Cheshire village development site heads to auction
5th August 2025
A former parish rooms in the sought-after village of Ashton Hayes, near Chester, is set to go under the hammer next month. The property, which was given to the community a century ago but had become too costly for the…
Chapel St Leonards seafront beach huts development opportunity up for auction
22nd July 2025
A 1.1-acre strip of land on the promenade in the seaside resort of Chapel St Leonards in Lincolnshire is to go under the hammer this month, with a proposal to build 67 beach huts on the site likely to be…
Historic Derbyshire mansion goes up for auction with £1.75m guide price
21st July 2025
A vast, Grade II listed country house in Matlock Bath in the picturesque Derwent Valley, is to go up for sale by auction this month with a guide price of £1.75m. With 25 bedrooms, three self-contained flats and set in…
Lowestoft waterfront residential development opportunity on Oulton Broad up for auction
21st July 2025
A piece of land in Lowestoft that fronts Oulton Broad, part of the Broads National Park, and has been given planning consent to build two four-bedroom houses, is to go up for auction with an £840,000 guide price this month.…
Seven historic properties in Howarth to be auctioned
18th July 2025
A collection of three small stone cottages neighbouring the former parsonage in Haworth that was home to the Brontё family is to be auctioned this month. The cottages, one of which has been divided to create an additional studio apartment,…
Unique townhouse in George Eliot’s ‘Mill on the Floss’ to go up for auction
18th July 2025
A three bedroomed townhouse within the Grade II listed Great Alne Mill near Stratford upon Avon, which is said to have been the inspiration for George Eliot’s classic literary novel, The Mill on the Floss, is to go up for…
We valued iconic “The Sims” houses if they were real life
30th June 2025
From large gothic mansions with pools to sleek penthouses and cosy cottages, The Sims make it easy to create your dream house with just a few clicks of your mouse. Not to mention all the beautiful premade mansions and homes…
What you need to know about Capital Gains Tax Allowance and how it affects you
23rd June 2025
With rule changes introduced over the past few tax years, it’s more important than ever for property owners, particularly landlords and second-home owners, to stay up to date with changing regulations around Capital Gains Tax. This financial year brings rate…
How accurate are guide prices at property auctions?
16th June 2025
If you’ve decided that buying or selling a property at auction is for you, but you don’t quite understand how guide prices work, it’s essential to familiarise yourself to avoid any financial surprises. Potential buyers are often keen to understand…
How to calculate holiday let yields in the UK
14th June 2025
If you’re considering investing in a short-term rental property, understanding how to calculate your potential return is the first thing you’ll need to know. Unlike long-term buy-to-let investments, holiday lets generate income that fluctuates throughout the year. That’s why using…
What is a good rental yield in the UK?
12th June 2025
If you’re a landlord, or hoping to become a landlord, and you want to maximise the return on your investment to turn a profit, there are several elements to consider. One of those elements is rental yield. By calculating rental…
How to find out who owns a property
28th May 2025
Whether it’s a house you’re interested in buying, land next to your home, or a derelict building you’ve walked past for years – there are several ways you can go about finding out who owns a specific property or land.…