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…
Nine Nottingham city buildings to be sold by auction this month
7th February 2024
SDL Property Auctions, the Nottingham-based leading property auctioneer, has been instructed to sell nine prominent commercial properties by Nottingham City Council in its next national live-streamed auction. The National Property Auction on Thursday 29th February will feature the nine Nottingham…
A beginner’s guide to buy-to-let property
24th January 2024
Property investment for beginners can be daunting, as there is an overwhelming amount of information and considerations to take into account. Despite this, however, there is great appeal in investing in a buy-to-let property, such as generating a viable and…
Can’t buy me love, but you can buy this Beatles-themed former pub
19th January 2024
SDL Property Auctions, the UK’s leading national property auctioneer, is inviting fans to Twist and Shout-up to own a piece of Fab Four history with the sale of a Beatles-themed pub in Liverpool. For sale in an online Timed Auction…
Tips for selling a tenanted property
15th January 2024
Whether you’re streamlining your property portfolio or exiting the rental market, there are two options when it comes to selling. While selling a vacant property is the most common way, landlords who own a buy-to-let property also have the option…
Selling a problem property by auction
11th January 2024
If you’re looking to sell a building or plot of land which has problems or issues that buyers may be wary of, selling by auction may be the best method for you. The reputation that ‘problem properties’ have as being…
Things to consider when buying a repossessed property by auction
22nd December 2023
One of the most important pieces of advice we give all potential buyers, whether they’re in the position of developer, investor, or personal home buyer, is that doing your research before making an offer or placing a bid is essential.…