So as we approach the end of 2015, we would like to thank you for your support throughout the last year and wish you an enjoyable festive season.

The auctioneers will be putting together their catalogues for the first auctions of 2016, and these will start to be released from the middle of January. (Make sure you contact us sooner, rather than later, if you wish to sell your property in the February or March auctions).

We would like to remind you that our offices will be closed over the Christmas period from the 25th December and will be open again on the 4th January, however some of our

Thinking about Selling your Property in 2016?

If you are wondering how to sell your home fast, but are uncertain of your options, selling a house at auction could be the choice for you. Selling a property at auction is one of the most secure forms of quick house sale there is.

You should consider going to auction if:

- You have a home that needs some work, and/or are happy to let it go at a below market value price. - The property for sale by auction is unique / unusual, and would not sell well on the open market. - You are simply looking for a quick, guaranteed no-nonsense sale.

Auctions

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

A whooping £208,000, that's how much! :)

This single garage in up-and-coming Tooting Bec, in South London,  Tooting Bec, boasts a frontage of just 10ft 7inches, and it's said the average width of a car is around 6ft.

Property auctioneers Andrews and Robertson described the garage, which is located near Balham High Road, as being "situated within a sought after residential area".

They added: "Public transport available from the nearby tube station".

The building has previously been used as a single garage and for storage. The property also includes a small space in front for one car.

Andrews

Auction House has just gone past the heady milestone of 3,000 lots sold in the year – the only property auctioneer to do so in 2015, and reaching the landmark figure more than a week earlier than the company did last year.

The individual property named as the 3,000th auction lot was 27 Kent Road, St Denys, Southampton, Hampshire, which was sold at the Auction House Pearsons sale in Southampton (on Tuesday 8 December), with founding director and auctioneer Bryan Baxter wielding the gavel. The property, a two bed semi-detached house, was guided at £130,000 – 150,000, with the hammer eventually

Ok folks, I have one more gem for you this year... and like a real gem it doesn't come cheap, but living in London is expensive I guess, so for those of you with a 7-figure budget this one is for you... everyone else? You're in my gang... but we can still take a peek inside and appreciate what is a truly gorgeous apartment this is :-)

I have to say, this is probably my favourite apartment I've seen this year, and with three bedrooms and a GIA of approximately 258.6 sq m (2,784 sq ft) this is one very spacious 4th and 5th floor mezzanine duplex in a building that benefits from 24 hour concierge

I've got a simply stunning Surrey property for you today. This 4 bedroom stable conversion stands out from the crowd, and not just for that gorgeous exterior. There is a multitude of attractive features in this one, and it's well worth taking your time looking at the images so you can take in all the lovely little details that make it so special and unique :-)

I absolutely adore the exterior of this property. Those fantastic dark walls with a variety of quirky window shapes that are highlighted by contrasting cream coloured surrounds to give the place a striking appearance, and that clock is

So today, we are are off to the Isle of Wight to check out a fabulous quirky property with wonderful views of the English Channel. Now, this isn't just a standard house this time.... it's quite the opportunity though. Having originally been built as a sea captain's residence, this property now consists of a 3 bedroom house with two self-contained one bedroom apartments on the top floor. Yes, that definitely makes it ideal for the investors out there, but don't disappear yet owner occupiers, as this one may suit you better than you realise ;-)

Given the property's location the layout clearly

We're off to Essex this time... let's go and take a look at a wonderful 3 bedroom character property that is in need of some refurbishment, but has lots of gorgeous features that make it well worth the time and TLC required to bring out the best in this fabby family home :-)

At first glance, yes, I can see that in places the garden and exterior are a bit tired looking and in need of a little work... but those amazing shutters are great, and it will only take a lick of paint in a different shade to entirely transform that exterior, so if blue isn't your colour it is worth pausing to consider

Maybe you're thinking about buying a property at auction, but not sure why it might benefit you?  Well, here are just a few reasons:

The main advantage of buying a property at auction is that 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