HAVE A peek inside these Southampton properties which have been the top of the list for potential property buyers.

Soaring UK house prices mean it is now cheaper to rent than buy a home when it comes to monthly payments, according to research site Hamptons.

However, many people are very keen to purchase a property in the city.

So whether you're thinking of moving somewhere new, getting on to the property ladder or enjoy being nosey, these properties are the most popular on Zoopla right now.

Greenlea Crescent, Southampton SO16

Guide price £210,000

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This detached two bedroom bungalow is in need of some modernisation, but it would make the perfect project for someone looking to create their dream home.

The property has a large driveway and garage as well as a rear garden with views over the playing fields.

September Close, West End, Southampton SO30

£210,000

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This three bedroom semi-detached house offered with no chain is tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac in West End.

The property has "fantastic potential" and is situated on a good plot with a block paved driveway and garage to the front and a rear garden backing onto treeline. 

Fox & Sons are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £250,000 for this property.

Anyone wishing to place an offer on this property should contact Fox & Sons at 390c Bitterne Road, SO18 1BY or before exchange of contracts.

Bitterne, Southampton, SO18

£300,000

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This generous two bedroom property has many exciting assets.

There are two double bedrooms, a lounge with an open fireplace that leads to the garden, and is gas central heated and double glazed.

The rear garden has a large patio seating area, lawned area and decked area. 

It is also ideally located to a range of good schools.

Cumbrian Way, Southampton SO16

£240,000

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On offer with no forward chain, this four bedroom house is the ideal purchase for somebody looking to put their own stamp on a property.

The ground floor compromises of a fitted kitchen and separate open plan living and dining room with sliding doors that open out to the garden.

Externally the property offers a private rear garden and to the front there is a dropped curb with potential for plenty of off road parking.

Bursledon Road, Southampton SO19

£300,000

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Set back behind a large driveway and front garden is this two bedroom detached bungalow.

Along with two double bedrooms, this property boasts a modern fitted kitchen breakfast room, lounge, four piece bathroom suite and a spacious entrance hall.

The rear garden is of a "excellent size" and offers a good degree of privacy and benefits from a part converted garage.