Looking for houses in the Bournemouth area can be a tricky task, especially with house prices almost continually on the rise.

Sites like Rightmove and Zoopla are popular for checking out potential options, but they are not the only way to go about it.

Checking out properties that are set to go up for auction could lead to you getting a good price for your next home.

Here are a few that are set to go up for sale in the Bournemouth area over the next couple of weeks that you could get your hands on.

Flat in Donoughmore Road

Bournemouth Echo: Flat 2 at 16 Donoughmore RoadFlat 2 at 16 Donoughmore Road (Image: Google Streetview)

Address: Flat 2, 16 Donoughmore Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4HG

Guide price: £100,000

A two-bedroom first-floor apartment in Boscombe is being put up for auction which is currently let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement.

It contains a "spacious" lounge, separate kitchen, bathroom and one double and one single bedroom.

Additionally, it has off-road parking to the front and shared use of a rear garden.

The auction for this property is being held online, starting at 10am on Wednesday, November 30.

See the full listing on the Town & Country Property Auctions South website here.

Detached house in Alma Road

Bournemouth Echo: The house in Alma RoadThe house in Alma Road (Image: Google Streetview)

Address: 18 Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AN

Guide price: £325,000

This detached four-bedroom house in Alma Road is being put up for auction.

It is described as being "within easy reach" of both Winton and Charminster high streets, as well as having a large rear garden.

The auction is being held online and ends at 12pm on Tuesday, November 29. See the full listing on the IAmSold website here.

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Flat in Tollard Court

Bournemouth Echo: Tollard CourtTollard Court (Image: Google Streetview)

Address: Flat 23/A, Tollard Court, West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EH

Starting price: £140,000

A flat in Tollard Court is being put up for auction, which is set on a cliff top not too far away from the town centre.

On its page, it says the flat has been "extensively renovated" with an "ultra modern" kitchen with built-in appliances and a "futuristic" shower room suite.

The auction is being held online and ends at 12pm on Thursday, November 24. See the full listing on the IAmSold website here.