The housing market has seen a huge boom since the first lockdown, in part due to the Chancellor's stamp duty tax holiday. 

But some properties aren't being snapped up as quickly as one would have thought. 

Some Weymouth homes are being considerably reduced in price, in the hopes for a faster sale.

So, if you're looking for a bit of a bargain or to get your foot on the property ladder now might be your chance to scoop up your dream home.

Here are five properties which have seen the greatest price reduction:

Commercial Road, DT4
£130,000

Dorset Echo:

According to Zoopla, this two-bedroom flat has seen the biggest overall price reduction since it was first listed.

This Swannery Court apartment was first listed for £200,000 but this price has been reduced by 35 per-cent since being listed for sale a year ago.

The major reduction in price could be down to the fact that the apartment is part of a retirement complex - properties like this are extremely difficult to resell as it's a niche market. 

However, the two-bedroom home has plenty to offer any prospective buyer with a spare £130,000.

Offered for sale with no onward chain the apartment has two bedrooms, shower room, living room and a kitchen.

The property sits on a secure gated development and has been well decorated and maintained throughout making it ideal for those who need to move straight in. 

The property can be found on Zoopla.

Kestrel View, DT3
£80,000

Dorset Echo:

The price of this one-bedroom flat has been slashed by more than 27 per-cent since first being listed.

It was first listed for sale in June 2020 when it was priced at £110. 000.

Since then, it has seen two price reductions being slashed by a total of £30,000.

The property is described as an ideal first time buy or buy to let investment and is located the desirable location of Broadwey. 

The ground floor apartment is just a short walking distance from a variety of shops and Upwey train station.

To the rear of the property is a private enclosed garden as well as a private driveway.

For more information visit Zoopla.

Lynch Lane, DT4
£20,000

Dorset Echo:

An absolute bargain for just £20,000 is this detached holiday home in the a sought-after Weymouth holiday park.

Built in 2017 this property is being offered in an 'as new' condition, boasting all the mod-cons needed for comfortable living. 

The property was first listed for £25,000 in May 2019 and was reduced by a fifth in June 2019. 

boasting two bedrooms and two reception rooms this property is described as boasting an excellent rental income. 

For more information visit Zoopla.

Belle Vue, DT4

£170,000

Dorset Echo:

This two bedroom flat was first listed for £195,000 on January 11, three days later the property was reduced by £25,000 to its current asking price. 

The duplex apartment sits in a prime position in the heart of Weymouth Harbour.

However, due to a slanted roof throughout this could put off potential buyers. 

The décor is neutral, allowing the new owner to put their own stamp on the property and truly make it their own.

The lounge of the property boasts a feature fireplace, complete with a woodburning stove.

Described as an investment this property is an ideal first buy or buy-to-let home. 

Find out more on Zoopla.

Icen Mews, Dorchester
£270,000

Dorset Echo:

Finally, this three bedroom home has seen a total price reduction of 12 per-cent since first being listed for sale in June

Since then, the property price has been slashed twice by a total of £30,000.

This might be down to the cosmetic renovation potential buyers would need to complete inside the property to bring it into the twenty first century. 

However, the property has bags of potential and could be a great place to live once the right buyer comes along.

Visit Zoopla for more.