What to Check Before Buying a Long-Term Empty Property
A house that has been empty for years can be an exciting prospect for a buyer. Perhaps it has a low guide price, plenty of potential and the opportunity to create a home or investment property from scratch.
But a long-term empty property can also come with problems that are not immediately obvious from photographs or a quick viewing.
If you are considering buying a house that has been unoccupied for a long period, particularly at auction, it is important to look beyond the cosmetic appearance and understand why the property has been empty
Cornwall Properties, Land and Commercial Opportunities Going Under the Hammer
A diverse selection of properties and land across Cornwall is heading to auction with Clive Emson Auctioneers this September. The catalogue includes homes, investment properties, development opportunities, commercial premises, former agricultural buildings, land and some more unusual lots, with guide prices ranging from £15,000 to £275,000-plus. Locations include Penzance, Pendeen, Newlyn, Falmouth, Truro, Perranporth, St Austell, Helston and other areas across Cornwall. Let's take a closer look at what's on offer
Clive Emson Auctioneers has unveiled 228 land and property lots for its September online auction, with opportunities ranging from beach houses and holiday chalets to investment properties, development land and former places of worship. The auction covers locations across southern England, from Kent to Cornwall, with bidding live from 22 September and the sale concluding from 11am on 24 September.
Beach Properties, Investments and Development Opportunities Go Under the Hammer
“Our 268th catalogue lists the highest number of lots since before the pandemic,” said James Emson, Managing Director.
A Wide Range of Devon Properties Heading to Auction
A diverse range of properties across Devon is set to go under the hammer in Clive Emson Auctioneers' September property auction, with opportunities ranging from homes and apartments to commercial investments, mixed-use buildings, development sites and land. Featured properties can be found in locations including Torquay, Brixham, Paignton, Dawlish, Exeter, Plymouth and East Devon, offering opportunities for owner-occupiers, investors, developers and property renovators.
A wide range of properties across Essex are set to go under the hammer in Clive Emson Auctioneers' September property auction, including houses and flats requiring improvement, a substantial mixed-use investment property and residential opportunities in locations including Halstead, Romford, Grays, Maldon, Chelmsford and Colchester. The auction, which features 228 lots across southern England, is Clive Emson's largest September sale since the pandemic and concludes on Thursday 24 September 2026.
Smith and Sons Reveal Details of September Property Auction
Smith and Sons has revealed details of its September property auction, with 14 lots currently listed for the online sale taking place on 23 September 2026. The catalogue includes a varied selection of residential, commercial, investment and development opportunities across Wirral, Liverpool, Ellesmere Port and North Wales, with guide prices ranging from £50,000–£60,000 to £275,000–£300,000.
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Smith and Sons is pleased to announce that the September Auction catalogue is now live, with a varied selection of residential, commercial
Buying a flood-risk property at auction can present an opportunity to acquire property at a potentially attractive price, but it is essential to understand the risks before you bid. Properties affected by river, coastal, surface water or groundwater flooding can sometimes offer significant potential, particularly where the price reflects the level of risk. However, insurance, mortgage availability, previous flood history, repair costs and future resale should all form part of your due diligence. In this guide, we look at what buyers should
Bidders from Japan and the UAE join UK buyers as auction demand remains strong
International buyers joining UK property auctions from overseas helped generate strong competition at a recent Dorset auction held by Symonds & Sampson, where 88% of lots sold and almost £3 million was raised for sellers. With bidders participating from Japan, the UAE and beyond, the results provide another indication of the broad appeal of UK auction property, while particularly strong prices were achieved for agricultural land, renovation projects and properties with development or investment potential.
Development land, a substantial hotel and a historic toll house all attract successful buyers at auction
The latest Devon property auction results demonstrate the wide variety of opportunities available through the auction market, with successful sales ranging from residential development land and commercial hospitality premises to a unique historic home. Highlights from the latest Clive Emson Auctioneers sale included development land with planning permission in Exeter, a 14-bedroom hotel close to Dartmoor and a former toll house in Sidmouth, all reflecting continued buyer confidence across a
Investment buyers secure three income-producing farm estate properties
Demand for investment property in desirable rural locations continues to remain strong, with three tenanted homes forming part of the Higher Grants Farm estate successfully sold through Clive Emson Auctioneers. Located on the edge of Exmoor, close to the Somerset and Devon border, the properties attracted investor interest thanks to their existing rental income, countryside setting and long-term investment potential. The sales highlight the continued appeal of income-producing residential property offered at auction.
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