Many people will be rejoicing at the news of a stamp duty holiday.

This week Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a temporary holiday on stamp duty on the first £500,000 of property sales until March 2021.

It is hoped that move will help to boost the housing market following the coronavirus lockdown.

So, with this in mind, here are five properties for sale in Watford that you can snap up for just under the threshold of £500,000.

Coates Way, Watford

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Sitting £50 below the new threshold is this three bed link-detached house on the market for £499,950. Close to local amenities including Watford town centre, the house comes with a 'smart home control' lighting and heating system.

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With an impressive open plan kitchen/family room and bifolding doors to the garden, the house also has walnut hardwood floors, underfloor heating, and granite work surfaces in the kitchen.

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The three double bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and there is a driveway to the front with parking for two vehicles.

Contact Purplebricks on 024 7511 8874.

Oakdene Road, Watford

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If you're looking for a newly refurbished home with a large garden, this three bed property is on the market for £495,000. The semi-detached house is close to both Watford Junction and the town centre.

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The property features a new fitted kitchen with built-in appliances, a luxury bathroom, downstairs cloakroom, double glazed windows and a newly laid driveway providing parking for two cars.

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And, of course, there's also the 120ft rear garden.

Contact Purplebricks on 024 7511 8874.

Eastlea Avenue, Watford

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This three bed semi-detached house is well-suited for those looking for a little peace and quiet, as it's situated on a quiet cul-de-sac. It's currently on the market for £489,950.

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The property benefits from a rear extension that looks onto the large garden, and is located close to the M1 and M25.

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The side extension also contains separate office and utility rooms.

Contact Claytons Estate Agents on 01923 908893.

Beeston Close, South Oxhey

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If you're looking for something ultra-modern, this three bed semi-detached house is on the market for £485,000. It's situated on a cul-de-sac and is close to local amenities including popular schools.

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The open plan kitchen/dining room has bifolding doors to the patio, and the private garden also includes a lawned area.

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The three bedrooms are generously sized and there is also a modern bathroom on the first floor.

Contact Gibbs Gillespie - Northwood on 01923 868098.

St Albans Road, Garston

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This three double bedroom detached bungalow is currently on the market for £479,999. It is situated close to shops and transport links and has bright and airy rooms.

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The bungalow has a kitchen/dining room, living room that overlooks the large garden, loft room and workshop/office/games room at the back of the garden.

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This property also has the benefit of no upper chain.

Contact Claytons Estate Agents on 01923 908893.