500k: Practical amenities include a recently installed oil-fired heating system Scotland, £500k: The property's standout feature is the equestrian facilities London, £500k Based in prime Hackney Wick, a £500k spend will get a buyer a one-bedroom property in a sophisticated canal-side location. It also has a private terrace that provides serene water views - perfect for morning coffees or entertaining guests. London, £500k: It offers connectivity via the nearby Overground station and Elizabeth Line London, £500k: It has a stylish bathroom, all complemented by storage solutions throughout London, £500k: Designed with charm, its a leasehold apartment (Council Tax Band C) North East England, £600k This unique four-bedroom barn conversion, Prestwick Whins Farm, offers an exceptional blend of rustic charm and luxury in the picturesque village of Prestwick. The property features expansive living spaces with high ceilings and original exposed beams, plus a dedicated study and a cloakroom. North East England, £600k: The property has a kitchen with built-in appliances North East England, £600k: The master bedroom has a dressing room and bath North East England, £600k: The barn conversion has lots of natural light North West England, £600k At the top of the price range, the heart of Liverpool offers a modern detached family home with four bedrooms. Downstairs, the home impresses with versatile living spaces including a bright dining room, generous lounge with garden-facing bi-fold doors and an open-plan kitchen/diner. North West England, £600k: The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom North West England, £600k: It has a separate utility room and further dining room North West England, £600k: The property benefits from beautifully maintained gardens Yorkshire and The Humber, £600k Located in a private hamlet with idyllic views of Stoodley Pike valley, this beautiful four-bedroom barn conversion offers thick original walls, exposed beams and underfloor heating. But its standout feature is approximately 5 acres of land, stables, a field shelter, a grass exercise area, and direct access to off-road hacking and the Pennine Bridleway. Yorkshire and The Humber, £600k: It has a stunning fireplace, dining room and utility room Yorkshire and The Humber, £600k: It has the perfect blend of character, charm and luxury Yorkshire and The Humber, £600k: The stables make it perfect for equestrian enthusiasts East Midlands, £600k This spacious four-bedroom detached family home occupies a large private plot backing onto fields in the sought-after village of Harmston. Located just six miles from Lincoln with its direct trains to London Kings Cross, this freehold property offers well-presented accommodation including a 19ft living room. East Midlands, £600k: It has a feature brick fireplace and separate dining room East Midlands, £600k: The property has a well-appointed breakfast/kitchen East Midlands, £600k: The exposed timber beams give character to the luxury home West Midlands, £600k This impressive four-bedroom detached house offers generous accommodation in a desirable Birmingham location. The property features three versatile reception rooms, a fitted kitchen with a separate utility room, and a convenient downstairs WC. West Midlands, £600k: Upstairs boasts four well-proportioned bedrooms West Midlands, £600k: The master bedroom has an en-suite, plus there is a family bathroom West Midlands, £600k: The living room as a sought-after brick fireplace South West England, £600k Down in Bristol, £600k gets buyers a light and spacious five-bedroom end-of-terrace. The well-designed accommodation offers versatile living across three floors, and it is currently being let as an HMO. South West England, £600k: It features an entrance hall, with a large open plan kitchen room South West England, £600k: The first floor houses two bedrooms and two bathrooms South West England, £600k: Two additional bedrooms occupy the top floor South East England, £600k In the outskirts of Brighton and Hove, this sum will fetch buyers a five-bedroom detached chalet bungalow. It has two bath/shower rooms and boasts an outstanding open-plan living space with French doors overlooking and providing access to the generous rear garden. South East England, £600k: It benefits from a rear garden with fenced and mature hedges South East England, £600k: The property has a good-sized family room/study South East England, £600k: The sprawling home is perfect for multi-generational living East of England, £600k This impressive freehold property offers expansive family living with five generous bedrooms in a sought-after non-estate location. The versatile accommodation includes a well-proportioned living room that flows into a separate dining room with patio access. East of England, £600k: It has a fully-equipped kitchen featuring granite work surfaces East of England, £600k: The property also has a practical utility room with garden access East of England, £600k: The bedroom has a family bathroom with a four-piece suite Wales, £600k In Wales, £600k will stretch to a superb five-bedroom detached property in the peaceful village of Llanedi near Pontardulais. It looks somewhat like a castle, with over 2,850 square feet of thoughtfully designed space provides exceptional versatility. Wales, £600k: Accommodation includes three reception rooms and a generous lounge Wales, £600k: It also has a conservatory/dining room, and snug/study - alongside a kitchen Wales, £600k: Other benefits include ample off-road parking on a spacious gravelled driveway Scotland, £600k Perhaps revealing of the cheaper houses up north, Purple Bricks was not able to find a single property at the £600k price point in Scotland. The property market there has been consistently more affordable than down in England. In England, the average home costs 8.6 times the average annual wage, according to the Office for National Statistics, but this ratio falls to just 5.6 in Scotland. London, £600k Despite being at the most expensive price point on our list, £600k fetches just a studio apartment in the capital. However it is in one of the most desirable locations in the country - the 59th floor in a skyscraper in the heart of Canary Wharf. Despite its small size, it still offers high-quality finishes throughout, with west-facing panoramic views of the river and London's iconic skyline. Residents enjoy world-class amenities including a 24/7 concierge service, private cinema, three social lounges/co-working spaces, golf simulation room, table tennis facilities - plus ultra-fast hard-wired broadband and sophisticated air conditioning. London, £600k: The property has a fully-fitted kitchen with dining area London, £600k: It has a modern bathroom with a rainfall shower London, £600k: The property comes with access to a 56th-floor gym—one of Europe's highest
