Start your Christmas wish list here
National Property Auction
Tuesday 10th December 2024 at 9:00am
You can find the addendum for this month’s auction by taking a look at the link below.
The addendum is where you can find any last minute updates or changes to the lots on offer – it can change at any time, including on auction day itself, so if you’re bidding on Thursday, make sure to regularly check back to stay in the know.
Welcome to our December auction catalogue
Andrew Parker
Partner & Auctioneer at
SDL Property Auctions
Welcome to our final National Property Auction catalogue of 2024. Our live streamed auction on Tuesday 10th December is set to feature over 170 lots including residential properties, commercial and mixed use units and development land.
If you’d like to get involved in our auction this month, you can watch live online and for free. You don’t have to register or login, you simply click HERE from 9am on Tuesday 10th December.
We have a wide range of lots for sale by auction this month from across the country and with contracts exchanged immediately after the gavel falls, you could secure your next purchase before Christmas!
Amongst the lots for sale this month are two former churches. In Whitehaven is a substantial former Grade II Listed Methodist church. Suitable for a variety of alternative uses the property has planning permission granted for conversion to a single, luxury dwelling. It has a guide price of £60,000+ (plus fees).
Lot 66
- St. Marys Church, Harlow Terrace, Harrogate HG2 0PN
- Guide price*
- £415,000+ (plus fees)
St. Marys Church in Harrogate represents a rare opportunity to acquire an impressive detached church which has planning approval and Listed Building consent for conversion to a mixed use development to include offices and residential use and the formation of 13 car parking spaces.
We also have a number of bungalows for sale, some which require substantial work and some which only require cosmetic changes.
If you’re looking for a property project then take a look at 26 Goosebury Hill in Luton. This is a two bedroomed semi-detached bungalow in a popular residential location, requiring full modernisation and upgrading throughout.
However, if you’re looking for a bungalow requiring less work then 102 Brookhill Street in Stapleford, Nottingham could be the one for you. This double fronted two bedroomed detached bungalow benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, off-street parking and a generous garden to the rear.
One of the lowest priced properties in our auction is 76 Scarsdale Street in Bolsover. This two double bedroomed terraced house requires significant upgrading and improvement and is located in a high demand rental areas offering plenty of scope to add value.
Lot 1
- 76 Scarsdale Street, Bolsover, Chesterfield S44 6JW
- Guide price*
- £10,000+ (plus fees)
On London Road in Stoke-On-Trent is the former Stoke Library, a substantial 5,573 sq. ft. three storey premises constructed in 1878 by renowned architect Charles Lynam. The property was given Grade II Listed status in 1991 and retains many original and historically important features. It has a guide price of £150,000+ (plus fees).
Lot 51
- Former Stoke Library, London Road, Stoke-On-Trent ST4 7QE
- Guide price*
- £150,000+ (plus fees)
You can browse all the lots in our December National Property Auction here.
Once you’ve found a lot you’re interested in, it’s easy to book your viewing and download the legal pack. Simply go to the property listing on our website and select the relevant option.
Our next National Property Auction is on Thursday 30th January.
You can click here to request a free valuation .
Frequently asked questions
Over the past few months we have naturally received some questions from our bidders about how the buying process works. Largely we are operating as we always have been, we’re simply not able to see you in the auction room when you bid. We’ve put together these frequently asked questions to help guide you through your auction purchase.
A reserve price is the price stated as the lowest acceptable figure by the seller. This figure is confidential between the seller and auctioneer.
No, not always. The guide is an indication given by the auctioneer. Where the guide price is a bracket figure, the reserve cannot exceed the top end of the bracket price. If the guide price is a single figure, then the reserve can be up to 10% in excess of this.
After the auction has ended one of our team will contact you to advise you of the result.
Yes, and these vary depending on the method of sale associated with the property and the country in which you are purchasing. These differences are listed below. Please also note that the reservation fee does not contribute towards the purchase price, and that any further additional costs, which are payable in addition to the purchase price, will be included within the Special Conditions that are attached to the Contract.
To make sure you are fully aware of all associated costs, we strongly advise that all prospective purchasers inspect the legal pack thoroughly themselves and request a legal representative review it too.
