Auction sales continue to grow in popularity for their speed and certainty.
With the auction market continuing to generate impressive results across the UK, the North West remains one of the country’s core regions for both buyers and sellers at auction.
For example, in our recent October Auction Market Update, we noted that the amount generated by auction sales across the North West had risen by 10.7%, from £144 million to £159.4 million between July and September 2025.
The number of lots available for sale also increased by 2.9% during the same period. This is great news for both buyers and sellers, as it suggests that the auction market remains buoyant with excellent opportunities for clients at either side of the buying process.
For sellers, our results certainly speak for themselves, as each month we have continued to generate fantastic results for our vendors, and our 22nd-23rd Auction event was no exception.
During our most recent online property auction, we raised over £3 million for our grateful vendors. However, we still have a few properties available for buyers who missed out on the day.
To find out more or to contact our team about a property that interests you, simply contact us using the link below.
Selling at auction is the fastest way to sell property, with transactions completing and money hitting vendors’ accounts in as little as seven weeks.
This is of great benefit to landlords, probate vendors and for those selling where previous traditional sales have fallen through.
Speed and certainty of sale will no doubt be all the more appealing to sellers over the coming months, with the deadline to sell before Christmas rapidly closing, and the Autumn Budget on the horizon.
With speculation around how the Government will generate additional funds and potential changes to Capital Gains Tax and National Insurance for Landlords being proposed as possible announcements, many sellers will be hoping to sell their properties and avoid additional costs before any potential changes come into effect.
The examples we’ve chosen here highlight how our proven auction process can help vendors to sell quickly and effectively when a rapid sale is needed or others have failed.
Eastwood Avenue, Droylsden – Sold for £187,000
This three-bedroom semi-detached property had previously been rented out, but with the seller no longer wishing to remain a landlord, an auction sale presented the quickest and most efficient route to divest the asset before the Christmas period.
After discussions with the vendor, we agreed to set a reserve price of £170,000. The property attracted some early interest and a few pre-auction offers slightly below this figure.
On the morning of the auction, the vendor took our advice to reduce the reserve to £160,000 to encourage competitive bidding — and that strategy worked perfectly.
By the afternoon, we had 10 registered bidders who placed a total of 33 bids, and the virtual hammer finally went down at £187,000!
Trusting the process and understanding the power of auction sales are key to achieving the best results. The vendor of 2 Eastwood Avenue followed our guidance and was absolutely delighted with the outcome.
“Very good service from Edward Mellor. Both Louise Golden and Freya Bashir were extremely helpful during the lead-up to the auction, and Louise’s advice regarding the starting price and reserve price was excellent,” Our vendor said.
“I would strongly advise anyone selling through Edward Mellor’s auction service to listen to Louise’s advice — she really knows what she’s talking about!”
Station Road, Crumpsall – sold for £254,000
This vacant property in the popular M8 area attracted exceptional attention from the moment it launched.
Within just 24 hours, we received multiple enquiries and a number of pre-auction offers, showing strong demand right from the start.
Although early offers were tempting, the client trusted our advice and the auction process — and it paid off.
On the day, competitive bidding drove the final sale price to £50,000 above the guide, achieving a fantastic result and demonstrating the strength of the auction market for well-positioned opportunities like this.
Berwyn Avenue, Cheadle – sold for £21,000
This client had previously sold through us and, after experiencing the speed and success of our auction service, was eager to enter their next property into our upcoming sale.
Before coming back to us, they had tried selling through a local estate agent via the private treaty route but were repeatedly let down by fall-throughs and non-proceedable buyers.
We listed the property just two weeks before the auction with a sensibly agreed reserve to secure a sale.
The response was strong, generating 24 enquiries, 12 viewings, and 5 offers prior to the auction. The client opted to let the property run to auction day rather than accept a pre-auction offer.
The property sold for £221,000, approximately £61,000 above the guide and above the level previously marketed by the estate agent — effectively achieving full market value.
The sale exchanged immediately after the hammer fell, with a 10% non-refundable deposit paid by the buyer and completion set within 28 days.
Another smooth and successful result for a returning client!
If you are looking to sell your property at auction, speak to our auction experts today. Edward Mellor is a leading national property auction house and the only local organisation that combines auction, estate agency, and financial services under one roof.
Our next online property auction is set to take place from the 12th-13th November, so register today to bid and access legal packs for the properties on offer.
If you are interested in selling at our next, or one of our upcoming property auctions, why not book a free property appraisal using the link below?
No matter what kind of property, we are experts at selling at auction, and we can help you get a great price for your property in only 28 days. Contact us today for a no-obligation appraisal.
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