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Auction House London is celebrating receiving four prestigious national awards for the brand in the space of a month, as well as being the only auctioneer to sell over 3,000 lots in 2015.

The Negotiator magazine declared the group ‘Residential Auction House of the Year’ and ‘Best Franchise’ with two gold awards in early November, followed by another ‘Best Franchise’ award and ‘Auction Agency of the Year’ award at the Estate Agency of the Year Awards at the beginning of December. The landmark 3,000th lot-sold figure was reached a week earlier than last year, at a time when the national

So as we approach the end of 2015, we would like to thank you for your support throughout the last year and wish you an enjoyable festive season.

The auctioneers will be putting together their catalogues for the first auctions of 2016, and these will start to be released from the middle of January. (Make sure you contact us sooner, rather than later, if you wish to sell your property in the February or March auctions).

We would like to remind you that our offices will be closed over the Christmas period from the 25th December and will be open again on the 4th January, however some of our

Thinking about Selling your Property in 2016?

If you are wondering how to sell your home fast, but are uncertain of your options, selling a house at auction could be the choice for you. Selling a property at auction is one of the most secure forms of quick house sale there is.

You should consider going to auction if:

- You have a home that needs some work, and/or are happy to let it go at a below market value price.
- The property for sale by auction is unique / unusual, and would not sell well on the open market.
- You are simply looking for a quick, guaranteed no-nonsense sale.

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If you’re moving house, the first thing to do is finalise your moving date, and then you can start ticking things off your checklist. Use our guide below so you don’t forget anything:

Four weeks before you move house:

• Book a removals company as soon as possible. This will guarantee you get the date and the company you want. Keep in mind that weekend moves are likely to be more expensive.
• Check your home contents insurance policy to see what cover you have regarding moving home. Your removal company may provide this if you are not covered.
• Arrange for parking of the removal van

A whooping £208,000, that's how much! :)

This single garage in up-and-coming Tooting Bec, in South London,  Tooting Bec, boasts a frontage of just 10ft 7inches, and it's said the average width of a car is around 6ft.

Property auctioneers Andrews and Robertson described the garage, which is located near Balham High Road, as being "situated within a sought after residential area".

They added: "Public transport available from the nearby tube station".

The building has previously been used as a single garage and for storage. The property also includes a small space in front for one car.

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Auction House has just gone past the heady milestone of 3,000 lots sold in the year – the only property auctioneer to do so in 2015, and reaching the landmark figure more than a week earlier than the company did last year.

The individual property named as the 3,000th auction lot was 27 Kent Road, St Denys, Southampton, Hampshire, which was sold at the Auction House Pearsons sale in Southampton (on Tuesday 8 December), with founding director and auctioneer Bryan Baxter wielding the gavel. The property, a two bed semi-detached house, was guided at £130,000 – 150,000, with the hammer eventually

Maybe you're thinking about buying a property at auction, but not sure why it might benefit you?  Well, here are just a few reasons:

The main advantage of buying a property at auction is that you avoid the lengthy process of buying a house in the traditional way. At auction, the process happens in a matter of minutes rather than months and when the hammer falls, you own the property.

The other many benefits of buying property at auction are listed below. If these don't convince you, nothing will!

Low prices

Auctions really do offer the chance to secure property at bargain prices. Thousands of

As 2015 draws to a close (where has this year gone?!), you might be considering a house move in the new year.

Selling property at auction is cost effective, simple, fast and stress free, so if you feel that this method of sale might be right for you, why not get the ball rolling and get in touch.

Some of the benefits of selling at auction are:

        The possibility of obtaining a higher price and an earlier sale.
        A greater certainty of selling your property - 60-70% on average.
        Predictable time scales so you can plan ahead with confidence.
        A much quicker sale from

Auction House London says the plans announced by the Chancellor in the Government’s latest Autumn Statement represent “a bruise rather than a body blow” for the auctions sector.

In his speech on Wednesday, George Osborne announced an additional three per cent stamp duty on buy-to-let properties and second homes, which would raise an extra £1bn by 2021.

He said that this money would help pay for 400,000 new homes and new ‘help-to-buy’ initiatives, with up to £60m going to help home-buyers in places where holiday homes have forced up local prices.

Auction House London Auctioneer Andrew

A property auction can be a thrilling and efficient way to sell property fast, and secure a guaranteed sale.  Some of the benefits include:

• Exchange contracts on property auction day
• Sale guaranteed upon fall of the hammer
• 10% deposit paid immediately
• Completion within 20 working days
• Maximises sale value

Although property auctions have historically been used for sales of repossessed homes, they are growing in popularity amongst vendors of all kinds of properties looking for quick sales. Using a property auction is the fastest way to sell. If you want a quick sale or have