Market darlings for under $300,000

IF you are looking for your starter house for under $300,000, we have done the homework for you.You may be wondering if these houses even exist anywhere? Well, yes they do but you may have to look a little further out.Australasia’s biggest property group, Ray White, lists more than 8000 homes every single month ranging from modest cottages to harbourside mansions.There's more than 21,000 listings on raywhite.com today from across Australia to choose from.For $275,000 in South Australia you can get a one bedroom executive unit (pictured below) overlooking the marina at 615/1-2 Tarni Ct, New Port.Agents Nick Psarros and Petra Mells of Ray White Port Adelaide say this gorgeous contemporary low maintenance apartment was ideally suited for those looking for a “lock and leave lifestyle”.“This apartment offers a fantastic lifestyle - waterfront promenade, landscaped avenues, walk-ways, parks and walking distance to Semaphore Road's cafes, shops and the beach,” the duo say.

On the NSW central coast, just an hour south of Newcastle you’ll find this little neat one bedroom gem at 30/80 Dalnott Rd, Gorokan (below) for sale for $265.000.Ray White Thompson Partners sales agent Adam Hilder warned buyers to move quickly to secure this low maintenance option in the heart of Gorokan. He says the open plan living overlooked a common garden and was all on one level for easy access.

And what about 37 Tyson St, South Grafton? This tidy 3 bedroom home (below) is on over 1017sq m for $289,000 in the beautiful northern rivers region of NSW.The house is marketed through Ray White Grafton agent Lewis Campbell who is one of the Clarence Valley's emerging generation of young, driven and professional agents. Lewis is a certified estate agent working towards his auctioneering accreditation.

If you head to Goodna in Queensland, just 25km from the Brisbane CBD, you’ll find5 Howard Stwhich is low on price at $259,000 but high on style and opportunity.Ray White Redbank Plains agent Jason Lamborne says this affordable 3 bedroom home (below) has air conditioning - which is important to most buyers in the sunshine state - plus open plan living on 600sq m of land.

And over in West Ipswich, you’ll find this sweet little starter home at 101 Darling St (pictured below) for sale for $230,000 through Ray White North Ipswich principal Deanne Ramsey.

Up in Darwin, Korgan Hucent, director of Ray White Bayside, is marketing this neat four bedroom home at 46 McGuire Circuit, Moulden for $299,000.Mr Hucent, who has more than 20 years experience in the Darwin property market, said this solid single-level home (pictured below) that offers an affordable start.

In the West, there's a fabulous fully renovated townhouse option with nothing to do but move in.The three bedroom townhouse at 30a Casserley Ave, Girrawheen is pitched at “buyers in high $200,000s” by former investment banker turned sales agent Pauline Gately of Ray White North Quays.Renovated throughout, with a sleek new kitchen, bathroom, laundry and flooring, this property gem is perfect for first- time-buyers, down-sizers or investors alike.“Nestled at the rear of a gated community, and conveniently located close to public transportation, shopping, parks and schools, this home is bound to tick lots of boxes,” Ms Gately said.

In Tasmania, it would be hard to go past 3 Parua Rd, Newham which is on the market with Ray White Launceston duo Matthew Paul and Steve McCann for $225,000-$240,000.“It ticks all the boxes........solid brick, 3 bedrooms, cosy lounge, kitchen with built in pantry, polished floor boards and single, lock up garage and workshop space,” they say.And finally, this renovated maisonette at 72 Ormond St, Clearview in South Australia (below) on a 547sq m is for sale for $279,000 - $299,000 through Ray White City Edge principal Jason Spagnuolo and sales agent Nick Borrelli.“The block is deep, approximately 27 metres from the house to the rear fence, offering room for the younger family to move and grow, or an opportunity for the purchaser to extend."