Abercorn Road, London, NW7

At £150,000, this is a notably cheap asking price for the area: £249 per sq ft against a local average of £628. That gives a buyer scope to acquire a one-bedroom ground-floor flat with a private entrance and garden sections at a substantial discount, though the cash-buyer requirement and 30 years left on the lease are important constraints. The listing says higher offers must be submitted in writing before exchange, so check the current position with the agent.

This is a heavy project rather than a cosmetic refresh. The photographed living area has worn finishes and staining, while the kitchen and shower room are tired; the front garden also needs clearing. The private entrance, garden sections and proximity to Mill Hill East Tube offer a distinctive base to reshape and improve, and no obvious major roof or structural defect is visible in the exterior view.