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Entering the auction market for buy-to-let investments can be a lucrative way to build your property portfolio. With the potential to secure properties at competitive prices, auctions offer opportunities to achieve some of the best buy-to-let deals available. However, success in the auction arena requires careful research, strategic planning, and a keen understanding of both the property market and auction processes.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help you navigate the auction landscape, providing insights and strategies tailored to securing a successful buy-to-let investment.

When investing in property, rental yield is one of the most critical metrics for determining profitability. Understanding how to calculate and optimise your buy-to-let rental yield is essential for buy-to-let investors, particularly those considering auction properties. In this guide, we delve into what rental yield means, how to perform an accurate rental yield calculation and the key factors that affect the returns on auction properties.

What Is Rental Yield?

Rental yield represents the annual return on a property investment relative to its purchase price. It’s a vital indicator for

Buying a property at auction for the first time can feel overwhelming, but help from the government can make it easier. There are several options available, including first time buyer government schemes and first time buyer grants, designed to support new buyers with the costs and challenges of getting started. This guide explains the different types of help available for auction buyers and shows how these programs can make it easier to buy your first property and plan your investment.

The Role of Government Support in Property Investment

Government schemes have long been used as a tool

For many first-time buyers, the Help to Buy equity loan can be a lifeline to enter the property market. However, when it comes to purchasing a home through auction, questions arise about the compatibility of this form of financing with auction property financing requirements. In this article, we explore whether you can secure a Help to Buy equity loan for an auction property and what factors you need to consider.

Understanding Help to Buy Equity Loans

The Help to Buy equity loan is designed to assist buyers by providing a government-backed loan that can help cover part of the

Entering the auction market as a first-time buyer offers exciting opportunities, yet it also comes with pitfalls that can derail even the best-laid plans. For anyone new to property auctions, learning from the experiences of others and being aware of common missteps is crucial. Below is a comprehensive guide designed specifically for first-time property buyers. It highlights typical errors to steer clear of and shares practical property auction tips and tricks that can help secure a successful and profitable purchase.

Overview of the Auction Process for First-Time Buyers

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For many first-time buyers, stepping into the property auction world can feel both exciting and overwhelming. One of the most critical aspects to master is understanding the legal landscape associated with auction purchases. This guide provides essential insights on navigating the legal aspects, from decoding the property auction legal pack to managing the complexities of the buying a property process.

Understanding the Legal Landscape for Auction Purchases

When entering the property auction market as a first-time buyer, it’s important to recognise that legal obligations and

An HMO, characterful gatehouse, detached buildings with potential, land with residential planning permission and a semi-detached house were among Essex lots sold at auction this week.

They were among is among 145 lots in the latest auction held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers which ended on Thursday 20 March.

A bidding war erupted before a vacant end-terrace house of multiple occupation (HMO) needing improvement in Romford was sold. 

End-terrace 73 Brentwood Road finally went under the auctioneer’s gavel for £679,000.

The 46-lot catalogue features 12 properties with auction guide prices over £1m.

One of the larger lots on offer is the freehold interest in Neville House in Birmingham, a substantial 10-story office building situated in the heart of the city centre. The office and development opportunity comprises 28,176 sq ft and is being offered at a guide price of £3.25m, currently offering flexible office accommodation and benefitting from planning for a 72-unit aparthotel.

Charlie Powter of Acuitus comments: “This prime city centre investment offers a unique opportunity in the heart of Birmingham’s

More than £8,000 has been raised for a city charity at the 103rd Annual Charity Dinner held by Portsmouth Property Association.

The beneficiary is Spark Community Space, which tackles loneliness and operates out of a welcoming, safe community space in Fratton.

Two hundred property professionals attended the sell-out black-tie event, held at the Village Hotel, Cosham, and sponsored by HW Conveyancing Searches.

Guest speaker Susie Dent MBE, resident wordsmith for Channel 4’s popular game show Countdown and comedy panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats, was sponsored by residential property agency

Symonds & Sampson’s first auction of 2025 was a near sellout, with bidders from all over the south of England competing to buy land and bricks and mortar.

Auction partner Meredith Wallis enjoyed watching the sale unfold. “We knew that there was a lot of interest from London, but we were surprised how many people came down the A303 and arrived by train. Visitors bid hard against potential buyers from within the region—some were successful, but local buyers were not to be outdone.

“Lots sold in Dorset, Devon, Hampshire, Somerset collectively raised over £2 million for