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The UK’s largest property auctioneer Auction House has just recorded its best ever sales month, beating all previous records in the nine year history of the company.

February 2016 saw the group break its highest ever monthly record on three key performance metrics – offering 600 auction lots, selling 461 of them, and raising nearly £63 million (£62,782,000) in the process.

Commenting on the group’s record achievement, Auction House Founding Director Roger Lake said: “It’s a real milestone to have offered 600 auction lots in a month - a figure that hasn’t been reached by any auctioneer since

Whether you’re a seasoned landlord or someone starting out to build a property portfolio, there are some things you’ve just got to do before making a bid on a property at auction. A key one is for both you and your solicitor to check the legal pack.

All the important legal documents you need to be aware of in relation to the property or land are in one handy pack for you to review before an auction. The pack is put together by the vendor’s solicitor – so if you intend to sell at an auction this is something you will have to organise to be done in good time before the auction in which your

Propery buyers from outside of the East Midlands are on the lookout for Nottinghamshire auction bargains.

Vejay Pal, senior valuer at Graham Penny Auctions, said: "We found that several of our buyers travelled to the auction room from outside of Nottinghamshire to purchase their new properties earlier this month.

"A number of terraced, semi-detached and detached properties sold well and we're hoping to continue this momentum into our March auction."

He commented: “Our auctions last month saw us enjoy our most successful month in our 10 year history. We achieved some excellent sale prices for

Today, we're heading for Dorset to take a look at a charming Grade II Listed thatched cottage in need of some tlc, but with lots of gorgeous features. This fab 3 bedroom property is ideal as a project property, needing some improvement but nothing that looks too drastic for the owner occupier to take on.

At first glance this is quite an imposing property, with a gable end elevation facing the road and boasting black beams on a white backdrop, oriel window, and all framed by that lovely thatched roof above. I personally rather like that look, the black timber on white walls, but not to worry

If you’re moving house, the first thing to do is finalise your moving date, and then you can start ticking things off your checklist. Use our guide below so you don’t forget anything:

  • Four weeks before you move house:
  • Book a removals company as soon as possible. This will guarantee you get the date and the company you want. Keep in mind that weekend moves are likely to be more expensive.
  • Check your home contents insurance policy to see what cover you have regarding moving home. Your removal company may provide this if you are not covered.
  • Arrange for parking of the removal van

Right, we're off to Nottingham first today. I've got a lovely 2 bedroom cottage to show you, and it's ideal for all you investors and owner occupiers out there. Situated in a quiet rural hamlet, this period property has plenty of character as well as some rather nice features.

Starting with the exterior and grounds, the first thing that jumps out of the images is that very attractive front elevation which looks better still set behind that fab white farm gate. I find it likely that those exterior walls must have had a repaint since it appears completely immaculate in the photos. All those

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 historic windmill at Torbay's highest viewpoint is for auction later this month with a guide price of £125,000.

The Grade II listed Fernicombe Windmill at Paignton has planning permission for adjoining residential accommodation, linked by a bridge, and the auctioneers say it could be a 'Grand Designs' style development with a 'Wow' factor.

Proposed Accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor: Open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room, bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Stairs rising to bridge that intrinsically links back to the existing tower to incorporate workshop/garage area. First Floor: Main

So if you're thinking about buying a property at auction then you'll find you avoid the lengthy process of buying a house in the traditional way. At auction, the process happens in a matter of minutes rather than months and when the hammer falls, you own the property.

The other many benefits of buying property at auction are listed below. If these don't convince you, nothing will!

Low prices

Auctions really do offer the chance to secure property at bargain prices. Thousands of properties are sold at auction in the UK every year - and many are hard to value, meaning they often sell at below

Today its off to Somerset to take a look at a fantastic fixer-upper. This 3 bedroom semi-detached cottage is an ideal project property for those owner occupiers looking for the opportunity to make their mark on a property and mould it to their own tastes and requirements. While this is clearly a nice little earner for the investors and those looking to refurb and resell, it's one that is great for those less experienced occupiers that want to take the leap into a project without ending up in over their heads. Even though we can't see every room in the catalogue images, what we can see looks to