According to the UK House Price Index, as of November last year the average home in the UK sold for £270,300.
It’s no wonder, then, that so many buyers are turning to Europe instead to purchase property – where there are plenty of homes available for the price of a second-hand car.
Note, of course, that since Brexit UK residents can only spend 90 out of each 180 days on the continent now.
However, that does not appear to be putting off buyers – who often will be able to rent out their property for a pretty penny during the times where they cannot be there themselves.
Spain continues to take the top spot for Brits buying abroad for a life in the sun, but Italy, France and Portugal remain popular, with countries such as Romania, Bulgaria, Latvia and Hungary increasingly being selected by more adventurous homeowners.
To help you in your search, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most amazing properties you can buy right now in Europe for under £100,000 – and starting from just £4,000.
SPAIN
Luque, Cordoba, Andalucia
The property consists of 3 bedrooms, a family bathroom, living room, separate diner, kitchen and utility room
The lush rocky hills of the Subbeticas Natural Park in Cordoba, Spain
It’s a bit scruffy in places, but with a splash of paint and a bit of updating it should make a lovely home
Located in the heart of Luque, a small town on the edge of the Subbeticas Natural Park, this spacious three-bedroom townhouse has had a hefty price reduction.
It’s a bit scruffy in places, but with a splash of paint and a bit of updating it should make a lovely home.
Luque, with around 3,000 inhabitants, is prettily set upon a hillside and boasts a castle and medieval defensive walls.
GETTING THERE: Seville Airport is 93km away.
BUY IT: Available with Inland Andalucia from £18,356/€21,000
Villamartin, Costa Blanca
The apartment features a bright open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area that opens onto a private balcony
The charming one-bedroom penthouse apartment is located in the ever-popular Villamartin area
Residents enjoy access to four communal swimming pools and beautifully landscaped gardens
This one-bedroom apartment is located near Villamartin golf course, shops, bars and restaurants.
The apartment features a bright open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area opening on to a private balcony with panoramic views of the salt lakes and the Mediterranean.
The complex boasts four communal swimming pools and landscaped gardens.
GETTING THERE: Murcia Airport is 38km away.
BUY IT: On sale with 5Real Estate with £86,543/€99,000.
ITALY
Sant’Angelo Limosano, Molise
The petite townhouse with independent entrance is situated in the quaint old quarter of Sant’Angelo Limosano
Surprisingly few people have heard of Molise, yet this is one of the most beautiful, historically engaging areas of Italy
The main entrance leads directly into the kitchen with a window and a fireplace
Situated in the quaint old quarter of the town, this cute little townhouse has a kitchen with a living area and fireplace, a double bedroom and a cellar. There is also scope to enlarge the current bathroom.
Known as the ‘forgotten region’ of Italy, Molise is often overlooked by buyers – but is both an historic and engaging place, offering diverse landscapes from Apennine mountains to Adriatic beaches, as well as a tranquil Italian experience away from the crowds.
GETTING THERE: Naples and Pescara Airports are both around 145km away.
BUY IT: Available with Abruzzo Rural Property from £6,993/€8,000).
Pontremoli, Lunigiana, Massa and Carrara
A short walk from the centre of Pontremoli sits an ancient stone watermill with two bedrooms and two bathrooms
Pontremoli in Massa and Carrara is a city crisscrossed by rivers with ancient bridges
The property boasts a kitchenette with a large living room
Once an ancient water mill, this lovely two-bedroom property is located just steps from the centre of Pontremoli, a charming town steeped in history and crisscrossed by rivers with ancient bridges.
It has a train station, allowing quick access to the seaside resorts, and all around are hills, woods, vineyards and olive groves overlooking the Apuan Alps.
GETTING THERE: Pisa Airport is 90km away.
BUY IT: On sale with Terra di Lunigiana from £100,533/€115,000.
FRANCE
Mohon, Morbihan, Brittany
This home is perfectly situated for access to many larger towns for visits and shopping, offering privacy and countryside life whilst not being isolated
The village of Mohon has an active social community, and a bar/ restaurant and fresh bread is available each day
On the ground floor is a kitchen-diner full of natural light. The hallway leads to a living room, an enclosed utility room and a WC
Reduced from €131,250, this three-bedroom house surrounded by a sizeable garden with mature trees is accessible from the road, via a long, green drive.
Walks and lakes abound, and the medieval city of Josselin, with its canal and chateau, is just 14 minutes away. Mohon itself also has a bar/restaurant for locals to frequent.
GETTING THERE: Nantes Airport is 121km away.
BUY IT: On sale with Agence Newton from £100,533/€115,000.
