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Lighthouses stand as timeless symbols of coastal history, offering unique appeal, scenic views, and architectural charm. For those interested in distinctive UK homes, property auctions provide a rare opportunity to acquire these remarkable buildings at competitive prices. Here’s a guide to buying, renovating, and selling coastal heritage homes like lighthouses, with insights on the benefits, challenges, and creative potential of these character-filled spaces.

 

Why Buy at Auction?

Property auctions offer a straightforward way to acquire rare properties like lighthouses, mills, and other

Industrial properties, once hubs of manufacturing, now offer a unique opportunity to create one-of-a-kind homes and commercial spaces. Factories and warehouses provide vast spaces, open layouts, and architectural charm, making them ideal for modern conversions. Property auctions offer a practical way to acquire these rare spaces, often at competitive prices, for homebuyers, investors, and developers. Here’s everything you need to know about the appeal, considerations, and creative potential of converting factories and warehouses into contemporary homes.

 

Why Buy at Auction?

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Barn conversions offer a unique blend of countryside charm and modern living, making them highly desirable for those seeking distinctive UK homes. For homebuyers, investors, and developers alike, property auctions are a practical way to acquire these rare spaces affordably. Here’s everything you need to know about the appeal, considerations, and investment opportunities of barn conversions through auctions.

 

Why Buy at Auction?

Purchasing heritage properties at auction offers unique advantages, especially for those looking for character-filled buildings like barns, mills, and factories.

    Exploring the Appeal, Personalisation, and Investment Potential of Unique UK Properties at Auction

    Once essential for supplying water, historic water towers now offer unique opportunities for those interested in converting industrial and historical buildings into remarkable living spaces. With their distinct architecture and panoramic views, water towers provide a blank canvas for creativity. Here’s an in-depth guide on acquiring, transforming, and selling these heritage properties through property auctions in the UK.

     

    Why Buy at Auction?

    Buying a water tower or other unique property at

    Exploring the Appeal, Personalisation, and Investment Potential of Unique UK Properties at Auction

    Industrial heritage buildings like old mills hold a unique charm, combining history, character, and architectural appeal. For those seeking distinctive homes or creative investment opportunities, property auctions offer an ideal path to acquire these rare spaces. Here’s an in-depth look at the benefits, considerations, and potential of converting mills and other historical buildings into grand living spaces through auctions.

     

    Why Buy at Auction?

    Purchasing a heritage property at auction has

    Detached house taken at Clive Emson auction

    A detached house in Liskeard sold for double its guide price when it went under the hammer. (FRI NOV 1)

    Renarth in Barn Street, Liskeard, fetched £104,000 in the latest sale by Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.

    Listed with a guide of £40,000 to £50,000, the detached house has three floors with four rooms on its upper two levels.

    Auctioneer David Henwood said: “Residential property remains in demand at auction among investors and owner occupiers.

    “This detached house gives the owner a number of options post works whether that is for

    Prime Plymouth site sells in six figures

    The coffers of Plymouth City Council have been boosted with the £827,000 sale of its former register office. (FRI NOV 1)

    Extending to a total of 0.27 hectares (0.67 acres), the site in Lockyer Street, next to the iconic Plymouth Hoe, was listed at auction with a freehold guide price of £295,000.

    But it drew considerable interest with 240 separate bids before the hammer finally fell in the sale by Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.

    It includes a two-storey block with offices and ceremony rooms over 574 sq m (6,175 sq ft), parking for 20 cars

     

    Auction stations across Essex

    Properties and land across Essex were sold at auction last week. (Friday 1 Nov)

    They were among 173 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 Friday 1 November.

    l More than nine acres of greenbelt land with potential in Chigwell went under the auctioneer’s gavel.

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    Land on the east side of Vicarage Lane, which extends to approximately 9.08 acres (3.67 hectares), was sold for £450,000 freehold.

    Regional Director & Auctioneer Paul Bridgeman

     

    Symonds & Sampson held their ‘beat the budget’ auction ahead of the announcements on 30 October and report a strong trade for both land and bricks and mortar.
     
    Auctioneer Mark Lewis said “ We thought a few buyers would fall away whilst awaiting to hear how the budget would affect them but, although we missed a couple, most bidders were looking longer term and wanting to earn income rather than look towards capital tax planning.”

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    Auction partner Meredith Wallis agreed “We had bidders from all over the south and East of England and most were outbid by buyers within our

    Symonds & Sampson’s successful autumn property sales continued when they held an auction in Devon on 3 October. Fifteen lots were offered for sale in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, and Hampshire with a success rate of over 85%.
     

    Auctions partner Meredith Wallis said “The run up to the auction could be best described as ‘interesting’ as legal questions dominated the sale of some of the lots. Luckily, sensible solicitors and clients with very good memories allowed for any wrinkles to be ironed out with stat decs.”
     

    Partner Ross Willmington was pleased to see land prices, in particular holding “we

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