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First one under the hammer we have for today is a very unique and quirky opportunity in Leicestershire. Ever fancied owning your own island? Well here is your chance to do just that! But before your imaginations go a little too far and begin picturing the big fancy kind of tropical island that famous folks like Richard Branson own, I shall again remind you that it is in Leicestershire and therefore a little more modest in scale and potential. That said, it's still a fantastic opportunity, and is far more affordable than that tropical island in the Bahamas or wherever else your imagination

Developers will be able to bid for Old House in Brentwood at auction later this year, when it is due to go under the hammer with a reserve price of £700,000.

Estate agents Savills will hold the auction at the The Marriott Hotel, in Grosvenor Square, London, on November 2.

The Grade II-listed building will come with a planning brief specifying it should be used in a way to benefit the community.

The purchaser need not stick to this planning stipulation, but any other use would have to be applied for via the borough council.

The plan, put forward by Brentwood Borough Council's Tory

Leading Home Counties land broker Aston Mead has warned that a recent High Court ruling lessens the likelihood of the UK ever hitting its house building targets.

Following a legal challenge by Reading Borough Council and West Berkshire District Council, the ruling by Justice David Holgate forced ministers to scrap guidance which excluded developments of 10 homes or fewer from the requirement to provide or contribute to affordable housing provision. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has said it will appeal the High Court’s ruling.

Aston Mead Director Adam Hesse

Has your property been on the market for ages?  Or are you just needing to sell quickly?

Selling your property at auction is cost effective, simple, fast and stress free, so get the ball rolling and give us a ring!

What are some of the benefits of selling at auction?

        The possibility of obtaining a higher price and an earlier sale.
        A greater certainty of selling your property - 60-70% on average.
        Predictable time scales so you can plan ahead with confidence.
        A much quicker sale from first marketing to completion of sale of property.

It doesn’t matter what type

To start today, I have a fantastic opportunity for both owner occupiers and investors in equal measure, while also having plenty of appeal to builders and developers thanks to the many ways this property could be converted(stc) for a good return on resale.

So, what is this wonderful opportunity that appeals to such a wide array of purchasers? Well it is a rather unique opportunity to pick up a large property that is on the doorstep of the local pier/seafront and is within walking distance of amenities and town centre. This property is so desirable in the first instance due to it's prime

A derelict shack has sold at auction for an eye watering £440,000!

The two-storey wreck of an outbuilding in East Dulwich has no rear entry. And access is only through a run-down corridor.

But that didn’t stop a serious bidding war breaking out when it went under the hammer at auction on Monday with London auction house, Savills.

That’s because the 1,108 sq ft property has planning permission to be converted (rather than torn down) into a two-bedroom home. According to plans approved by Southwark Council earlier this year, the new home will have two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a 'garden area'

A Parade of Four Vacant Single Storey Lock-Up Garages in south-east London has been sold at auction for almost £140,000.

The properties form a terrace of four garages close to the local shops and amenities of Wells Park Road. The open spaces of Sydenham Wells Park are within easy reach. Transport links are provided by Sydenham rail station (National Rail & Overground Lines).

Bidding on the garages at Mylis Close, Sydenham started at £40,000 before the hammer came down at almost three times the guide price, selling for £136,500. The buyer will hope to win planning permission to convert the

A property in Roundhay, Leeds, sold by Auction House West Yorkshire at its sale on Wednesday 9 September 2015 plays a leading role in a new feature length film starring actor Ricky Tomlinson of ‘Cracker’ and ‘Royle Family’ fame.

The movie 'Gloves Off' follows a former boxer who must train a charge for a bare-knuckle encounter, in a bid to raise money to save his local gym. The cast also includes Denise Van Outen, Alexei Sayle, Brad Moore (Montana) and Paul Barber ('Denzil' in Only Fools and Horses).

Filming is taking place in and around Leeds until October, and this ground floor flat in

First one for you today is a quirky and charming little project property in the Peak District National Park. Having previously been used as an office, this property now has approval for change of use to residential, making an ideal project property which would be well suited to owner occupiers and experienced investors alike.

What's wonderful about this particular property is how much character and fab features it has... it is an incredibly attractive stone building in a lovely setting, and it is expected that the conversion will result in a two bedroom home. I personally love the little

If you're looking for a development opportunity then you may be interested to hear that the Old House in Brentwood is due to go under the hammer with a reserve price of £700,000.

Estate agents and auctioneers, Savills will hold the auction at the The Marriott Hotel, in Grosvenor Square, London, on November 2.

The Grade II-listed building will come with a planning brief specifying it should be used in a way to benefit the community. The purchaser need not stick to this planning stipulation, but any other use would have to be applied for via the borough council.