Symonds & Sampson held their first post referendum property auction on Friday 1 July in Sherborne and it was a clear indication of buying habits in the region. Properties were offered for sale in three counties, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire and there was strong demand from people in the room as well as telephone bidders.
Auctioneer Mark Lewis said “This was six week campaign so it covered the time before the referendum and the week following so it was a fascinating time. I have auctioned cattle during the BSE, and foot and mouth crisis, as well as property during the readjustment of prices
The post-Brexit market didn’t deter hundreds of buyers and sellers who attended Romans’ fourth auction of the year at the Green Park Conference Centre in Reading.
Buyers and sellers witnessed fierce bidding on a varied catalogue of properties and land which resulted in 80% of the lots being sold on the day; many for prices significantly higher than their guides. One passionate buyer even got up from his seat during a bout of very competitive bidding so that the auctioneer could see him better.
“We were unsure how the sale would unfold, being so soon after the EU Referendum, however as I
Right, today we'll start by heading for South Yorkshire to take a look at a superb barn conversion. While we see some rather good completed conversions passing our way at UKAL often enough, it's not so often there's one quite as striking or charming as this former barn that now stands proudly presented as a fantastic four bedroom family home.
Throughout all the images of this one it's clear that a lot of care and thought went into the design and layout, with the whole place done up to a very high standard with no detail overlooked. This property is a wonderful neutral blank canvas that needs
Property such as office buildings, industrial units, hotels, retail premises, public houses, and garages are becoming a primary sector of the commercial property auction market with sales under the hammer occurring more and more frequently. It doesn't matter whether they are vacant or tenanted, leasehold or freehold, there are an increasingly high number of potential investors attending nationwide commercial property auctions who will consider all types of commercial investment.
Whether you are looking to sell your property or are beginning your search for commercial property for sale at
Putting up your hand and bidding on a property worth hundreds of thousands of pounds is a daunting prospect, even for experienced auction-goers. If you make the winning bid, you’ll usually have to pay a non-refundable deposit on the day, and you’ll have 28 days to pay the balance.
That means that the timeframe for auctions is much shorter than the traditional ways to buy property, and it can be difficult to get the funds together in time, even if you’ve got a lot of available equity in your property portfolio. Auction finance is a flexible product that can be tailored to suit individual needs
It's important that you view a property before you bid for it at auction. There are so many things to consider and often the most important questions are forgotten.
Ask the relevant questions by taking our helpful checklist with you on your viewing. It may also be useful to take along the property details supplied by the auctioneer to ensure that their information is accurate.
Also check the property for signs of subsidence and confirm that the exterior is in good condition especially the roof and drainage. Double check the boiler, electrics and
The UK’s largest residential property auctioneer Auction House says that uncertainty surrounding the EU referendum had very little impact on sales, and is reporting a performance level close to last year.
The group’s June figures were similar to those in 2015, with 252 lots sold (only 8 fewer than last year) but at a noticeably better success rate of 81% (a 4% increase on last year’s result).
The statistics for the first six months of 2016 indicate a rise across the board compared to the same period last year, with 1,513 lots sold out of 1,959 lots offered (a success rate of 77.2%), raising a
The main advantage of buying a property at auction is that you avoid the lengthy process of buying a house in the traditional way. At auction, the process happens in a matter of minutes rather than months and when the hammer falls, you own the property.
The other many benefits of buying property at auction are listed below. If these don't convince you, nothing will!
Low prices
Auctions really do offer the chance to secure property at bargain prices. Thousands of properties are sold at auction in the UK every year - and many are hard to value, meaning they often sell at below market value. You
Selling property at one of our future auctions will be cost effective, simple, fast and stress free. If you feel that this method of sale might be right for you, why not get the ball rolling and get in touch for a FREE VALUATION via our PROPERTY ENQUIRY FORM.
Selling at auction also widens the potential market, not only will there be buyers who want to make it their home, there'll also be investors, developers and property dealers interested in buying. In many cases an auction could prove to be the best method for selling your property and not just a
Residential Property Auctions are an efficient and cost effective way of selling property. Through effective marketing and advertising, auctions can offer a high degree of certainty that a sale will be achieved on a given day and, more importantly, on the fall of the hammer an immediate binding contract is formed, with completion taking place within as little as 28 days.
There are any number of reasons why people may be drawn to buying a house at auction in relation to residential properties.
First and foremost would be a home to live in as a primary residence. This is ideal for people
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