There may be fewer house sales completing just now, but you can still use this time to consider purchasing a property.

Whether that be buying a fixer-upper as an investment or getting onto the housing market for the first time.

Bath isn’t known for being cheap, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still properties at the lower end of the market to put your stamp on.

And once the economy recovers, they could end up being a great choice of investment.

Here are the five cheapest properties being advertised on Rightmove in Bath right now.

We have discounted parking spaces, over-55s, partial ownership and park homes from the list.

1) One bedroom apartment on Wells Road, £150k

Property for sale on Wells Road
Property for sale on Wells Road

Located just 0.3 miles from the city centre, with a private entrance accessed from under the railway arches, you will find this basement studio flat.

Once through the railway arch, and across a parking area, steps then lead up to the private front door. This opens into the sitting room, which has a good size bay window looking towards the front.

Behind this room is a space occupied by a kitchenette at one end, and the bedroom at the other.

A small lobby then has space for a cupboard housing the water tank, as well as a door opening into the vaulted bathroom.

Externally, a small gravelled area provides some outside space.

See the listing here.

2) One bedroom apartment at Nelson Place East, £150k

Property for sale on Nelson Place East
Property for sale on Nelson Place East

This self-contained studio flat is within walking distance to the town centre and recently refurbished.

The Grade II listed home is on the doorstep of the city's shops and facilities.

Currently vacant this property would ideally suit the first time investor.

The opportunity exists to purchase either individually or as a portfolio of three properties in the same building.

Find the listing here.

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3) One bedroom flat, Caroline Buildings, £150k

This Grade II listed studio flat benefits from a separate kitchen and bathroom, its own entrance and is only a short walk to Widcombe Village and the city.

It's an ideal investment opportunity, its listing claims.

Property for sale at Caroline Buildings
Property for sale at Caroline Buildings

The apartment is located on the lower ground floor and accessed via an external staircase from the front garden to the property.

The kitchen is fitted with electric oven and hob and the bathroom has a three piece white suite with a feature original Bath stone wall.

Find the full listing here.

4) One bedroom apartment on Wells Road, offers in excess of £150k

Property for sale on Wells Road
Property for sale on Wells Road

Set within this Grade II listed building is this well presented first floor apartment.

The bright accommodation begins with an entrance hall leading to the sitting room, the listing says.

Offering city views to the rear the sitting room also has a stone hearth and fitted cupboards.

A modern kitchen leads from the sitting room with a built in fridge and dishwasher and also enjoys the views to the rear.

A double bedroom sits to the front of the apartment and a modern bathroom comprising of white suite completes the accommodation.

See the full details on Rightmove.

5) Studio apartment for sale. Paragon, 160k

Property for sale at the Paragon
Property for sale at the Paragon

This beautiful terrace was built at the turn of 18th Century.

The property is adjacent to George Street at the top of town with buzzing Walcot Street just below. An ideal place to live, its listing claims.

This tidy studio has a room to the rear overlooking the communal lawn. There is a separate kitchen and bathroom. The heating is electric.

Find the full listing on Rightmove here.