How do our live-streamed property auctions work?
16th September 2021
In the wake of the coronavirus, we’ve had to do things a little differently here at SDL Property Auctions. Unable to hold large gatherings, as is the nature of a room auction, we quickly adapted and moved to a behind…
Is the definition of property affordability changing?
15th September 2021
The pandemic has turned life on its head, affecting all aspects including how we work and live. One of the biggest shifts for many people of working age has been the switch to remote working. Here we examine if these…
The early signs of post lockdown on the commercial property market
1st September 2021
Commercial property investments have been a mixed bag during the pandemic, with the hospitality and leisure centres taking the biggest hits, while demand for warehousing has soared as online shopping became the norm. Changes in the way we worked, shopped…
SDL Property Auctions dominates the August auction scene
31st August 2021
Dominating the property auction market this summer is SDL Property Auctions which offered a quarter of all auction properties in the UK during August. Traditionally a quiet period for the industry, August was anything but for the company, which held…
Rise in demand for staycations – opportunities for property investors?
27th August 2021
Two summers of restrictions on foreign travel have resulted in a boom in holidays at home, with many staycation properties booked up for the rest of 2021 and filling up fast for 2022 as UK holidaymakers plan to stay at…
Do you need extra insurance when working from home?
24th August 2021
Still working from home? If you’ve ever worried what would happen if your office equipment broke down or was damaged, read our guide to work from home insurance and business contents insurance to see who’s responsible. Many office staff were…
How to refer a lead
18th August 2021
As a valued partner agent with SDL Property Auctions, referring a property for auction is quick and easy. Here Sophie Jones, one of our Auction Experts, walks through this simple process. You’ve been approached by a motivated seller who is…
Second summer smash for SDL Property Auctions
16th August 2021
Summer may traditionally be quiet for the property market but not for SDL Property Auctions – which has broken the record for the biggest August property auction in the UK for the second year running. The UK’s most successful live-streamed…
Why it’s never too early to discuss auctions with your sellers
13th August 2021
As estate agents wanting the best for your customers, sometimes you just know that auction is the right choice for a property, whether this is due to the property itself or the needs of your seller. Auctions may have been…
The most and least affordable regions to buy property in the UK
12th August 2021
If you’re house-hunting in 2021, you’ll have noticed that the pandemic has sent prices soaring – and you may worry that they have become more unaffordable than ever. Since February 2020, just before we began to feel the effects of the…
What’s happening to house prices in your area?
10th August 2021
Despite financial concerns for many as a result of the pandemic, the property market is seeing a flurry of activity, with many people putting the money they’ve saved on holidays and commuting towards a move which brings them more space…
What has caused house prices to rise in 2021?
6th August 2021
We’re living in a pandemic, many businesses have struggled to stay afloat and there’s talk of a recession – and yet the property market saw its busiest first half of the year ever in 2021, with prices that just keep…