Identifying what types of properties sell well at auction
25th April 2024
Most types of property, from empty land to residential properties and commercial lots can be sold by online auction, however some are more suited to this method of sale than others. By identifying these properties and choosing to sell by…
When is the best time of year to sell a house?
24th April 2024
The property market is subject to constant changes and fluctuations, which can make it difficult to pinpoint the best time to sell or buy property. Like other investments, it can be beneficial to try and judge the market and identify…
Would you like to feature on BBC’s Homes under the Hammer?
10th April 2024
One of BBC One’s best loved daytime property shows is looking for successful auction purchasers to appear on the programme. If you have your eye on that dream home, are looking to renovate a property to sell on, or you…
Debunking the Myth: Does it cost more to sell at auction?
2nd April 2024
In the everlasting auction versus estate agent debate, there’s one common misconception that we regularly see, and that is that it costs more to sell by auction than it does on the open market. For inexperienced sellers unsure of which…
POW_R up your estate agency business with smart auction sales
28th March 2024
At SDL Property Auctions, we partner with estate agents to provide an easy, fuss-free route to selling properties by auction. Acting as an outsourced auction department, we help generate a reliable stream of revenue for agents, while providing a seamless…
A guide to the rental reform bill and new rules for landlords 2024
15th March 2024
Despite economic challenges and a new rental reform bill, the rental market is still thriving with over 4.5 million properties let, presenting landlords with ample opportunity to diversify their property portfolios and maximise income. However, with changing legislation it can…
Why are so many houses going to auction? The increased demand for property auctions
7th March 2024
Over the past few years, the UK property market has seen some substantial changes in the way that investors and homeowners are choosing to buy and sell real estate, with more and more properties going to auction. Historically, auctions have…
Don’t seal your bids… open them
6th March 2024
If you’re selling your property and looking for ways to get the best price possible, you may be considering taking the sale to sealed bids. An increasingly popular way to sell on the open market, sealed bids offer a way…
Benefits of estate agents partnering with an auctioneer
5th March 2024
All too often seen as competitors, choosing to buy a property through an estate agent or a property auctioneer is rarely a case of ‘which is better than the other’ and instead boils down to ‘which route is best for…
How to increase the value of a property
15th February 2024
Whether your initial purchase decision was based on a goal of turning a profit, or just finding a home you love to live in, buying a property is an investment. How you choose to nurture and improve that investment is…
What is a HMO property?
15th February 2024
An exciting investment opportunity that can generate substantial profits under the right circumstances and with careful, informed management, Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) are not to be dismissed by any investors worth their salt. All too often overlooked in favour…
Holy Moly! Place of worship goes to auction
9th February 2024
A partially-converted former chapel, potentially worth £1m once fully refurbished, is being sold by auction this month with an attractive guide price of £250,000+ (plus fees). Leading property auctioneer, SDL Property Auctions is to sell the former chapel on Villa…