Castillon-la-Bataille, Gironde
This property, an hour from Bordeaux, is a village house with a kitchen, living room and bathroom on the ground floor
The impressive town centre is framed by the Place Charles de Gaulle and church of Castillon-la-Bataille
Situated in a charming little village, close to a shop and restaurant, the property is in need of restoration
Although in good condition, this charming two-bedroom house with a garden in a lovely village could do with restoration, and has a large attic that could be converted into additional living space – subject to necessary permits being obtained.
Located in the southwestern village of Castillon, the property also benefits from rail connections to both Bordeaux and Bergerac.
GETTING THERE: Bordeaux Airport is 53km away.
BUY IT: On sale with Beaux Villages from £78,690/€90,000.
GREECE
Amerikis Square, Kypseli, Athens
The building in Amerikis Square, in the heart of Athens, combines historical charm with the potential for renewal
The apartment’s location offers easy access to all cultural and commercial centres of Athens
A renovation can transform this property into a unique investment opportunity
Buying a bolthole in the centre of a European capital is usually out of most people’s reach, but this bright one-bedroom apartment, with a small balcony is surprisingly inexpensive.
Constructed in 1955, the building itself has an historical charm, with the wooden floor of the apartment providing a sense of warmth.
GETTING THERE: Athens Airport is 25kms away.
BUY IT: On sale with Engel & Voelkers from £48,967/€56,000.
Pentapoli, Emmanouel Pappas, Central Macedonia
The two-storey property is facaded and bright with mosaic and wood floors
This two-bedroom house on the Greek mainland needs a little TLC, but once shipshape could prove a lovely rural retreat.
Built in 1926, it retains some attractive period features, such as mosaic and wood floors.
Pentapoli itself is an attractive, small town, with around 770 inhabitants.
GETTING THERE: Athens Airport is 143km away.
BUY IT: On sale with Remax Choice from £17,488/€20,000.
Kalyves, Halkidiki, Central Macedonia
An elegant and well-kept property in a beautifully landscaped environment
Vatonia River flows through olive orchards near Kalyves, Halkidiki in Greece
The apartment is spacious, bright and functional with its own kitchen and bathroom. It is fully equipped and beautifully decorated
This spacious, bright, well-maintained one-bedroom apartment within attractively landscaped gardens has a lovely beach just a three-minute walk away.
Kalyves Polygyrou is a charming, working village, and many of the local population focus on agriculture – particularly the production of green olives and olive oil.
GETTING THERE: Thessaloniki Airport is 75km away.
BUY IT: On sale with Engel & Voelkers from £94,444/€108,000
BULGARIA
Nikolaevo, Stara Zagora
This house is situated in the mountainous village of Nikolaevo, with a magnificent natural setting
The region provides fresh air, nice views and excellent conditions for walking, biking and hiking
The house is in need of restoration. But there are concrete floors and wooden window frames – plus it is currently only €4,500
If you don’t have considerable DIY skills, you’ll definitely need to engage a builder for this one – and something will need to be done with the dodgy wallpaper too.
That said, there’s loads of potential in this stone and brick three-bedroom detached house in the mountain town of Nikolaevo in central Bulgaria, less than an hour away from the popular town of Veliko Tarnovo.
The property is set in a magnificent natural setting, offering absolute peace and tranquility.
GETTING THERE: Varna Airport is 170km away.
BUY IT: On sale with Ideal Homes from £3,935/€4,500.
Panorama Bay, Sveti Vlas
A spacious two-bedroom apartment located on the ground floor in the Panorama Bay complex in Sveti Vlas
Sveti Vlas is a charming, quieter Black Sea resort in Bulgaria, nestled between the Balkan Mountains and the coast
This apartment combines comfort, functionality and a desirable location, making it an excellent choice for personal use or holiday stays
This snazzy two-bed apartment is in a development close to the sea, and features an outdoor swimming pool with a children’s section, and landscaped green areas and relaxation zones.
Nestled at the foot of the Stara Planina mountains, the Black Sea resort of Sveti Vlas is a quieter, family-friendly alternative to nearby Sunny Beach. Its modern Dinevi Marina is popular, with yachts, shops, and dining.
GETTING THERE: Burgas Airport is 26km away.
BUY IT: On sale with IBG Real Estates from £87,454/€100,000.
TURKEY
Seydikemer, Fethiye
This lovely apartment is located on a quiet retreat complex made up of privately owned villas and apartments called Ceylan Country Club
The quaint town has a picturesque riverside setting and there is a popular weekly market every Friday where local produce, clothes and homewares can be bought
The two-bed, two-bath property is nestled on the Esen river valley, situated in foothills of the Taurus Mountains
This two-bedroom apartment is in a complex with a large central pool, and enjoys panoramic views overlooking the Esen river valley.
