A private auction run by Auction House London this week (Monday 13 July 2015) raised more than £3m ahead of the brand’s main auction next week. The four mixed commercial, retail and residential properties on Queensbridge Road, Hackney are part of an established parade of shops in the East London borough. The sale was held at a pub opposite Auction House London’s premises in NW8. Hammer prices raised ranged from £224,000 to £1,582,500, totalling £3,091,500. Managing Director and Auctioneer, Andrew Binstock said, “It just goes to prove that the auction model works equally well in a more

Symonds & Sampson have enjoyed success with two property auctions held over the last couple of weeks.

On the 24th June, Yarde Farm at Churchill, between Axminster and Chard was offered for sale. The property had been in the Perring family for over 100 years and, since Miss Perring passed away, had been empty for about 8 years.

The farmhouse was listed Grade II and required full renovation, there was also an attached barn, farm buildings and just over 12 acres of land.  With nearly 50 viewings taking place, there was a busy auction room.  The guide price of £450,000 to £500,000 was easily

First lot for you today is a pretty fixer upper, but it's incredibly charming, spacious, and in a lovely Norfolk setting. Well worth a look for those owner occupiers up for the challenge of a project property. Having initially started as a much smaller Victorian home at it's core, this property has had extension on both sides done in the years since, though you really wouldn't know at a glance!

It certainly gives the first impression that it has always been a large 4 bedroom family home, and I love that shade of green which fits so well in this lovely part woodland plot! It's a pity we don't

Another staggeringly successful CPBigwood auction as property prices hit fresh peaks.

Held at the Holte Suite, Aston Villa, it achieved £14,224,550 inclusive of prior sales, in the room deals and post event transactions.

This represented an 87 per cent success rate on the back of 2,500 viewings.

Jonathan Hackett, partner and head of auctions, said: “It was a remarkable auction. Just fantastic.

“Guide prices were being smashed left, right and centre. Bidding was hot.”

Before this year, CPBigwood's previous record auction took place in February 2014 which raised just over £13 million. All three

The mews property in Sefton village is in need of some updating, but does benefit from central heating, garage and an open aspect to the rear. The guide price is £220,000 to £240,000.

Cathy Holt, joint head of auctions at Sutton Kersh says: ‘This is a unique property in a popular location close to Maghull town centre, with easy access to the M57 and M58 motorway connection, and the main A59 into Liverpool city centre. I expect there to be plenty of interest.’

Meanwhile a vacant there bedroom semi-detached house on Bowring Park Road in Liverpool which could suit occupation, investment or resale

Have you ever considered living on a boat? (Kind of ironic given the kind of weather we are experiencing today!).

Ok, so this one may perhaps not be for everyone... but I know there are people who would jump at the chance of such an unusual home on the water! So, to all you folks out there nodding in agreement, this one is for you :-)

What I have for you today is a static boat that's situated in a popular marina in Nottingham. It's well cared for by the current owner, has been lived in for several years, and kept in good working order throughout. The exterior looks great, boasting upvc double

The freehold of the O2 Academy is one of 10 being auctioned by Newcastle City Council this monday, with a guide price of £625,000 and is expected to fetch more than £2m.

Run by Academy Music Group, the building has played host to scores of acts over the last 10 years, including the Prodigy, Paloma Faith and Rita Ora.

The venue’s operations will not be changed but its freehold is set to go under the hammer at a London auction, with commercial property specialists Lambert Smith Hampton acting as agents.

The firm said it represents a freehold ground rent investment, with six years left on a 99

UK house prices have increased by an average of £11,500 over the12 months to May 2015 with seven cities in the South of England significantly outperforming this level, the latest index from Hometrack shows.

The average house in a city now costs £189,400 with London more than double this figure at £425,700, with month on month basis prices increased by 0.8% in May which is 3.8% above the peak of the market in 2007.

Oxford has recorded the highest rise in the last 12 months with growth of £41,700, nearly quadruple the UK average of £11,500, followed by London at £38,900, Cambridge at £23,900

Auction House London is holding a private auction with four lots on Monday 13 July ahead of its main auction mirroring the Australian auction system where properties are sold on site or nearby as they come onto the market.

Auction House London director, Jamie Royston said, “In this case this was the best option for the owner who is selling the four commercial and residential properties in Queensbridge Road, Hackney. This method is similar to the Australian idea and with the increasing popularity of selling by auction we are able to be more flexible on how and when we auction property.”

This

First one I have for you today in one of those wonderful properties with a simple, clean and modest exterior but so, so much more the moment you step through the door.

This former bakery in Essex, now a 5 bedroom house, is packed from end to end with spacious open-plan rooms and fab features wherever you direct your eyes. Starting with gorgeous wooden floors beneath your feet, moving on to lovely feature fireplaces and big windows letting the light pour in, to the lovely exposed beams that adorn the ceilings.

Everywhere you look there are things to love about this property, and that doesn't