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With plenty of buyers from around the UK, and a vast array of properties and land to match, this month’s auction was a roaring success. From fisherman’s lofts to land and garages, all manner of different property types graced our auction room, promoting some competitive bidding as usual. Want to know more about the properties … Continue reading →

I have been at Clive Emson since I was 20 years old. So, with regards to selling property, all I’ve really known is auctions. I knew private treaty was the more ‘traditional’ way of selling a property but that was pretty much it. In December 2021, I put in my first offer for a flat … Continue reading →

After a three-year absence due to Covid-19 The Royal Cornwall Show returned to the county’s calendar to much joy and fanfare. One of the largest of its kind, the event showcases the best Cornwall has to offer and, this year, had a special visit from Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall who visited on … Continue reading →

‘It must be amazing to visit the properties you sell’ and ‘How did you get into this type of work?’ are two phrases my colleagues and I often get asked, I can honestly say if I ever had an inkling that I would find myself perusing a career in the auction world, I would be … Continue reading →

In our latest auction, we had the pleasure of welcoming bidders from over 25 countries, while enjoying 1,734 unique bids thanks to our proxy bidding service. Let’s hope that June’s auction is as successful then, shall we?  This month, we have all manner of properties just waiting for the right buyer. From fishing lakes to … Continue reading →

As I’m writing this piece of editorial around 3pm on Friday, I’m contemplating afternoon T, but it’s not what you may think. It’s not tea and cake, (although that would be nice) but admiring what a great selection of properties we have on offer in the latest auction and in particular those in the towns … Continue reading →

On a glorious sunny day can there be a better way to spend an afternoon than with Joint Auctioneer Nick Rooke from Finn’s in Canterbury as we strolled, walked and talked to our mutual client about auctioning their truly lovely property? The sun was out and beating down in what was an almost cloudless day, … Continue reading →

What a brilliant day!  The sun was shining and the crowds came along in what seemed like record numbers to the Essex Young Farmers Show just outside Chelmsford. From the moment the gates opened at 9.30am the crowds flocked in and the Clive Emson Auctioneers stand just next to the main parade ring had visitors … Continue reading →

Most people know what it’s like to start a new job. Whether it’s your first part time role, moving to a different firm or embarking on a completely new career. Your first days arrives and those familiar feelings rush through your mind, whether you’re going to fit in, will my colleagues like me, will I … Continue reading →