A property auction can be a thrilling and efficient way to sell property fast, and secure a guaranteed sale.

• Exchange contracts on property auction day
• Sale guaranteed upon fall of the hammer
• 10% deposit paid immediately
• Completion within 20 working days
• Maximises sale value

Although property auctions have historically been used for sales of repossessed homes, they are growing in popularity amongst vendors of all kinds of properties looking for quick sales. The types of property that generally sell well at auction include:

• Properties that are hugely in demand or have

There’s a great selection of properties in desirable locations at Romans’ third auction of the year, including a superb building plot in Wooburn Green which can be viewed online via a drone tour! The auction takes place on Wednesday 18th May at the Green Park Conference Centre in Reading.

“We launched our innovative drone tour service last year focusing on traditional residential properties, and as far as we are aware, this is the first drone tour of an auction lot” comments Simon Clayton, Romans’ Auctions Director.

The plot of land is located at Paddock View on Rivers Edge just 2.5 miles

Today we're off to Devon to take a look at a charming character cottage for auction next Friday.

This quaint property is in need of some updating, but well within the scope of owner occupiers seeking a project property. With three bedrooms, and being more spacious than you might expect inside, it really is the ideal family home and has a lot to offer whoever its lucky new owner may be.

So, let's take a closer look and check out the lovely features this pretty property has tucked away in there. It's got loads of wonderful surprises at every turn. Starting off outside, this property is in a

It's important that you view a property before you bid for it at auction. There are so many things to consider and often the most important questions are forgotten.

Ask the relevant questions by taking our helpful checklist with you on your viewing. It may also be useful to take along the property details supplied by the auctioneer to ensure that their information is accurate.

Also check the property for signs of subsidence and confirm that the exterior is in good condition especially the roof and drainage. Double check the boiler, electrics and plumbing in the property and make sure they are

A former garage/storage site of approximately 570 sq ft with planning permission for a two bedroom house, created a bidding war in the SAVILLS auction room on Monday.

The hammer finally went down at £466,000, almost DOUBLE the guide price!

The rectangular site, located adjacent to No.2 Delorme Street and at the rear of 209-211 Fulham Palace Road, was for sale by auction at a guide price of £250,000.

Location Location Location.... is ultimately what has driven up the price – a two-bedroom flat in a new development nearby is being marketed for £799,950.

House prices in the south-west London

A three-bedroom flat in a North Lanarkshire village is on the market for just £1.

The price tag means the property in Upperton, near Airdrie, could be the cheapest home in the UK.

The property requires significant upgrading throughout but offers huge potential for development. The exterior of the property offers well-kept communal gardens and on street parking.

The flat is due to go under the hammer at an auction in Glasgow, with a guide price of £1, later this month with Auction House Scotland.

It is expected to be snapped up by a buy-to-let landlord.

Gillian Cochrane, director of operations

Graham Penny Auctions, the most successful auction house in the East Midlands, has just handed over the keys – and a bouquet of flowers – to the 1,000th sale in its Nottingham auction room, at the end of last month.

The milestone property at 8 Princes Street in Mansfield is a three bedroomed double fronted detached house requiring complete upgrading and modernisation which was perfect for successful bidder Bernadette Szabo to work on: “I love big challenges – and this is certainly a big one!” Mrs Szabo explained.

“The house hasn’t been lived in for over 20 years. It has no heating, no kitchen

Greg May from Romans Auctions makes some interesting points in his latest report. Landlords take note....

With the latest changes in Stamp Duty coming into effect in April, landlords will feel hard done by with the news that many lenders are beginning to restrict their lending criteria for buy-to-let mortgages.

Many lenders are now setting the precedent that landlords will need to receive a larger rental income compared to the cost of their mortgage than they currently do, and this could push some landlords off the market, affecting those in the lower-yielding areas such as London and the

Leading home counties land broker Aston Mead says its message about the need to build on carefully selected areas of greenbelt land appears to be getting through.

The company’s comments come after the recent release of research based on councils’ draft and adopted local plans, which indicates that a thousand extra homes a week are being planned for greenbelt sites in England. The number of new houses proposed has risen to 274,792 – about 55,000 more than in March last year.

Aston Mead Land & Planning Director Adam Hesse said: “At long last, we are seeing things starting to move in the right

A few auction properties for you today to whet the appetite!

Here's a lovely 2 bedroom cottage with charm by the bucketload. With plenty of character features, that pretty stone exterior, and that garden with decking and Welsh valley views... this one is perfect for owner occupiers, but also worth a look for investors as well :-)

Ok, who's looking for a project property? This former church in Cheshire not only looks lovely on the outside, it's also great on the inside too, and offers a wonderfully bright interior thanks to loads of natural light pouring in from a multitude of pretty windows