11 homes up for auction on Merseyside for £80,000
A whole host of homes have gone under the hammer on Merseyside for £80,000.
It's a difficult time to get onto the housing ladder[1] amid the cost of living crisis and high interest rates. But these homes could offer great investment opportunities for first time buyers. From terraces to semi-detached homes, and a commercial property that's currently used as a printing office, all of these properties are located across Wirral.
They are among 26 lots across Merseyside that have gone up for auction today (Wednesday) with Smith and Sons. Another property included in the auction is the former Cole Street Primary[2] in Birkenhead[3], which has planning permission to be turned into apartments.
Here are all the properties up for auction with a guide price of between £60,000-£90,000.
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16 Siverburn Avenue, Moreton - £80,000-90,000
16 Siverburn Avenue is up for auction on September 27 (Image: Smith and Sons)
This three bedroom semi detached house is just a short walk away from Moreton town centre. It's also within a few minutes drive of the seafront and coastal path and well placed for access to the motorway, shops and public transport.
The listing said: "It is offered at a realistic guide price to reflect the need for upgrading and on completion of the works, will be ideal for investment, onward sale or owner occupation."
4 Challis Street, Birkenhead - £70,000-£80,000
4 Challis Street in Birkenhead is up for auction on September 27 (Image: Smith and Sons)
This three bedroomed end terraced property is in an area popular for both investment and owner occupation. It is within five minutes drive of Junction 1 retail park where several national retailers are represented, the M.53 motorway and access to the Mersey tunnel leading to Liverpool city centre. Whilst in need of some upgrading and decoration, the property has gas central heating and double glazing and has larger than average rear gardens offering the opportunity to extend if required.
150 Paterson Street, Birkenhead - £70,000-80,000
150 Paterson Street in Birkenhead (Image: Smith and Sons)
This house on Paterson Street in Birkenhead is described as a "good sized end terraced house" just a short walk away from Birkenhead Park and town centre.
According to the listing, it is in need of some general upgrading but has had a new roof.
13 Rawcliffe Road, Birkenhead - £85,000-£95,000
13 Rawcliffe Road in Birkenhead (Image: Smith and Sons)
Another three bedroom terrace home included in the auction is this one on Rawcliffe Road in Birkenhead. The house is close to the local library and St Catherine's Health Centre.
It's also just a few minutes drive from Birkenhead town centre.
14 William Street, Wallasey - £75,000-85,000
14 William Street in Wallasey is up for auction (Image: Smith and Sons)
This property on William Street in Wallasey has two double bedrooms, a large kitchen and garden with a rear courtyard.
It's situated on a quiet cul de sac, close to the promenade.
According to the listing: "It enjoys a larger than average side garden allowing potential to extend if required or provide additional parking. It has been well looked after by the tenants who have been in occupation for some five years and the house has central heating, double glazing together with modern kitchen and bathroom fittings."
201 Beckwith Street, Birkenhead - £70,000-£80,000
201 Beckwith Street in Birkenhead is up for auction on September 27 (Image: Smith and Sons)
This two bedroom home on Beckwith Street in Birkenhead is close to Birkenhead Park.
According to the listing, it has been "nicely refurbished" and has a modern kitchen and bathroom fittings.
11 Morecroft Road, Birkenhead - £75,000-£85,000
11 Morecroft Road in Birkenhead (Image: Smith and Sons)
This house on Morecroft Road in Birkenhead is described as being "deceptively large" with three bedrooms.
The listing said: "It comes with three reception rooms and whilst in need of some refurbishment and decoration, this has been reflected in the realistic guide price."
138A Seaview Road, Wallasey - £60,000-£70,000
138A Seaview Road in Wallasey is up for auction (Image: Smith and Sons)
This three bed property on Seaview Road in Wallasey is situated close to an Asda.
It is in need of some modernisation and repair which is reflected in the guide price of £60,000-£70,000.
30 The Woodlands, Birkenhead - £80,000-£90,000
30 the Woodlands in Birkenhead is up for auction on September 27 (Image: Smith and Sons)
This three bedroom end terrace house is just a short walk away from Birkenhead town centre.
It is opposite a park and children's play area. According to the listing: "The property is in need of some general upgrading and decoration but has the benefit of central heating, UPVC double glazing and on-site parking."
11 Maybank Road, Birkenhead - £75,000-£85,000
11 Maybank Road in Birkenhead is up for auction on September 27 (Image: Smith and Sons)
This two bedroomed terraced house is situated close to St Catherine's Hospital and Birkenhead town centre.
It also benefits from good transport links to the Mersey Tunnels and M53. The house is currently let out for £595 per calendar month.
2 Rappart Road / 117 Brighton Street, Wallasey - £85,000-£95,000
2 Rappart Road / 117 Brighton Street, Wallasey is up for auction (Image: Smith and Sons)
This two storey commercial property has entrances from both Brighton Street and Rappart Road in Wallasey.
According to the listing, it has "great potential to either retain as ground floor commercial space with a self contained flat or to refurbish as a single dwelling or two flats." It is directly opposite the town hall and a couple of minutes walk from the promenade.
The property is currently occupied as a printing office. To find all of the properties included in the auction click here.[6]
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References
- ^ housing ladder (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ former Cole Street Primary (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ Birkenhead (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ Win £100 worth of groceries at Aldi in celebration of 1,000th store opening (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ Mum never got to say goodbye to son who went on a night out and never came home (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ the auction click here. (www.smithandsons.net)
- ^ The Liverpool Daily Post newsletter delves into the biggest stories on Merseyside (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)