IT'S that time of year again. Hordes of students pack their laptops and pint glasses and move into their shared pad somewhere in York.

If you're looking to buy a property where they can work, rest and party, have a look at these.

Students love to live with their friends and need a large pad to accommodate them all. A five-bedroom end terrace in Crombie Avenue could be just the ticket, on the market for just £162,950.

There is a lounge, kitchen with a range of wall and base units, a downstairs toilet and a bathroom.

Outside there are front, side and rear gardens with a brick outhouse.

Meanwhile, Ashtons has a four-bedroom period town house in Longfield Terrace, Bootham.

Priced at £315,000, this three-storey property boasts a modern kitchen with integral appliances including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, five ring gas hob and a triple oven.

There is a dining room, a study and a master bedroom which is currently being used as a first-floor lounge. Outside, there are forecourts and a detached rear garage.

Next, Hunters has a three-bedroom mid terrace in Garth Terrace.

With gas central heating and extensive double glazing, the property boasts two reception rooms, one of which could be used as a fourth bedroom.

There is a large kitchen with a gas hob and electric oven, downstairs bathroom and a first-floor shower room.

Outside there is a forecourt and a courtyard.

The property is priced at £177,500.

If you're looking for a large property with potential, have a look at 2 Carey Street, Fulford Road.

Spread over four floors, this town house has been beautifully refurbished and offers three bedrooms.

There is a basement kitchen, living room, master bedroom with en suite shower room and a house bathroom.

Outside, there is a brick outhouse.

The property is on the market for £249,950. Contact Naish.

Next, Halifax has a three-bedroom property in Bad Bargain Lane.

Priced at £177,950, the property has an impressive dining kitchen with double glazed French doors which lead to a conservatory.

There is an entrance lobby, sitting room and a bathroom. The third bedroom could also be used as a study.

Outside there is a low maintenance garden and a large drive.

Alternatively, look at 58 Sixth Avenue, Heworth, priced at £169,950.

This town house has three double bedrooms, a lounge with feature fire, kitchen/dining room and a bathroom.

The property is alarmed and has gas-fired central heating and double glazing.

Contact Your Move Anscombs.

Maybe you'd like to buy an apartment for your student son or daughter.

Hudson Moody is marketing 29 Martins Court, a spacious two-bedroom apartment within a mile of the city centre.

The apartment has an open plan living/dining room, fitted kitchen with appliances, a master bedroom with en-suite shower room and a bathroom.

There is an allocated parking space and communal gardens.

The apartment is on the market for £179,950.

Hudson Moody is also marketing 10 Rawcliffe House, Cobhan Way.

Priced at £164,950, this tastefully decorated second floor apartment is situated within a modern development on the northern side of the city centre.

All the rooms are double glazed and there are thermostatic slim line electric heaters to the main rooms.

There are two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen with wall and base units, an integral stainless steel oven and hob.

There is also a parking space.