But sadly, many of us are priced out of the market in Colchester and across the country.
However, there are bargains to be had in the town if you know where to look.
We've scaled property listing site Zoopla to find the cheapest homes on offer.
Here are the ten cheapest properties for sale at the moment in Colchester:
Studio apartment, Chinook, £75,000
The studio apartment is located in Highwoods.
One-bed retirement flat, Orchard Gardens, £75,000
This first floor apartment is part of a development for over 55s, located just off Ipswich Road in Colchester.
It has one double bedroom, a lounge, bathroom and kitchen and is located close to all the local amenities including Waitrose.