A detective constable has left Greater Manchester Police in shame after he was found to have repeatedly messaged a 'vulnerable' victim of domestic abuse repeatedly while off duty.
10.02.2024 - 08:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Those who have watched BBC's Homes Under the Hammer will know that buying a property at an auction is a worthwhile investment. Not only can you buy a house at a much cheaper price than on the traditional market, but you often have the opportunity to add value and make a good profit when it comes to selling.
Property auctions take place across the region every month, and there are a great selection of homes up for grabs in Greater Manchester next week. Estate agents and auctioneers McHugh & Co are holding an online auction on Valentine's Day (February 14) with a range of doer-upper style properties on offer.
With guide prices starting from just £30,000, each of these homes requires a fair bit of gutting and renovation - but they have the potential to become great homes to live in or rent out. It is well worth taking a look at what these houses have to offer and registering your interest ahead of the auction day.
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Here are the five best bargains on offer across the region:
£30,000
This three-bed terraced house in Ince, Wigan has one of the cheapest guide prices on offer at £30,000, but it would need a lot of work put into it. It currently has peeling walls and missing floorboards, but would be a great project for anyone up for the challenge.
Listed as 'requiring complete modernisation', the home has an entrance hall and three rooms on the ground floor - a living room, dining room and kitchen - and three bedrooms and one bathroom on the first floor. There is also a small yard at the rear.
The house is situated in a cul-de-sac close to Wigan town centre's amenities. Nearby transport links include Wigan Wallgate, Ince and Wigan
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