It is a pretty well known fact that taking that first step onto the property ladder is incredibly difficult.
From saving for a deposit, to being accepted for your first mortgage, there are a lot of hoops to jump through and it can be stressful.
And that is before you even look at the price of properties.
Finding a cheaper option, can alleviate the pressure slightly and give you that highly desired step onto the first rung of the ladder, which will then hopefully lead to more later down the line.
And although there are plenty of high six and seven-figure homes up for sale in Northampton and Northamptonshire, there are also some great options for properties costing much less.
There are several one-bedroom flats around the town, including in the town centre for five-figure sums or low six-figure prices.
Below are nine flats for sale in Northampton for £110, 000 or under.
(Marketed by Rightmove and listed by various estate agents - see picture captions for details).
5. Albury Court, off Barrack Road
This second floor flat has a separate kitchen and living room as well as spacious double bedroom and an allocated car parking space. On the market for 102,900. Listed by: Carter Williams Photo: Carter Williams
6. Vernon Terrace, off Billing Road
The property comprises an entrance porch, bathroom, bedroom and a kitchen/lounge area with fitted electric hob and oven. Outside, there is an allocated parking space. All this could be yours for 105,000. Listed by: William H Brown Photo: William H Brown
7. Brooks Close, Wootton
This studio flat has a kitchen area with built-in electric oven, hob and extractor fan, open plan living accommodation with storage cupboard and shower room, as well as an allocated parking space and a balcony overlooking Wootton. On the market for 106,000. Listed by: HomeMove Photo: HomeMove
8. Woodpecker Way, East Hunsbury
This one bed-room flat has an en-suite bathroom and semi-open plan kitchen and living room through archways. On the market for 100,000. Listed by: William H Brown Photo: William H Brown