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Full house at auction

A two-bedroom cottage in Exminster has sold for £140,000 at auction.

The mid-terrace house in Exe View was among 167 lots listed in the December auction held by Clive Emson Auctioneers, which is one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK.

It was listed with a freehold guide of £135,000 plus.

Auction appraiser Steve Appleby said: “The new owner has acquired a property in a well-connected village which is within easy reach of Exeter.

“It achieved a sale price just above its guide and offers potential for letting as well as owner occupation.”

The house was auctioned in

Garages are locked in

Fourteen lock-up garages and their forecourt in Penryn fetched more than double their freehold guide price at auction.

The units – placed for auction by Cornwall Council – had a guide of £35,000 plus but went for £79,000 when the gavel fell.

They were among 167 lots listed in the December auction held by Clive Emson Auctioneers, which is one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK.

Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “These lock-up garages proved extremely popular at auction.

“The new owner may wish to use them in their current guise following refurbishment or

Nearly £200m has been raised by Clive Emson Auctioneers over eight online auctions this year.

The regional land and property auction firm, covering southern England, listed a total of 1,379 lots, with a success rate of more than 70%.

Going into its 37th year, the company also recorded 10,000-plus new bidder registrations.

James Emson, Managing Director, said: “The appetite for bricks and mortar and sites in auction, where transparency and speed are key, remains undiminished despite the best efforts of Westminster to squeeze the pips out of property investors up and down the country.

“Overall this

Swansea, a vibrant coastal city in South Wales with a rich heritage and diverse property landscape, has become an increasingly active location for property auctions. Whether you’re a homeowner seeking a fast, secure sale or an investor hunting for opportunities, auctions offer a distinct route to achieving your goals — especially in a market where traditional sales can be slow and uncertain.

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The Swansea Property Market at a Glance

Swansea has become one of Wales’ most compelling locations for property investment, offering a blend of affordability, high rental demand, and strong regeneration

Residential and commercial premises across Essex for auction in December. 

Houses, cottages, bungalows flats and commercial premises are among 163 lots listed across southern England in the latest auction being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Auctioneers, which ends on Thursday 11 December.

Four one-bedroom flats in a rural riverside setting on the outskirts of Colchester are coming up at the auction. 

Listed as one lot, 1-4 Regent Court, Regent Street in Rowhedge is offered jointly with Fenn Weight, it is listed with a freehold guide price of £300,000 to

A period house with a separate cottage in Devon is among the 163 lots listed across southern England in the final auction of eight this year by Clive Emson Auctioneers.

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Steeped in history, the central tower of The Priory, Marshall Close, Tavistock, pictured above, is believed to date back to the 14th Century, with Victorian extensions added.

The freehold property, with a guide price of £650,000-plus, has in the recent past been used as a school, a boutique hotel and a large family home.

“There is a lot of bricks and mortar for the guide price,” said James Emson, Managing Director.

“We anticipate

Priory for sale

A period home with a tower believed to date back to the 14th Century is going to auction with a freehold guide price of £650,000 plus.

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The Priory, in Marshall Close. at Whitchurch, near Tavistock, has been used most recently as a school, boutique hotel and as a large family home.

As well as six bedrooms – five ensuite – it has a central tower with an open area offering views over the village and countryside beyond.

Extending to 0.39 hectares (0.96 acres), the property also includes a detached house, Priory Cottage, along with parking, gardens and woodland.

It is among 161 lots

We can't believe that final auctions of the year are here already!  Clive Emson Auctioneers have had super results so far, including selling many of our own property leads - a farmhouse with 86 acres of land, to name but a few!

They are now sharing their Cornwall propety highlights for auction next month.  Let's get started!

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Fourteen lock-up garages and their forecourt in Penryn are heading to auction with a freehold guide price of  £35,000 plus.

They are among 161 lots listed in the December auction being held by Clive Emson Auctioneers, which is one of the top five property auctioneers in the

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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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