Selling property at auction can be an option. If you are considering selling up and want to know how much your property might be worth at auction, why not send us a few details and one of our auctioneers will give you a ring, to chat further about your requirements.
Don't be daunted! Selling a property by auction is easier than many people think, and the prices that we achieve are usually higher than expected too. Our auctioneers can answer all your questions, advise how the auction process works, confirm the fees, and arrange a free valuation of your property to see whether the possibility
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.
The types of property that generally sell well at auction include:
Properties that are hugely in demand
Repossessed homes that need a quick sale in order to repay a debt
Properties for which it is hard to find a buyer through a more traditional route
Properties in poor condition that require renovation
Unique or unusual properties which are hard to value
Award-winning property auctioneer Auction House has posted record results for sales during the first two months of the year.
Lots offered were well ahead at 571, with 432 lots sold during January and February 2015, delivering a success rate of 76% and raising over £52.5 million (£52,528,000).
Commenting on the opening set of figures for the group, Founding Director Roger Lake said "We’re off to a buoyant start across the country and the auction market is looking strong despite a shortage of lots and increased competition for instructions.
“Hammer prices were encouragingly positive last month
A property auction can be a thrilling way to buy property, and snap up a bargain.
They aren’t just good for buying repossessed homes, it’s now possible to buy all kinds of properties at auction.
However it is essential that you do your homework before trying to buy a property at auction, and you need to put a number of important things in place before you go. It does’t matter what your reason for buying at auction is, the key to success is preparation.
Before you go to auction to buy a property there’s a lot of groundwork that needs to be done. A good place to start is by making a list of
People buy at auction for lots of reasons. They may want to move quickly or they could be looking for a plot of land to build on, a repossession, or quite simply they want a quick purchase without the risk of gazumping. Also, many buyers looking for investments buy at auction as a catalogue full of properties gives them lots of opportunities to choose from.
Buying a property at auction is both exciting and potentially profitable. It avoids all of the lengthy purchasing procedures that you usually have to endure and the risk of everything falling through at the 11th hour. At an auction, as soon
Three places in Devon have been named in the top 50 Best Places to Live in the Countryside by The Sunday Times.
The South West has eight entries in the top 50:
Fowey - Cornwall
St Minver - Cornwall
Blackawton - Devon
Chagford - Devon
Lympstone - Devon
Hazlebury Bryan - Dorset
Nailsworth - Gloucestershire
Sheepscombe - Gloucestershire
The locations have been selected for a combinination of desirable features, such as a positive community spirit, good local shops and services, and the access to some of Britain's most attractive outdoor spaces.
Auctioneer Eddisons says that its recent Leeds auction was the ‘most successful’ it has ever held.
The firm sold 51 (91.1%) of the 56 lots which went under the hammer at Elland Road stadium, generating proceeds of nearly £3,000,000.
Robert Limbert, Associate Director and Auctioneer said: "In terms of number of lots sold this was the most successful auction we have ever staged and quite possibly the best auction of all time in the Yorkshire region.
The room was packed and a real feel good factor was apparent amongst buyers who bid enthusiastically for lots in all categories, ensuring most
Martin Walshe and Richard Freshwater, Directors at Cheffins Residential are looking forward to the successes that Spring will bring to seller and buyers alike...
"At Cheffins, we love the Spring as one of the busiest times in the residential year. This Spring we plan to build on the results of 2014, and what a year that was for this region! Cambridge house prices rose by 20% in certain prime city centre streets; the 'necklace' towns, including St Ives and Ely, saw rises of between 10% and 15% and even villages further out felt the warm glow of rising prices. 2014 was Cheffins' most successful
Property auctions are set to remain an important tool in helping shift homes and land across Northern Ireland, it has been suggested by Lambert Smith Hampton.
The claim comes as the number of residential property sales reached their highest levels since 2007, during the last three months of 2014.
The commercial property company revealed that 93% of its lots up for grabs in auctions during 2014 were sold - raking in almost £9m.
Lambert Smith Hampton's Daphne Mahon said auctions were providing a strong platform for customers seeking good prices in Northern Ireland.
The award winning franchise Auction House has become the UK’s second largest commercial property auctioneer, in terms of lots sold.
Already the UK’s largest residential property auctioneer, in 2014, the group sold a total of 603 commercial lots across the UK, and has now decided to expand its commercial arm still further.
Founding Director, Roger Lake said: “We’ve always sold commercial lots alongside residential properties but 2015 sees us dedicating a large section to them in sales catalogues for the first time, due to the increased number on offer. The mix includes everything from pubs and
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