WITH property prices set to soar over the coming months, why wait to invest your money?

Stephensons kicks off our selection of investment properties with a Victorian dwelling in Stillingfleet.

Mill House, The Gale, needs modernisation to realise its full potential but offers stables and a grass alongside spacious living accommodation.

Inside, there are three bedrooms, one with a cast iron fireplace, front and rear sitting rooms, a kitchen, bathroom, entrance lobby and entrance hall.

There is a large lawned garden to the front, one to the side and a small orchard set with apple trees. A small garden and vegetable patch lie to the rear, alongside on old brick and pantile wash house. There is a garage too.

Mill House is priced at £350,000.

If you are looking for a superb investment opportunity, then Hudson Moody is offering an end terraced house in Penley's Grove Street, York, for £750,000.

This property is divided into five self-contained studio flats with an enclosed courtyard and two separate cottages.

All the units have been recently refurbished and are currently bring in £39,360 per annum. The two cottages are about to be re-let on new six-month Assured Shorthold Tenancies and there is potential for further rental income.

The flats vary in layout, while cottage one has a living room with a clamp brick fireplace, kitchenette with integral chrome kitchen unit, a double bedroom and shower room, and cottage two has a living room, kitchen with modern fitted units and some appliances, a double bedroom and a shower room with a contemporary suite, Next, Naish has a three-bedroom apartment in Badger Court, Yarburgh Way, York, for £195,000, This first-floor apartment is within easy reach of York University and has large bedrooms, which are ideal for students.

There is a living/dining room with a tiled fireplace, kitchen with fitments and integrated equipment and a bathroom which was recently refitted with a four piece white suite.

Outside, there is a rear courtyard and communal grounds with lawn and flowering cherry trees.

Meanwhile, Rentons Countrywide is offering a three-bedroom mid terrace property with no above chain.

Priced at £180,000, this house in Burton Stone Lane has an entrance vestibule, reception hall, lounge, dining room, sitting room, breakfast kitchen, bathroom and a separate WC.

There is a rear yard with an outbuilding and the house benefits from gas central heating.

If you would prefer an apartment, have a look at Bootham Place.

This second floor two-bedroom apartment, offered by Winkworth, has a balcony and views of York Minster, with good access to the city centre.

The property, on the market for £172,500, has an open plan reception room and kitchen, with matching units and fitted Smeg appliances. The master bedroom has a timber framed double glazed window with views to the Minster, fitted wardrobes and a telephone point, while bedroom two has a loft access hatch.

The bathroom has a bath with shower attachment, vanity wash hand basin, WC and limestone effect ceramic tiling on the floor, Next, Your Move Anscombs in offering a mid terrace house in Diamond Street.

With two double bedrooms, double glazing and gas central heating, this property is within easy distance of York St John and boasts a lounge/dining room, converted attic space and a newly fitted kitchen and bathroom.

It is priced at £164,950.

Finally, Ashtons has a terrace house with four possible letting rooms.

This property, in Ambrose Street, Fulford Road, already has sitting tenants and brings an income of £220 a week.

There is a living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom with three-piece suite, an attic bedroom and two more bedrooms.

Outside, there is a walled courtyard with a store. It is priced at £194,950.