Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers raised £16 million from 134 lots catalogued in their latest a auction achieving a sale rate in excess of 70 per cent.

The auction – the second of eight sales in 2019 – took place across five days in five venues from March 18-22.

The auction house also celebrated its 30th anniversary year with a new fixed date, online only auction.

Managing Director James Emson said, “We continue to innovate to provide absolutely the best service to vendors and purchasers – the new online only auction is very much part of our present and future.

“Our new service complements this, offering a new dimension to our business and extending the options available to both our clients and customers. In today’s fast-moving, technological age it is imperative to keep ahead of the curve.

“Running alongside our ballroom auctions we will continue to offer the best possible land and property deals across the South Coast and further afield– with our experienced team of auction experts ensuring that sensible guide prices lead to successful sales.”