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Town centre house snapped up at auction

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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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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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Offered under instructions

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

Meadow for auction

River meadows extending to more than 16 acres on the outskirts of Exeter have become available for purchase.

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The parcel of land in Stoke Road fronts on to the River Exe and has direct gated access to the A396 Exeter to Tiverton road.

Measuring a total of 6.62 hectares (16.35 acres), it has a freehold guide price of £75,000 plus,

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

Senior Auction Appraiser Audrey Smith said: “This meadow is likely to be of interest to those looking

Clive Emson Auctioneers lists 186 lots across southern England

Former council offices in Essex are among 186 lots listed across southern England in Clive Emson Auctioneers’ October auction.

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The firm has been instructed by Tendring District Council to sell the building and depot, pictured, at Weeley, Clacton-on-Sea (lot 37).

With a guide price of £650,000 - £750,000, and arranged over three floors, with multiple offices, the property includes the council chambers and chairman's parlour.

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James Emson, Managing Director, said: “Our penultimate

We always enjoy the release of an Acuitus auction catalogue, as there are so many diverse and interesting lots to peruse. The September commercial auction enjoyed success, with the sale of £14.07m of assets, with several leisure and F&B (Food & Beverage) investments selling well.

Here are a few of the key highlights provided by the team: 

The freehold of the Maggio Lounge on Billericay’s High Street in Essex was one such example of a successful sale of a leisure asset selling at auction for £1.13m, representing a yield of 7.09%. The property had undergone a complete refurbishment and is entirely

The latest Smith and Sons property auction has resulted in over half of the lots available sold, realising a final sales figure of £1,071,750.

Properties requiring modernisation and upgrade works where particularly popular, attracting strong interest and keen bidding, with buyers securing properties at incredible prices.

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Two flats in a Grade 2 listed building close to Hamilton Square in Birkenhead where sold for £16,250 and £20,500, whist the Lord Napier pub also in Birkenhead realised a sale of £109,500.

There was fierce bidding for a semi-detached property on Laird Street in Birkenhead which

An interesting insight from Robinson & Hall, regarding the property market ahead of the Autumn budget, and definitely a worthwhile read, especially if you are a property investor. 

Here's what they had to say: 

As the Autumn Budget 2025’s later-than-usual date is confirmed for 26th of November, many investors are already preparing their strategies. With Chancellor Rachel Reeves expected to announce significant reforms to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT), property owners and investors are moving quickly to complete disposals ahead of November tax rises in October sales.

For those