Two south Wales car parks are being sold at an auction for just £1

Two shopping centre car parks in Tonteg, near Cardiff are being sold at an auction for just £1.

They serve six shops in the village and there is no reserve price.

Val Lewis, who often parks at the shopping centre, said: "I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the car park was up for sale.

"I can pay £5 or £6 when I go for a quick shopping trip into Cardiff so it would be amazing to buy a whole car park for a pound."

Parking is free on the site, which boasts a supermarket, hairdressers, barbers and fish and chip shop.

The car parks are located on a popular residential road, and sellers say they could be developed.

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The auction house, Seel and Co, also states the premises 'may be suitable for development, subject to consents'.The company also confirms they are 'facing a row of shops on Cardigan close in Tonteg and local shops include a 'Best One' convenience store, beauticians, and barbers.'The auction will be held from midday on Monday, February 5.

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