Buying a property at auction can sometimes be a quick and easy alternative to more traditional methods of getting a foot on the property ladder. Here we have selected four from the current Paul Fosh Auctions catalogue which go up for sale next month at the Newport-based auction house’s first sale of 2017.

This mid terrace house with stone and brick elevations at the front is situated in a popular residential location. It comes complete with original features, two bedrooms and a spacious rear garden. The area in which it is found, is convenient for Bargoed town centre and the train station for links to other towns. This property is up for auction with a guide price of £18,000.

Lot 2: 8 St. Gwladys Avenue, Bargoed, CF81 8TA

This spacious ground floor flat is situated in a popular residential area and would be perfect for someone looking for their first buy or someone looking to buy with the intent of letting it out. The flat comes with two bedrooms, UPVC double glazing, gas central heating and a communal parking area. This property is up for auction at a guide price of £52,000.

Lot 84: Flat 1 Aneurin House, Heol Aneurin, Caerphilly, CF83 2PE

This two bedroom, mid terrace house, in Tredegar, is conveniently situated for access to the town centre and easy access to the main road also. This property has undergone some upgrading and benefits from UPVC double glazing and electric central heating, but would still benefit from further improvement. This property is up for auction at a guide price of £25,000.

Lot 87: 1A Market Street, Tredegar, Gwent, NP22 3NE

This traditional mid terrace house is situated in a popular residential area in Tredegar. The two bedroom house comes with UPVC double glazing, gas central heating and a rear garden but still could do with some updating. It is also well placed for easy access to both Tredegar and Ebbw Vale. This property is up for auction at a guide price of £25,000.

Lot 88: 7 King Street, Tredegar, NP22 4PA

The next Paul Auctions sale when these and 96 other properties will be on offer, is on Thursday, February 2, at The Park Inn Hotel, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff starting at 5pm.