Property used for business use commonly sells at auction, and our free appraisal service is the best way to gain insight into what we would expect a listing to achieve during an auction process, including unusual, rare, or extensive commercial properties, complexes, open land, and business units.
Our user-friendly form below requires a few basic details to register your request for a commercial property appraisal. One of the Clive Emson commercial team will contact you shortly to discuss further particulars and compile a professional appraisal for you.
Find out how much your property will sell for at auction.
Let us know the details of your property and we’ll provide you with our recommendations for the guide price and reserve price
We endeavour to provide flexibility and convenience, and can give indicative appraisals once we view the property. We can schedule an in-person appraisal appointment with our local teams.
UK Areas Covered by Clive Emson’s Commercial Property Auction Appraisal Service
Clive Emson is a sector-leading property auctioneer, providing commercial and residential auctions across the south of England and further afield. If you’re interested in a commercial property appraisal, you’ll find our local teams in the following locations, who are always on hand to assist:
Maidstone: Serving clients across Kent
Brighton: Covering Sussex and Surrey
Fareham: Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Exeter: Cornwall, Devon and the West Country
Chelmsford: Auction services in Essex
Southeast: Managing London and the surrounding area
You are welcome to contact our localised commercial auction teams directly if you have any questions or would like independent guidance about the auction sales process.
What are the factors When Valuing a Commercial Auction Listing?
Commercial properties come in limitless sizes, layouts and conditions, which means a detailed appraisal is the best way to arrive at a realistic auction appraisal.
However, external factors like the broader economic climate, interest rates, availability of commercial lending, and the performance of each sector can impact the amount a property is expected to reach and the budgets bidders will have access to.
Commercial Property Supply and Demand Levels
We always factor in supply and demand when preparing a commercial property appraisal. In some areas, an excess of available properties can mean a new listing isn't expected to attract larger bids. In contrast, in regions with scarcity, there is an excellent potential for bidders to participate competitively and drive up the eventual sale price.
Existing or Potential Tenancies
Commercial properties with existing tenants can be sold at auction, although bidders will need oversight of the lease terms, value, and stability of the current tenant. Many will look for actively tenanted properties that will generate an immediate income stream, whereas other buyers may be less interested in a property with a long-term lease that they are unlikely to be able to terminate.
Planning Constraints or Permissions
Planning permission can have a sizable impact on a commercial property appraisal. If there is pre-approved consent for a change of use, extension or redevelopment, this will mean a property is more valuable and desirable to bidders. Conversely, previous refusals or limitations on the commercial activities permitted can reduce an appraisal.
Potential Income Generation
Commercial investors comparing two properties will necessarily need to consider the income the structure or unit is forecast to produce, which could relate to rental incomes, lease renewals and the predicted future value of the lot. Many use a calculation that assesses the net operating income and will be prepared to pay more for a commercial property with strong income generation potential and a correspondingly higher auction appraisal.
Localised Infrastructure Developments
Location is often as relevant as the condition and size of a commercial property for sale. Buildings and premises close to new developments, such as major roadways, motorway improvements or the HS2 railway.
Understanding the Purpose of Commercial Auction Property Appraisals
As we have seen, several variables must be included in a commercial property appraisal. We use our years of expertise, local commercial property market knowledge, and detailed assessments to arrive at as accurate an appraisal as possible.
However, an appraisal is a professional assessment rather than a guarantee or fixed value, and it is always the seller's choice whether to list a commercial property for auction using the appraisal as a guide price.
Many commercial properties achieve a higher final sale value than originally anticipated when competition is fierce, and the listing has been well marketed, which means an appraisal is best viewed as guidance and an approximation rather than a certainty.
Book Your No-Obligation Commercial Property appraisal
To organise your independent commercial property appraisal, you are welcome to complete the details in the form above and let us know if there is a specific day or time when it is best to get in touch. You are also free to browse upcoming and concluded auctions to review the prices achieved for similar commercial premises and properties in your area.
