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How Do House Auctions Work? The property auction process explained

7th June 2023

How Does a property auction work? 7 steps to auction success Selling at auction has always been popular with homeowners wishing to sell their property as quickly as possible. Auctions offer a high level of certainty that a bid at or above the reserve price will be placed on the day with completion within as little … Continue reading

Why Do Houses Go To Auction? 4 Reasons

7th June 2023

Why Do Houses Go To Auction? Property auctions account for roughly 2% to 3% of all UK sales, with around 80% of lots achieving a successful bid above the seller’s reserve price on the first auction day. This goes to show that property auctions are a popular way of buying and selling a wide variety … Continue reading

Does A Property Sell for Less at Auction?

23rd May 2023

Do houses sell for less at auction? When discussing the best way to sell your home, it’s common to hear the throwaway comment that “properties sell for less at auction.” The reality is that a property, site or plot that is ideally suited to an auction sale will often attract an excellent price (often greater than … Continue reading

Should I Auction My House? Is an auction right for you?

18th May 2023

Should I auction my home or choose another way to sell? This is a question we’re asked frequently at Clive Emson Auctioneers – and we understand why. We know what our sellers want to achieve market value for their property, but also know that price isn’t the only factor when selling a property. This is … Continue reading

Leaving the Capital? Why DFLs are turning to auctions to move out of London

15th May 2023

Leaving the Capital? Why DFLs are turning to auctions to move out of London For many Londoners, the benefits and convenience of living in the City no longer outweigh the increasing list of cons. With the rising cost of living and astronomical property prices, London’s lure is starting to wane, but this presents an excellent … Continue reading

How Much Does it Cost to Sell a House at Auction?

15th May 2023

How Much Does it Cost to Sell a House at Auction? House auction fees explained. Cost considerations are important whether you’ve decided to access a property auction for speed and efficiency or simply wish to sell a home with as little stress as possible. But how much does it cost to sell a house at … Continue reading

How to sell your house quickly via Quick Sale Property Auctions

10th May 2023

How to sell your house quickly via Auction Property auctions can be one of the quickest ways to sell a house, and although the standard process takes 20 days from the sale date, this is still considerably faster than selling your property using a traditional private treaty process which can take up to 6 months! Most auction sellers instruct the … Continue reading

February 2023 Auction Highlights

28th February 2023

We’re well into the New Year now. Resolutions have been made and either kept or broken, and things have settled into a routine. As such, you may well be looking for something exciting to see you through the rest of the winter.. We’ve answered your call with this month’s auction. In store for all our … Continue reading

What Happens to the Properties that Don’t Sell at Auction?

5th January 2023

While putting your property up for auction is an excellent idea with many benefits, it doesn’t always guarantee a sale. In the UK, about 78% of properties sell successfully at an auction. But what happens to that other 22%?  Here at Clive Emson, we are dedicated to selling property and land as a high-profile auctioneering … Continue reading