Hart Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11

At £140,000, this two-bedroom terrace is priced well below the local average per square foot, giving buyers a comparatively cheap entry point. Two reception rooms, two double bedrooms and an enclosed rear garden provide a practical base for a substantial improvement project, with scope to refresh the interiors and reshape the garden to suit a new owner. Its Wednesfield position, close to amenities and New Cross Hospital, adds appeal for both owner-occupiers and landlords.

The overall opportunity is weaker than the asking-price comparison alone suggests: the photographed interiors and garden need significant attention, and deterioration to the rear brickwork needs inspection to establish what repairs are appropriate. The asking price is a guide to value rather than a guarantee of the final economics; the project’s heavy scope means the price advantage needs to be weighed against the work and programme involved.