Situated in the foothills of the Taurus Mountains, the property is surrounded by pine forests, and Seydikemer, a ten-minute drive, has an abundance of facilities and a weekly market.
The location offers the tranquility of unspoilt Turkey, yet within easy reach of larger towns and tourist attractions, such as Fethiye, around a 30-minute drive.
GETTING THERE: Dalaman Airport is 65km away.
BUY IT: On sale with Property Wizard Turkey from £95,000.
Antalya Kepez, Antalya
This new complex boasts a variety of amenities in the ever-attractive Antalya region
The stylish apartment is located in the Altinova Sinan neighbourhood in the Kepez district of Antalya
On the complex there is a basketball court, communal pool, playground, tennis court and Turkish bath
The new-build studio apartments here are situated within a project consisting of 165 apartments.
There’s public transport just 300m away, and you’re a kilometre from the Mall of Antalya, five kilometres from the marina, 10km from the Old Town, and 14km from Konyaalti Beach.
The complex has a communal pool, playground, sauna and Turkish bath and other facilities.
GETTING THERE: Antalya Airport is 5km away.
BUY IT: On sale with Antalya Homes from £44,165/$50,500.
PORTUGAL
Algodres, Fornos de Algodres, Guarda
The gorgeous stone house is located in the centre of Algodres village, only 3km from the fully serviced town of Fornos de Algodres
The gorgeous landscapes at the Serra da Estrela mountain range in Portugal
The house has a kitchen on the ground floor and a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor
This centrally located one-bed property offers sweeping views over the Serra de Estrela mountain range, which can be enjoyed via the small balcony.
Reduced from €23,500, the house is an ideal base to experience the Portuguese rural way of life, as well as the historical heritage of Algodres, with ancient megalithic tombs nearby.
There is a river beach, and a railway station just five kilometres away for those wishing to go further afield.
GETTING THERE: Porto Airport is 180km away.
BUY IT: On sale with Remax from £18,365/€21,000.
Corte do Gago, Azinhal, Castro Marim, Algarve
The very attractive Algarvian house, with authentic elements and a natural, warm atmosphere
The home is located in the picturesque village of Corte do Gago, a coastal southeastern haven
Two living areas and panoramic views await at this beautiful property – which has a peach tree outside
This cosy, traditional Algarvian one-bedroom house in the picturesque village of Corte do Gago enjoys panoramic mountain views, and the beach and supermarket are just 20 minutes away.
It is an ideal home for a holiday residence or investment.
GETTING THERE: Faro Airport is 47km away.
BUY IT: On sale with Casas Do Sotavento for £100,533/€115,000.
LATVIA
Zvejniekciems, Saulkrasti
A sunny, bright apartment in the centre of the Latvian capital of Riga
Despite it being a capital city, amazing nature including beautiful beaches are just a short journey away
This colourful, light-filled one-bed apartment within a property built in 1976 was extensively renovated in 2012
This colourful, bright, one-bed apartment within a property built in 1976 was extensively renovated in 2012 – and is just 500 metres from the Baltic Sea.
It is an ideal base for enjoying a nature-focused lifestyle, with quiet beaches, hiking, and seafood restaurants nearby.
Public transport is 200 metres away, and shops are 100 metres distant.
GETTING THERE: Riga Airport is 65km away.
BUY IT: On sale with Habita from £52,000/€59,500.
CYPRUS
Tersefanou, Larnaca
The gorgeous resort complex boasts a communal pool with bar and allocated car parking spaces
It is also a short distance to the nearest sandy beach and offers easy access to the motorways leading to all major towns, including a 20-minute drive to Larnaca
The properties all have an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area which also leads out onto the balcony
Built in 2011, the one-bedroom apartments here have an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area leading to a balcony.
The complex has a communal pool with bar and gardens. It’s 10 minutes to the local shops and amenities and 15 minutes to the nearest beach.
GETTING THERE: Larnaca Airport is 7km away.
BUY IT: On sale with Cyprus Emerald from £69,060/€79,000.
Kapparis, Famagusta
The apartment features a spacious open-plan living and dining area with fitted kitchen, a bright and airy double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, and a contemporary bathroom
It is situated within close distance to the beautiful sandy beach, shops, restaurants and all essential amenities
The beautifully renovated one-bedroom ground floor space offers the perfect combination of comfort, style and convenience
Reduced from €110,000, this renovated one-bedroom ground floor apartment is just five minutes from the local shops, amenities and beach.
Featuring spacious open-plan living, there is a covered veranda, perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing in the sun.
Kapparis itself is popular with Britons, and other Europeans and has plenty of shops, bars and restaurants.
GETTING THERE: Larnaca Airport is 55km away.
BUY IT: On sale with Cyprus Emerald from £86,548/€99,800.
