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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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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Auction market outlook is “cautiously optimistic” – Propertymark
There is “clear price sensitivity” in the property auctions market, according to NAVA Propertymark's Advisory Panel Board member Matt Burrows.
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Auctions firm rebrands after acquisition by giant rival
Andrew Parker, of BTG Eddisons, says Network Auctions will now come under his firm's umbrella name after a recent acquisition.
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Big jump in residential auction sales this year
Latest industry figures reveal a huge increase of 53% in properties sold under the hammer in January.
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Accelerated auction activity marks strong end to 2025
Essential Information Group's David Sandeman says the year-end auction activity data confirms that 2025 set new benchmarks for supply and sales volumes.
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