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More than 60 Black Country homes ranging from bargain fixer-uppers to smart modern apartments will go under the hammer at Bond Wolfe Auctions’ next sale on 31 March.

A three-bedroomed, semi-detached house at 273 Stafford Road (pictured below), in Wolverhampton comes with a guide price* of just £30,000+, but the new owners will need DIY skills and an appetite for hard work, as it needs extensive improvements.

Less effort will be needed for the new owners of another three-bedroomed semi, this time at 25 Sussex Avenue, in Wednesbury, as it’s in a tidy condition despite a guide price of

From pubs to factories, and from churches to banks – there’s something for everyone on the commercial property list in Bond Wolfe Auctions’ next sale on Wednesday 31 March.

Ian Tudor, managing director of Bond Wolfe Auctions, said: “There’s something for investors of every shape and pocket in our catalogue this month, with more than 200 lots across the UK, from Cornwall to Northumberland, while guide prices* range from £nil to £850,000.”

One timely lot is the freehold on the Santander Bank at 91 Queen Street in the centre of Morley (pictured left), in Leeds, which is listed for sale with

A familiar name has returned to the world of auctions with the relaunch of Must be Sold by Auction.

Operating as Must be Sold from 2008 until its closure in 2013, the brand was previously launched as a joint venture with Graham Penny Auctions (now SDL Property Auctions). It has now been relaunched by parent company Spicerhaart Corporate Sales under its new name, Must be Sold by Auction

Must be Sold by Auction offers a full range of auctions to meet sellers’ circumstances and timescales. Both conditional and unconditional Timed Auctions run on the Must be Sold by Auction website, with online

FOR AUCTION: An attractive three bedroom detached cottage centrally located in the popular village of Wheathampstead is up for grabs – and may even offer the new owner the chance to beat the Stamp Duty deadline – and be a cosy period home.

10 The Hill, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, is being sold by Network Auctions with a guide price of £395,000+. The cottage is situated in the centre of this popular village with a wide range of local amenities and St Helens school nearby. Character features include exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and attractive fireplaces. The kitchen opens into an

The proposed sale of a former police station in Sedgley is the best hope of bringing the landmark building back into use, according to Bond Wolfe Auctions, the firm bringing the property to the market in its next auction on Wednesday 31 March.

A host of alternative uses for the building – including apartments, community or meeting space, offices or even hospitality  – have all been suggested for the old station building in Vicar Street, which is listed for auction with a guide price* of £260,000.

It was among two dozen selected for closure three years ago. Police chiefs argued at the time

Overseas investors are now targeting Bond Wolfe Auction’s online live-streamed sales, it has been revealed.

A Hong Kong-based buyer was the final bidder for a £1 million commercial lot in Bond Wolfe Auction’s latest auction on Wednesday 17 February, an industrial/office investment at Island Works, 122 Holyhead Road, Birmingham.

Let to a long term established tenant, the landmark building between Birmingham and West Bromwich produces annual rental of £75,000.

Sue Randell, chief operating officer of Bond Wolfe Auctions, said: “The reputation of Bond Wolfe Auctions as a source of value

Following the Chancellor's budget announcements, the following comments have been prepared from SDL Property Auctions regarding the Stamp Duty Holiday and Business Rates Relief extensions. 

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Andrew Parker, Auctioneer and Managing Director, SDL Property Auctions

 Business rates relief

“The extension of business rates relief until the summer by the chancellor will be welcomed by many commercial property owners who could have been facing a hefty bill without it. The relief has served as a much-needed safety net, especially for those property owners who have been struggling to

After another successful National Property Auction brought February to a triumphant close, SDL Property Auctions has revealed that the number of properties sold in partnership with estate agents has doubled year on year.

The news reflects a growing trend of estate agents working in partnership with the auctioneer rather than in direct competition – which managing director and auctioneer Andrew Parker says is a win-win situation for all parties.

He said: “Buyers, sellers and agents all benefit from the speed, transparency and certainty of auctions. From an agent’s point of view, it means

With news that the stamp duty holiday is likely to be extended until the end of June, one property expert is warning that auctions will remain one of the only viable ways for buyers and sellers to guarantee completion before the new proposed deadline.

With the Chancellor due to confirm the extension in next week’s budget, SDL Property Auctions Auctioneer and Managing Director, Andrew Parker, is preparing for an increase in both lots and bids at monthly national property auctions.

As Andrew comments, there’s already been a significant increase in auction activity as buyers can complete

The February property auction held by Bond Wolfe Auctions has set a new record for the Midlands.

Not only was it the largest auction ever held in the region, offering 224 lots, it raised a record £24.6 million, with a remarkable success rate of 96%.

Ian Tudor, managing director of Bond Wolfe Auctions, said: “By any measure, Wednesday 17 February was a remarkable day, and we are particularly delighted with the results for the commercial lots we offered.”

The marketing run-up to the auction resulted in 1,049,714 website page views, 237,758 video tours watched, and on the day over 3,500