Want to buy a house but can’t afford a huge deposit?

There are some beautiful houses up for grabs in County Durham- and some of them are an absolute steal.

Here are five properties on Zoopla which you can buy for less than £100,000.

Wordsworth Avenue
£20,000

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This three bedroom property is in need of refurbishment- but it has the potential to be a really lovely place to live.

It was last sold in 2004 for £40,000- now the house is less than half of that price.

The property benefits from a fully enclosed garden, as well as a single detached garage.

Want to learn more? View the Zoopla listing.

Peterlee
£85,000

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This property is described as a “spacious” family home with a large living and kitchen area.

Owners benefit from a front and rear garden with decent sized bedrooms.

There is also great potential to extend into the attic and transform it into something fantastic.

Find out more on Zoopla.

Percy Terrace, Stanley
£28,000

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This two bedroom house is in need of refurbishment- but it’s an absolute steal if you have the time and funds to renovate.

The property is close to Annfield Plain and owners have forecourt garden access.

You can find out more on Zoopla.

Shildon
£50,000

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This Coronation Avenue property is ideal for investors or first time buyers.

It has three “generous” sized bedrooms and gardens to the front and rear of the building.

It’s also described as a “bright and airy” accommodation.

Find out more on Zoopla.

Poplar Street, Stanley
£29,950

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Looking for a two bedroom house?

This property also benefits from a bathroom and there is a yard to the rear of the house.

There is also an artificial fireplace in the lounge.

Curious to learn more? Visit Zoopla.