Five fixer-uppers for under £18k available in Scotland right now

Getting on to the property ladder in Scotland is not usually something which can be done on the cheap.

But if you are willing to put in a little elbow grease, there are some great bargain fixer-uppers which could be moulded into their dream home.

We've put together a list of the best properties on the market that, with a bit of TLC, could be the perfect place to settle down in.

1 bedroom flat - Park Road, Ardrossan, North Ayrshire

£4,000

This red brick beauty is a great opportunity for investment (Rightmove)

The property's spacious fully fitted kitchen (Rightmove)

 

This one bedroom is an excellent investment opportunity on the west coast.

It comes complete with an entrance hall, large lounge, fitted kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom.

The best thing about this property is the price. At £4,000, injecting some cash into giving it a facelift will go a long way.

2 bedroom flat - Main Street, Dalmellington, Ayrshire

£10,000

You'll be situated right on the water in the popular village of Dalmellington (Rightmove)

The 2 bedroom flat's spacious lounge area (Rightmove)

 

A two bed for under £20k is unheard of these days, let alone one £10,000 cheaper.

A spacious lounge area is complimented by a recently fitted kitchen and bathroom as well as a back door.

Situated in the centre of the popular village, there is great potential to rent in a well-loved Scottish tourist area.

1 bedroom flat - Main Street, Newmilns, near Kilmarnock

£16,000

This old stone beauty could be yours for just £16,000 (Rightmove)

It comes with a fully fitted kitchen (Rightmove)

 

This old stone beauty is situated in a sleepy popular East Ayrshire town close to Kilmarnock.

Perfect for those looking for their first property, it comes with a light, spacious living area and fitted kitchen.

If you're planning to invest, with a little bit of work this could be a winner as its estimated rental price of £375 per month.

2 bedroom flat - Lochview, Cumnock, East Ayrshire

£15,000

With a bit of love, this could be perfect for a young family or a couple buying for the first time (Rightmove)

It comes with a large garden that could be turned into something special (Rightmove)

 

A young family or a couple buying for the first time might not find a better deal than this cottage flat cross.

Alongside its own garden you'll get an entrance hallway, lounge, kitchen, two double bedrooms and shower room.

You'll also be close to local amenities, including nursery and primary schooling as well as an outdoor swimming pool.

2 bedroom flat - Loudoun Road, Newmilns

£18,000

At £18,000 this is our 'priciest' option, but you'll get the most bang for your buck (Rightmove)

One of the Newmilns property's spacious rooms (Rightmove)

 

Despite being the 'priciest' of all our options, this spacious two bed definitely gets you the most bang for your buck.

Set in the country, £18,000 gets you an entrance hallway, lounge, kitchen, good sized bedroom, bathroom - with storage space - a rear garden and on street parking.

Great transport links mean you can be in shoppings hubs like Ayr, Kilmarnock and Glasgow in no time at all.

All the properties above can be found on Rightmove.