The UK's most affordable apartment is available for only £1, but there is a condition.

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own property but felt like it would take a lifetime to save up for one? Well, the good news is, a one-bedroom flat in Birmingham has just hit the market for an incredibly low price of £1. Yes, you read that right, just one pound! However, like most things in life, there's a catch.

The third-floor flat may seem like a dream come true, but it does require quite a bit of modernizing. So, if you're someone who loves a good DIY project, this might just be the perfect opportunity for you. The previous owners did have electricity, water, and sewage connected to the property, but the listing does mention that these connections haven't been tested. Hopefully, everything is in working order, but let's keep our fingers crossed just in case.

Of course, a property with such a low price tag is bound to have some financial implications. Aside from the cost of the flat itself, there is also an annual service charge of £1,374, a one-time administration fee of £1,200, and a buyer's premium of £1,200. But don't let that discourage you, because as the auction house listing states, this property simply "must sell". That's why it has been given a minimum guide price of just £1.

Despite the fixer-upper nature of this flat, there are still plenty of reasons to be excited about it. For one, it's located close to the city centre and just a stone's throw away from the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the O2 Academy. And let's not forget about the walkway-come-balcony outside, perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning or taking in the sights of the West Midlands streets.

And if you think this is just a rare occurrence in the UK, think again. Earlier this year, a town in France also sold a house for just €1. The catch? Well, the house was in need of some serious renovations and had been unoccupied for 12 years. But the town hall was willing to sponsor the cost of renovations, which were estimated to be around €127,800. This was all part of their plan to attract more people to the area, as the town currently only has 9,000 permanent residents.

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