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We always enjoys seeing what Smith and Sons have to offer, and this month is no different. The Merseyside auctioneers have revealed details of their December auction catalogue, comprising 13 strong lots across Wirral and Merseyside.

With guides as low as £18,000 for a two-bed property in Birkenhead, there are a number of excellent residential development and investment opportunities available. Particularly suited to the first time buyer are two three-bed terraced properties close to Walton Hall Park in Liverpool, guided between £95,000 - £135,000, as well as a three-bed cottage style home in

Income generating mixed-use building in Baldock leads Cheffins final property auction of 2025.

A mixed-use building in Baldock, which generates over £60,000 per year, will headline the final Cheffins property auction of 2025. Hosted on 10th December at 2pm at Cheffins’ salerooms in Cambridge and online, the catalogue also includes a series of land and residential opportunities.

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An aerial view of Baldock market town comprising a number of buildings and a main road with zebra crossing. The property for auction is highlighted with a red outline.

The mixed-use property in Baldock sees commercial units on the ground floor, with residential accommodation above, as well as several lock-up garages and workshop to the rear of the building. Currently generating an

Development opportunities and leisure assets plus a renewed interest in offices drove sales volumes at the Acuitus October auction to £28.77m with a sale rate of 81%. The amount raised was the highest at an Acuitus auction this year and saw a wide variety of assets attracting concerted buyer interest.

The largest lot sold under the hammer, on behalf of Receivers, was a freehold mixed-use investment at 30-32 Granby Street in Leicester. It sold for £2.895m and comprises a coffee shop/restaurant with 27 flats above that are fully let on ASTs. In London, a similar mixed-use property on Chiswick

Win for villa!

A detached villa converted into office accommodation in Liskeard was in strong demand when it went under the hammer at auction.

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Detached white residential villa with two large bay windows on the ground floor. Sitting on tarmac with glimspes of green grass in front and trees behind, with white cloudy blue sky in background.

Graylands in Dean Street, was among 187 lots listed in the latest auction by Clive Emson Auctioneers, which is one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK.

Close to the town centre, it has a total of 14 offices across two floors, store rooms, WCs, a kitchen, two garages and a car park for about 12 vehicles.

It was listed with a freehold guide price of £225,000 to £250,000 but fetched £316,000 when the gavel fell after keen bidding.

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Plymouth mansion goes for half a million

A historic mansion villa and its surrounding grounds in Plymouth has sold at auction for £500,000.

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A large detached cream coloured mansion house with pillars at the front door.  The building sits on a large car parking area with four cars parked. The sky is blue.

Pounds House in Central Park, in the Peverell area of the city, has formerly been used as a library, wedding reception venue, offices and café but has been empty since 2018.

The Grade-II listed property, which dates to 1825, was owned by the local authority for more than a century and was placed for sale by Plymouth City Council.

It was among 187 lots listed in the October auction being held by Clive Emson Auctioneers, which is one of the top five property

Town centre house snapped up at auction

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Large house with white front door set back behind a long pathway with greenery either side.

A character cottage in Street was bought by a keen buyer before it went under the hammer at auction.

The two-bedroom terraced property in Barn Close was among 187 lots listed in the October auction held by Clive Emson Auctioneers, which is one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK.

But an offer was made for the property – listed with a freehold guide price of £145,000 plus - before the sale, which was accepted by the vendor.

Senior Auction Appraiser Audrey Smith said: “The new owner seized the opportunity to acquire this charming character cottage

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A view of Brighton’s seafront and Victorian terraces, capturing the city’s coastal charm.

The vibrant city of Brighton — and the wider Brighton & Hove area — continues to offer intriguing opportunities in the property auction sector. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, investor or simply analysing trends, understanding how auctions work locally can make a big difference.

In this blog, we’ll explore the current auction landscape, what’s driving demand, the types of properties coming under the hammer, and what buyers and sellers should consider.

The Brighton Auction Market at a Glance

The number of auction-listed properties in Brighton remains strong, reflecting a market where both

Former council offices, part of a chapel, an unfinished ‘Tudor’ house, a pair of thatched cottages, a former HMO, houses, flats, cottages, commercial premises and land across Essex are all coming up for auction later this month.

They are among is among 186 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 30 October.

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Former council offices with potential and a depot on a two-acre site in the village of Weeley, near Clacton-on-Sea are coming up for auction.

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A substantial brown brick detached building sitting alongside a grey tarmac road and surrounded by low level green bushes

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Renovation project in Great Wilbraham leads Cheffins September Auction

We always love the new release of a Cheffins catalogue. They always offer a diverse range of property and land for auction across East England. Below, they sum up their latest auction results:

A substantial detached house on the outskirts of Great Wilbraham achieved £651,000 when it went under the hammer at the Cheffins property auction on Wednesday 24th September. In need of full refurbishment and sold with five acres of gardens and woodland, the house was sold to a local buyer, following competitive bidding from a number of

We are taking a trek down to Cornwall today, to check out a few lots that Clive Emson Auctioneers are offering in their next auction. There are a few highlights, which we are sharing below.

Property with Planning in Helston

A Helston town centre shop with planning permission for first floor residential conversion has a freehold guide price of £85,000 plus at auction.

The property in Meneage Street has approval from Cornwall Council for the creation of four flats.

It is among 184 lots listed in the October auction being held by Clive Emson Auctioneers, which is one of the top five property

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