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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 last resort.

Some of the benefits of

The second Acuitus auction of the year saw the sale of £53.32m of commercial property assets and demonstrated the growing use of the auction platform for asset disposal. The full results are available here.

Acuitus auctioneer, Richard Auterac, comments: “Sellers are responding to the certainty and reach of the auction process.

“In the space of less than six weeks at our last two sales, we have achieved for one client alone unconditional sales of more than 40 properties. They have realised that this is a more efficient route to market and, in several instances, have achieved better prices than

Following on from their hugely successful February auction, Clive Emson's March auction achieved a very respectable £19 million from 170 Lots catalogued.   

Confidence in the market continues to grow, with many Lots exceeding their published guide prices and investment properties selling well, proving that money invested in ‘bricks and mortar’ is a wise move.

The teams across the southern region are now looking forward to inspecting land and property for theri next five-day auction which is scheduled to take place on the 3rd – 9th May with a catalogue closing date for entries being 4th April.

Leading land agent Aston Mead is calling on local councils to play a greater part in the push to create more affordable homes.

The company’s comments follow a recent analysis of London Land Commission data, which indicates that 93% of brownfield sites in London are owned by local authorities.

Aston Mead Director Adam Hesse said: “The only way to build cheaper homes is to pay less for the land on which they are built. We can’t expect private landowners to reduce their profits by selling land at subsidised prices. So as the largest landowners in the country, it’s the councils which hold the key

The UK’s largest property auctioneer Auction House has just recorded its best ever sales month, beating all previous records in the nine year history of the company.

February 2016 saw the group break its highest ever monthly record on three key performance metrics – offering 600 auction lots, selling 461 of them, and raising nearly £63 million (£62,782,000) in the process.

Commenting on the group’s record achievement, Auction House Founding Director Roger Lake said: “It’s a real milestone to have offered 600 auction lots in a month - a figure that hasn’t been reached by any auctioneer since

Whether you’re a seasoned landlord or someone starting out to build a property portfolio, there are some things you’ve just got to do before making a bid on a property at auction. A key one is for both you and your solicitor to check the legal pack.

All the important legal documents you need to be aware of in relation to the property or land are in one handy pack for you to review before an auction.
The pack is put together by the vendor’s solicitor – so if you intend to sell at an auction this is something you will have to organise to be done in good time before the auction in which your

Propery buyers from outside of the East Midlands are on the lookout for Nottinghamshire auction bargains.

Vejay Pal, senior valuer at Graham Penny Auctions, said: "We found that several of our buyers travelled to the auction room from outside of Nottinghamshire to purchase their new properties earlier this month.

"A number of terraced, semi-detached and detached properties sold well and we're hoping to continue this momentum into our March auction."

He commented: “Our auctions last month saw us enjoy our most successful month in our 10 year history. We achieved some excellent sale prices for

If you’re moving house, the first thing to do is finalise your moving date, and then you can start ticking things off your checklist. Use our guide below so you don’t forget anything:

• Four weeks before you move house:
• Book a removals company as soon as possible. This will guarantee you get the date and the company you want. Keep in mind that weekend moves are likely to be more expensive.
• Check your home contents insurance policy to see what cover you have regarding moving home. Your removal company may provide this if you are not covered.
• Arrange for parking of the removal van

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 plumbing in the property and make sure they are

So if you're thinking about buying a property at auction then you'll find 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