Unconditional: On the fall of the hammer, the successful bidder will be legally bound to purchase the property. The successful bidder must immediately exchange contracts and pay the applicable deposit and Buyer’s Fee stated on the property description, both of which are non-refundable. The deposit contributes to the purchase price. The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price. Completion must take place usually within 30 days, unless the Special Conditions of Sale within the legal pack state otherwise.
Conditional: On the fall of the hammer, the successful bidder will enter into a reservation agreement with the seller. This agreement confers an exclusivity period of 60-days on the successful bidder, in which to exchange contracts and complete the purchase. The non-refundable Reservation Fee will be payable to us immediately on the fall of the hammer, the amount of which will be stated on the property description. This fee does not contribute to the purchase price. The deposit will be payable later on exchange of contracts via your solicitor. You must make every effort to exchange contracts of sale and complete the purchase within the 60-day exclusivity period, unless the Special Conditions of Sale within the legal pack state otherwise.
There are a number of options when selling by auction which can include paying no fees at all and having the buyer an additional fee instead. This is often an attractive option when you are selling due to a bereavement or a divorce and you have limited cash prior to the auction to fund the sale. Alternatively as a seller you can pay an initial fee and commission price for the sale of the property, meaning the buyer doesn’t have to pay anything extra, maximising the final sale price of the property
Regardless of which auction route is selected, there are solicitor fees to prepare the legal pack for your property, which typically costs around £350 to £500. After your home is sold, you will also need to instruct a solicitor for the conveyancing of the property, which can cost anywhere from £450 to £750.
Yes, if a reserve price is not met during the bidding process, then the lot will not sell. We continue to market our unsold properties after the auction and if a post-auction sale is agreed it will be carried out under auction conditions.
Bidding registration
Bidding registration closes at 5pm the day before the auction.
Registering to bid in one of our National Property Auctions is quick, easy and painless. By completing our online form, you can register for bidding online, on the phone and by proxy, meaning you can bid from the comfort of your own home. There’s no need to wait for the legal pack to be completed before registering, there’s no obligation to bid on the day and there’s no money taken prior to bidding.
Leading UK auctioneers SDL Property Auctions is delighted to announce it has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s prestigious Negotiator Awards.
Celebrating excellence in the UK residential and commercial property industry, the Negotiator Awards has recognised SDL Property Auctions in the Rising Star and Community Champion categories. The announcement follows the business securing a hat-trick of wins at the 2023 Negotiator Awards.
Andrew Parker, partner and auctioneer at SDL Property Auctions, part of the Eddisons group, commented: “I am delighted we have once again been shortlisted in the Negotiator Awards, and would like to say a special congratulations to Scott Light who has been named in the Rising Star category.”
To read the full article click here.
Remember to tune in!
Our National Property Auctions are broadcast online, live from our auction studio in Nottingham.
It’s really easy to tune in and watch on the day. The auction begins at 9am and will run throughout the day, with our each of our auctioneers taking to the rostrum. Simply visit our website where you’ll be able find a link to the auction on the day or follow the link below!
If you’re planning on bidding at auction, it’s really important that you do your due diligence prior to the auction – part of which is reading our buyers terms which you can find below. Make sure to read them in full to ensure you’re prepared to bid.
Important notice relating to fees, costs and charges payable by the buyer in addition to the purchase price.
In addition to the purchase price, buyers may be required to pay additional fees, costs and charges. These may include, but are not limited to, Value Added Tax (VAT), Stamp Duty, ground rents, rent arrears/apportionment of rent, outstanding service charges, sellers search costs/disbursements, reimbursements of sellers solicitors, auctioneer costs or reservation fees. All prospective buyers are advised to inspect the legal documents including the contract and special conditions of sale and seek their own independent legal advice as to the full cost of purchasing a specific property.
Homes under the Hammer
If you’re successful in this month’s auction, you could take part!
The hit TV show Homes under the Hammer are always looking for properties to feature in upcoming episodes. If you’re interested in taking part in the programme or would like any information about what is involved in taking part please call 07966 167076 or 07814 079910 or alternatively click below to contact them via email.
Legal Packs
We recommend reading the legal pack prior to the auction, to make sure you’re aware of all the information before bidding.
It’s really important that you take a thorough look through the legal pack for the property you’re interested in buying before placing a bid, as they lots of important information regarding your purchase. We recommend going through the pack with your solicitor prior to the auction.
To view the legal pack, find a property you’re interested in using the list linked below, and select ‘legal pack’ on the right-hand panel.
.jpg)