The property market has a lot on offer, from new builds that are ready to be moved in, to doer-uppers that let you make the home your own.
If you'd prefer to make your home a project, you might look at auctions and try your luck at getting a steal.
Of course, auctions can be very stressful as you try and barter and get a deal on a one-of-a-kind home in your local area.
And that's no different for London as there are plenty of homes on auction that is quickly snapped up and sold for a profit.
This includes this reasonably-sized one bed flat near Lewisham that is going up for auction with a guide price of £205,000.
Take a look inside this auctioned flat near Lewisham
Set upstairs in a traditional Victorian home, the rooms are large and each has good-sized sashed-style windows.
Although the home needs a lot of work done to modernise, there is a lot of potential on offer.
The reception room is a good size and has a number of electrical outlets, along with the chance to open up the fireplace.
The kitchen has plenty of storage space with the current fittings showing its future potential along with what works for the size of the room.
The bathroom is in need of some cleaning and modernisation but is a very decent sized.
It has space for a bath and an added overhead shower, plus storage space and a mirror.
Outside the garden has a mixed range of patio and green area, with space for a shed and seating.
You can see the full listing now on Zoopla.
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