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We’ve made it through the last auction of the year! And what an auction it was. From churches to schools and a plethora of idyllic rural cottages, December really gave our auction house a treat.  But don’t be sad because it’s over for the year. There are still a few unsold lots for you to … Continue reading →

When the gavel falls at auction, the highest bidder has entered into a legally binding contract where they must buy the lot being sold. This can feel like a huge commitment, particularly if it’s your first time buying a property at auction. Viewings are a great way for bidders to find out more about a … Continue reading →

Selling Fort Gilkicker in Gosport earlier this year was obviously an interesting experience, and not just from the point of view of the mechanics of selling such an unusual Lot, for it is not every day that one gets free rein to wander about such a building, steeped in what is relatively recent history. Sadly, … Continue reading →

Each campaign, we have hundreds visit our auctions online, all looking for the perfect piece of land or property to snap up. If you’d like to try your hand at buying property (or land) at an auction, but don’t know how, we’re here to help. With over 30 years of experience as auctioneers, we know … Continue reading →

We’ve been a successful property and land auctioneer for over 30 years. In that time, we’ve seen countless bidders come and go — experienced and first-time.  We’ve come to realise that not everyone knows their ‘auction etiquette’. That is, what to do and what not to do during an auction. Not all bidders come into … Continue reading →

Although we paused in October, giving our bidders a chance to collect their thoughts and prepare for the winter auctions, we were back with a bang in November.  Neither Halloween nor the bad weather could deter our bidders from finding some scarily good prices at this auction. Read on for a snapshot of some of … Continue reading →

The inclusion of the former Seven Gables Rest Home at Totland Bay on the Isle of Wight in our November 2nd auction gives a very stark and dramatic example of how times have changed in terms of our expectations of such facilities. Not many years ago, large Victorian buildings of this nature were considered to … Continue reading →

An attractive mid terrace bay fronted house which has been in the same family ownership for many years has been catalogued as Lot 19 in the latest Clive Emson auction. Bidding opens 31 October and is scheduled to finish on 2nd November. Situated in Manor Road, overlooking The Rype, an area of open land in … Continue reading →

Can you believe we’re nearly in November already? As the autumn season settles in, our auction season draws to a close — that’s right, November’s auction is the penultimate one for the year. September’s auction saw a generous mix of first-time buyers and developers alike, but who knows what November will bring. If you’re keen … Continue reading →