The best areas for HMO investment in the UK in 2024/25
11th September 2024
If there’s one thing that investors all have in common, regardless of sector, it’s a shared priority for profitability – and property investors are no different. While they may be putting their money into a physical property rather than a…
How TV property shows don’t give the full picture
27th August 2024
The UK’s TV viewers can’t get enough of property auction shows, from the grand successes to the biggest failures, we are obsessed with watching sellers auction their homes to see if they can achieve the price they’re after and watching…
Chesterfield Methodist church to go up for auction – with £115,000+ guide price
18th August 2024
The Victoria former Methodist church and its adjoining assembly hall on North Wingfield Road in Chesterfield is to go up for sale by auction this month. The 3,000 sq ft Grassmoor Methodist Church will appear in the next live-streamed sale…
Historic village school buildings near Crewe go up for auction
17th August 2024
The Victorian former ‘British School’ and its original headmaster’s house on a 0.3 acre site in the village of Buerton near Crewe are to be auctioned this month. The historic red-brick buildings, constructed by an educational charity in 1871 to…
North York Moors farmhouse renovation project with a quirky history goes up for auction for £185,000
16th August 2024
A large and secluded farmhouse set on the coastal fringes of the North York Moors at Littlebeck, near Whitby, is going up for auction with SDL Property Auctions next month with a guide price of £185,000. Bleach Garth Farm, a…
Do you pay council tax on an empty property and how much does it cost?
8th August 2024
There are over a quarter of a million empty residential properties across the UK which contribute to a wider housing crisis. Giving these properties back to the market could have a significant impact, whilst also ensuring that the owners save…
Guide to investing in mixed-use property
8th August 2024
Investing in property, regardless of type, size or location, is an exciting and rewarding process – especially when you make the most of the more unique opportunities available to you. While many investors will look towards traditional property types to…
A guide to buying commercial property
21st July 2024
Buying a commercial property is an exciting leap for business owners and investors, and purchasing by auction makes this a straightforward buy without the added rigmarole of traditional sales. However, it does still require diligence and a strategic decision making…
How to sell your property by auction
12th July 2024
Whether you’re looking for a quick, transparent sale or guaranteed, genuine buyers, there are many reasons why you might want to sell your property by auction. Auctions aren’t only for investors and property developers, they’re a great way to sell…
How we value your property for auction
10th July 2024
Getting a valuation is the first step to selling your property by auction. It’s an important step that enables the auctioneer to assess the property, its current state and amenities, and determine a suitable guide price. Here at SDL Property…
What is the difference between a freehold and a leasehold property?
8th July 2024
The process of buying a property can feel overwhelming at times, and the new jargon buyers are introduced to when they first talk to an auctioneer or estate agent doesn’t always help. From words you may have heard before like…
How to explain auction prices to sellers
5th July 2024
At SDL Property Auctions, we regularly partner with estate agents to help them provide alternative selling routes for clients looking for quick and secure ways to sell their property. While our services include the ability to list properties in our…