Auctions
News covering residential property auction activities and the companies who offer auction services to estate agents, property investors and landlords.
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Slowdown in September auction sales figures
EIG figures show continued annual growth in residential auction sales, although rising supply has put pressure on September success rates.
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Auction market broadens as sales rise across most regions
EIG’s latest analysis shows residential auction sales continuing to grow, with flats accounting for a rising share and regional differences in prices and demand.
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Top auction houses across Britain are revealed
Auction brands have been ranked based on factors such as success rate, national coverage and investor suitability.
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Property auction activity softens, but longer-term picture remains positive
EIG figures show a year-on-year fall in property auctions, although activity in the past 12 months is ahead of last year.
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Auction confidence grows, says Propertymark President
Stuart Collar-Brown says buyers and sellers continue to see the value of auctions as EIG figures show a sharp rise in lots offered and sold in June.
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Residential auction supply rises, but demand lags behind
Residential auction activity continued to grow in May, says EIG, with more than 27,000 properties sold in the past year, despite a dip in success rates
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Auctions generate four times more complaints
Consumers are being caught out by unclear auction processes and unexpected fees, warns Chief Property Ombudsman, Lesley Horton.
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Property auction sales remain solid in April
Residential property auction sales and funds raised increased in April despite growing stock levels putting pressure on overall success rates.
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Property industry loses one of its stars
With great sadness we report that Clive Emson MBE, property auctioneer and star of Homes under the Hammer has died.
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Investors exploit landlord exodus at auction
Professional landlords are swooping in to buy up tenanted properties as Renters' Rights Act impact affects the market.
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