Paying council tax on empty homes
22nd December 2023
Owning property, whether you’re a traditional home-owner, landlord, or developer, comes with a long list of taxes, fees and bills which need to be carefully accounted for and paid. This is true regardless of what type of property you own,…
Guide to property auction cancellations, removed listings and bidding withdrawals
13th December 2023
Auctions are, by both nature and necessity, very highly-organised events. After all, with auctioneers, sellers and buyers all relying on everything running without a hitch on the day, it’s in everyone’s best interest to ensure that all the ‘t’s are…
Eddisons acquires SDL Property Auctions
12th December 2023
Property consultant Eddisons has strengthened its auction business with the acquisition of SDL Property Auctions. Led by Managing Director, Andrew Parker, SDL Property Auctions provides auction services for residential and commercial property across all regions of the UK, offering around…
SDL Property Auctions handed triple award win at Negotiator Awards
29th November 2023
SDL Property Auctions has won three awards at the Negotiator Awards 2023. The company won the Gold awards in the Residential Auction Service category, the Marketing Campaign category for its recent brand refresh and Rising Star category for Operations Manager…
Liverpool: The UK’s fastest moving property market
29th November 2023
Zoopla recently released its top 25 list of the fastest moving areas to sell in the UK with Liverpool topping the table. Our Liverpool and Merseyside valuer, Ray Purchase, knows every inch of the region so here he shares his…
The Birmingham Monopoly Board with Real House Prices 2023
28th November 2023
Having long since earned its place as a favourite family board game, even with the arguments, fights and table-flips it has been known to cause, Monopoly is a game of skill. Not entirely unlike making moves in the real-world property…
Stamp duty on uninhabitable property
10th November 2023
Property auctions attract many potential buyers, from seasoned investors and developers looking for renovation projects to those looking to purchase a second home. Yet, no matter the intended use of the property, most buyers are likely to already account for…
Close your eyes and think of an ‘auction property’…
3rd November 2023
If a burnt-down, rat-infested house in complete disrepair comes to mind, then blink and try again. Everything from nuclear bunkers to mansions, from £1 to £1m, and everything in between, can sell well by auction. The key is identifying what’s…
A guide to 95% mortgages and 5% deposits
25th October 2023
Getting on the property ladder can be a challenging feat for many, with first time buyers often struggling to raise a sufficient deposit to secure a mortgage. However, back in 2021 the government launched a mortgage scheme designed to make…
How do live-streamed auctions work?
24th October 2023
In the post-covid era, most tasks can now be completed online, removing the need to travel anywhere in person. This extends to our live-streamed property auctions, which have seen a high level of success and increasing demand for a number…
Are buy-to-let properties in Bradford profitable?
23rd October 2023
Bradford, located in West Yorkshire, has taken one of the top spots for areas in the UK that are showing the best rental yields. Often overlooked in the property market, this bustling city has plenty on offer which makes it…
The most and least affordable cities to buy property in the UK
12th October 2023
Purchasing property, whether you’re up or down-sizing, securing a buy-to-let investment, or taking your first steps onto the property ladder is no small feat. Particularly in today’s financial landscape, where there are less help-to-buy schemes available, renting costs are soaring,…