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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…
Are holiday lets a good investment?
13th June 2025
Holiday lets are still a popular choice for many investors, however, they’re not always suitable for every portfolio. When considering whether a holiday let investment will yield sufficient returns and be a worthwhile addition to your portfolio, several factors must…
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.…
The most interesting properties sold by auction
21st May 2025
Just like any auction house, property auctions are full of hidden gems and unusual finds. Not just a place for residential homes and office spaces to be sold, you’ll often find an array of interesting lots that shine with potential…
How long does the average property take to sell?
21st May 2025
It’s not an understatement to say that in many cases, buying and selling a property can be a frustrating process. Especially when using the open market where you are subject to lengthy chains that make it difficult to know when…
Herefordshire farmhouse with planning for double residential barn conversion to go under the hammer
14th May 2025
Caldicott Farm in the picturesque village of Holme Lacy, near Hereford, is to go up for auction this month, with a guide price of £895,000, in the next live-streamed auction held by SDL Property Auctions, part of Eddisons, on 29…
Former Tamworth police station to be auctioned with £1.8m guide price
14th May 2025
Tamworth’s former police station is to go up for auction later this month, with planning consent for 54 residential units. Located on Spinning Lane in the town centre, the building will appear in the next live-streamed auction held by SDL…
All change! A landlord’s guide to the new rules turning renting on its head
25th April 2025
Landlords are facing a raft of legislation change, with comprehensive set of new rules to turn the private rented sector on its head. The Renters’ Rights Bill, currently making its way through Parliament will bring with it the biggest shift…
Stamp Duty Land Tax Changes 2025
17th April 2025
From the 1st of April 2025, a number of changes came into effect that could impact you if you’re in the process of, or are planning to, purchase a property in England or Northern Ireland. Applying to all buyers, regardless…
Supporting the growth of the High Street Rental Auction (HSRA) Programme
16th April 2025
SDL Property Auctions welcomes new local authorities to the scheme As the High Street Rental Auction (HSRA) Early Adopter Programme continues to expand, SDL Property Auctions, part of Eddisons, is thrilled to see more local authorities joining this groundbreaking initiative.…
