How we value your property for auction
6th August 2021
The first step towards selling a property by auction is to get a valuation. Here valuer Carl Finch explains how he values your property. When you talk to us about selling a property, our first step is to provide a…
Live-streamed auction catalogue is bigger than ever
20th July 2021
SDL Property Auctions has launched its biggest ever catalogue for a live-streamed National Property Auction. Almost 250 lots are featured in the interactive digital catalogue, launched ahead of its National Property Auction on Thursday 29th July. This is the highest number…
How does auction finance work?
12th May 2021
Understanding how the auction finance process works, with just a little insider knowledge, could help you be more confident when it comes to bidding at auction. In our other guest blogs from Together in this series we’ve already covered the…
How to… explain auction pricing to sellers
5th May 2021
There is a common misconception with property auctions, where many people believe that properties sell below market value – and this just isn’t the case! With an auction sale, there are a few different pricing terms for sellers to understand,…
How to get finance for an auction property
14th April 2021
In this article, the first in a series of guest blogs from our auction finance partner Together, we explain what auction finance is and how it can be useful for all types of auction purchaser. Buying a property by auction…
Property auction successes bust the cash buyer myth
26th February 2021
SDL Property Auctions and one of its partner agents WRB Auctions have observed a growing trend of customers buying properties with a mortgage, busting the myth that you need cash to buy at auction. It is even a route which is becoming…
Keep the sales flowing: how to save a withdrawal
24th February 2021
So, you’ve worked hard to win a listing and done everything you can to attract viewings, but now you have a seller on the phone telling you they’re withdrawing their property from the market or moving to another agent. We…
Why you should sell your empty commercial property before business rates turn it into a millstone
9th February 2021
Owners of commercial properties in England and Wales could soon face a hefty bill as the business rates holiday is due to end. Commercial Auction Valuer Chris Theocharides urges frustrated landlords to take action now to beat the inevitable rush.…
New leasehold reforms and what they mean
27th January 2021
When purchasing a property, there are many things that buyers must learn to ensure they understand exactly what they’re signing up for. Among this list is learning whether a potential property is available as leasehold or freehold. If you find…
Why buy one house when you could own the whole street?
25th January 2021
Why buy one property when you can own in the whole street? This is not an opportunity which arises every day so auctioneers are urging investors not to miss out on six lots which are going under the hammer this…
New catalogue heralds the start of another busy year for SDL Property Auctions
18th January 2021
Having kept the property market moving throughout the pandemic with its market-leading live-streamed auctions, SDL Property Auctions is starting the year strong by launching its first auction catalogue of 2021. The auctioneer achieved huge success in 2020, adapting to the…
A guide to buying commercial property
21st December 2020
There are two primary groups that seek to buy commercial properties, those that want to buy space for their own business instead of renting and those looking for landlord investment opportunities. Both groups have slightly different priorities, with the first…