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,…
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…
Is Christmas a bad time to sell a house?
9th December 2020
Christmas is a terrible time to sell a house, right? Surely everyone is too busy planning meals, buying presents and getting into the festive spirit to be looking for a new home, right? Wrong, on both accounts. Of course, many…
Meet ‘the three auctioneers’
19th October 2020
If you’re familiar with property auctions then you may well be familiar with Andrew Parker, Rory Daly and Graham Penny. Their combined experience, knowledge and integrity has been at the beating heart of UK property auctions for decades, and we’re…
What is the difference between freehold and leasehold?
14th October 2020
The terms leasehold and freehold can cause some confusion, so here our Head of Auctions East Midlands, Robert Stone, explains the terms and the implications for property owners. How leasehold works in the UK The terms ‘leasehold’ and ‘freehold’ are…
See inside these stylish shared houses going under the hammer this month
24th September 2020
As the popularity of Houses in Multiple Occupation shows no sign of abating, SDL Auctions has some good news for Derby landlords with a series of suitable properties going under the hammer this month. HMOs are increasingly popular, providing affordable…