Hilary Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14

This three-bedroom semi has a useful starting point: off-street parking, an enclosed rear garden and a layout with separate living and dining rooms. The interiors are dated, with visible surface wear and unfinished areas in the kitchen, while the garden would benefit from clearing and attention to the paving—giving a buyer clear scope for a light cosmetic refresh.

At £180,000, the asking price is broadly in line with the local average at £218 per sq ft, so the price comparison is reasonable rather than a clear bargain. The overall score is held back by the economics: purchase plus works looks tight against local benchmarks, so the project needs careful buying and budgeting despite its practical fundamentals.