UK house prices increased by 1.1% between September and October and re up 2.8% quarter on quarter and 9.7% year on year, the latest property index shows. This means that the average house price is now over £200,000 at £205,240, according to the Halifax index data and the report says that house price optimism remains high.

The 1.1% monthly rise followed a previous month’s fall of 0.9% and the market is up and down with the quarterly figures being more reliable in terms of indicating overall trends, according to Martin Ellis, the Halifax’s housing economist.

He pointed out that house prices

Sales at Auction House London hit a record high this week at its sale at the Landmark London Hotel (Tuesday 27 October 2015), with a total value of £25,472,120. The most significant lot in the sale reached £4.9m before being sold – breaking a second record for the award-winning brand by becoming the highest value property ever sold by Auction House London. The empty site in the centre of Luton had a guide price of £4.5m. It is close to the university and has planning permission to build accommodation for 180 students, plus 84 flats and an area for shops.

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Homes Under The Hammer host and property expert, Martin Roberts' property auctions roadshow commences next week.

Martin has helped create a training course, based on his best selling book "Making Money from Property", that will put you in the best possible position to benefit from property investment. From spotting bargains and the hints and tips of buying at auction, to negotiating finance and running a successful portfolio. The market is on the move. Act now to make sure you don't miss the boat!

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Hundreds of buyers crowded into Romans’ sale room on 28th October at the Green Park Conference Centre in Reading to witness a catalogue of interesting and rare lots being sold.

Romans’ latest auction proved yet again to be highly successful, with a packed sale room and 100% of the lots selling at or above their guide prices - some for significantly higher prices than their reserves.

Simon Clayton, Romans’ Auctions Director, comments: “We experienced some fierce bidding wars, specifically for the lots located in property hotspots, such as Farnham, Windsor, Camberley and Sunbury-on-Thames. These

The October Acuitus auction saw the sale of £67.6m of assets at a success rate of 89% and illustrated the opportunity for sellers to capitalise on the high level of current investor demand.

Following the sale, Acuitus Chairman, Richard Auterac, commented: “Auctions have been characterised as a high yielding investment environment but the sharpening yields now being achieved in the sale room are notable.

“Investors who are confronted by the minimal - and sometimes volatile - returns currently available in the equities and gilts markets are being attracted by the comparatively high returns that

An attractive George Inn pub in Chartham near Canterbury is to be put up for sale at auction, next week.

The pub is in Shalmsford Street opposite the Kingfisher Place development. Previously permission has been granted to build a separate dwelling next to the pub, but that has lapsed.

The George Inn itself has six bedrooms on the first and second floors with a pub and restaurant on the ground floor. It is currently let under the terms of a 13 year tenancy from November 2010 and is let at £25,122 per annum.

The public house occupies a good size plot, extending to 0.76 hectares (1.68 acres)

So today it's over to Surrey for a peek at an incredible 5 bedroom property that has been done up to a very high standard inside. It is nothing short of gorgeous both inside and out!

This charming residential property is in a wonderful secluded location, set back no less than 120m behind mature woodland, and approached by a fabby sweeping driveway. Given how grand the property is, it seems in keeping that it has such an equally grand approach!

Now, there are only a few internal shots with this one, but wow, they really do show off some gorgeous living space!

The kitchen is modern, large, and

Derbyshire auctioneers, Bagshaws Residential held its fifth Midlands property auction of the year at Derbyshire County Cricket Club at the end of last month.

There was a lot of interest in the properties being offered prior to the auction with the sale being well attended with vendors and purchasers alike.

Cash buyers together with proxy and telephone bidders competed for properties from as wide an area as Skegness and County Durham.

Many properties were sold above their guide price with a three-bedroomed terraced house in Nottingham selling for £32,500 above guide, a three-bedroomed mid

A former care home is described as having the potential to be the "finest family home in Bristol", with eight bedrooms and five reception rooms, ample parking and one of the largest gardens in Clifton Village.

The property, in Bristol, is set well back from the road in its own grounds ( circa 0.60 Acres ) with a semi-circular drive providing access to the huge front door and exceptionally elegant entrance Hall.

The exterior elevations and the roof have been extensively renovated leaving the purchaser to renovate the 9,800 sq foot interior to their own style and taste.

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