Imagine walking into an auction where every bid holds the promise of a smart investment. When it comes to financing commercial properties, having a well-thought-out plan can turn potential challenges into golden opportunities. I've seen firsthand how proper preparation and understanding your options can ease the nerves and make the process feel more like a calculated adventure. In this article, we'll share practical insights, personal experiences, and down-to-earth tips to help you confidently navigate commercial property auction finance. Remember, this is all about education and sharing what
When the auction block is calling, every minute counts. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or a first-time bidder, securing auction finance quickly can be the difference between landing that dream property and watching it slip away. In this guide, we’ll break down the process of securing auction finance fast in the UK, offering educational insights, personal anecdotes, and actionable tips to help you navigate this competitive space with confidence.
Understanding Auction Finance
What Is Auction Finance?
Auction finance is a specialised form of funding designed to help buyers secure properties
Welcome to our in-depth guide on bridging loans and their role in property auction finance. In this article, we explore the pros and cons for auction purchases when using bridging finance, providing you with educational insights, practical tips, and real-life examples. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a first-time bidder, we aim to empower you to make informed decisions when stepping into the fast-paced auction market.
Understanding Bridging Loans
Bridging loans are short-term finance options designed to help you secure funds quickly for purchasing a property at auction. They essentially
Houses, flats, mixed use properties and land across Essex are coming up for auction next month.
They are among is among 168 lots in the latest auction being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers which ends on Thursday 1 May.
An extended end-terrace house needing improvement in Purfleet-on-Thames, three-bedroom 51 Joslin Road is offered jointly with Northwood with a freehold guide price of £240,000 to £260,000 with vacant possession. (Pictured).
Regional Director & Auctioneer Paul Bridgeman said: “The house is in need of improvement
Two pubs in the Crediton area are going under the hammer at auction - the Cross Hotel at Copplestone and the White Hart Hotel in Bow. (THURS MAY 1)
They are among 167 lots in the third sale of 2025 being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.
The Cross Hotel is in a dilapidated condition but has planning permission for conversion of part of the site into three residential properties. It has a freehold guide price of £100,000 plus.
Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: “While the main
An architecturally designed house in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, with uninterrupted views of the English Channel is to be auctioned with a guide price of £195,000-plus.
The unique property, called Moonshine, is among 167 lots listed by Clive Emson Auctioneers across southern England in the firm’s auction which ends on 1 May.
James Emson, Managing Director, said: “We’ve received scores of instructions from clients to sell all manner of property and land, including Moonshine with its distinctive copper curved roof and open-plan living space.
“Unfortunately, in common with the other properties
A former school now used as flats in Helston and a historic former chapel are going under the auctioneer’s gavel at £325,000 plus.
The ‘substantial’ apartment property in Church Street is fully let on six tenancies, generating a total of £39,450 per annum. Each of the six self-contained flats has its own external access point.
The block is among 167lots in the third sale of 2025 by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.
Auctioneer David Henwood said: “This is a substantial terraced building situated close to Helston town centre
The two largest lots selling at the Acuitus March auction vividly demonstrated investors’ diverse appetite for returns.
A mixed-use residential and retail investment in Enfield, North London producing annual income of £179,964 sold for £2.4m at a yield of 7.04%, while a retail parade in the Welsh town of Barry with current income of £373,550 sold for £2.43m at a yield of 14.45%.
David Margolis of Acuitus comments: “Given that these assets sold for almost the same price, they illustrate the current diversity of investor appetite.
“This is a positive signal for sellers and demonstrates our ability
Symonds & Sampson’s March auction was another great success with 15 lots under the hammer and some stunning results, raising £2.8 million for their clients.
Auctioneer Mark Lewis said, “We had an excellent mixture of commercial property, properties for improvement, building plots, and agricultural land and, even though the government’s spring statement the day before was gloomy, spirits were raised in the room with 90% of lots sold.”
Auction partner Meredith Wallis added “We had lots in Dorset, Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall, and these attracted bidders from these counties, but we also had
