With a selling success rate of 80%, you can count on Edward Mellor Property Auctions to help you sell with speed and certainty.
The busy spring buying season seems to be in full swing for the property auction market, with Edward Mellor achieving strong sales for their grateful vendors during the past few months.
March was a particularly busy month, with two auction events taking place, generating a combined £9.9 million in sales.
A point of pride for our dedicated auction team has been achieving a ‘selling success rate of 80% during our last three events.
This comes as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) suggests that buyer demand has fallen slightly in recent months.
Its March 2025 UK Residential Market Survey has shown a slight cooling in buyer interest after a rush to complete property purchases ahead of changes to stamp duty land tax (SDLT).
The leading professional body for those working in the built environment, construction, land, property and real estate noted that survey respondents reported a -32% net balance in buyer demand during March 2025.*
This was preceded by a -16% net balance for buyer demand during February 2025.
Within the auction market, Essential Information Group (1) recently noted that while auction activity increased by 5.6% nationally for March compared to the same time last year.
However, its April 2025 newsletter also noted that the number of lots sold had fallen by 0.5%, resulting in an average success rate of 68.2% for sellers.
Overall performance was slightly more impressive for the North West, with 71.2% of lots converting into sales, although this number still represents a 4.6% drop compared to last year.
By achieving a conversion rate of 80%, we’re bucking the trend for cooling buyer interest and consistently achieving strong sales for our vendors!
Our proven auction process allows Edward Mellor to sell properties of all kinds and in any condition – and the results speak for themselves!
The implication from the wider market is that the increased availability of stock has not resulted in higher sales for most auction houses.
Edward Mellor Property Auctions is proud to stand by its effective auction process and trusted local reputation, which has generated consistently positive results for our grateful vendors.
‘Problem properties’ in need of renovation, or even homes that cannot be mortgaged regularly, routinely sell at our auction events – often after the open market and even other auction houses have failed.
Better yet for our vendors, the funds from their sales can be in their bank accounts in as little as 28 days, so it’s hardly surprising that more people are turning to property auctions to sell their homes.
Our next online property auction will be held on the 14th – 15th May 2025. If you have a property to sell or would like to take the opportunity to register to bid on one of our upcoming lots, simply visit our May auction page using the link below.
We already have a fantastic selection of residential properties and development plots available, and there’s more to come – so be sure to register to bid and to mark the day to avoid disappointment – competition is heating up!
During our April 2025 property auction, we sold 34 properties, generating more than £6.6 million for our vendors.
There are still a few properties available to purchase post-auction. To see our remaining lots and view some of our impressive auction results for yourself, simply follow the link to the auction page below.
We constantly update our auction pages as properties continue to sell post-auction, so be sure to check in regularly if there are any lots that interest you. We also publish our upcoming auction dates on our auction calendar to update clients about all our past and upcoming events.
Our April Auction Success Stories bring together some of our favourite lots from this month’s auction and highlight how our proven auction process helps vendors to sell with certainty.
Whether you are selling at probate, divesting a commercial property or making changes to a property portfolio, Edward Mellor Property Auctions will help you achieve your goals in record time!
This seller of this impressive home initially approached our Estates team. However, due to the unique nature of the property and the significant work required, it was suggested that they also explore a valuation through our Auction department to provide more options.
The Dialstone Lane property rested on an extensive plot comprised of two detached and significantly extended dwellings.
The listing also included a single-storey medical treatment centre and timber-framed outbuildings, all interconnected. With a history of use as a nursing home, medical facility, and flats, the site offered enormous scope for redevelopment or reconfiguration, subject to the necessary consents.
Selling a property of this complexity was no small task, but the client placed their trust in our ability to market it to the right audience.
After appraising the property, we wasted no time and listed the property in our April auction with a three-week marketing period.
To respect the client’s privacy, we arranged no physical viewings and instead relied solely on the detailed virtual tour that we had created.
The property was guided at £900,000, and on auction day, competitive bidding drove the price up, with the hammer eventually falling at £1,049,000.
Our client was absolutely delighted and described feeling as though a huge weight had been lifted. Here’s what they had to say:
“I would like to thank Austin and Freya for their amazing professionalism in assisting me with the sale of my property! Not having experience in this field for many years, I felt quite overwhelmed by the process. With their support and guidance, I can honestly say that every task was quickly and painlessly achieved for me!”
The sale of 36 Stockport Road was a big step for the seller and their family.
It had been their family home for many years, but with their mum relocating to be closer to family, meaning that the property had been empty for some time.
The property itself was a good-sized, semi-detached home with three bedrooms and a sizable garden in a highly popular location.
The property needed some refurbishment, so although it was time to sell, the vendors were unsure how best to proceed to achieve the best possible price.
Initially, they were hesitant to sell at auction, as it was assumed that to do so would mean accepting a lower sale price.
However, the sellers agreed to trust in our auction process, and we set about preparing the home for sale with a listing price of £155,000.
On the day of the sale, Stockport Road sold at £199,000 – £44,000 over its guide price.
This was an excellent result for the family, which provided them with both the price they wanted and the peace of mind of a quick sale.
After a year of trying to sell and two unsuccessful attempts with other auction houses, the seller turned to us.
This high-yield mixed-use commercial property offered an outstanding investment opportunity in a popular and well-connected location. We felt sure that our proven auction process was the right choice to achieve a quick sale at a good price.
With just one week of marketing and a guide price of £170,000, the property sold at auction for £208,000 — nearly £40,000 over the vendor’s expectations.
The vendor was absolutely delighted with the result, commenting that we clearly achieved what others couldn’t!
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 on the 14th-15th May 2025, so register today to bid and access legal packs for the properties on offer.
If you would like to find out more about selling at auction or how to register to bid, please do not hesitate to contact the auction team on 0161 464 7903 or email [email protected].
*Proportion of respondents reporting a rise in buyer demand minus those reporting a fall (if 30% reported a rise and 5% reported a fall, the net balance will be 25%).
Net balance data is opinion-based; it does not quantify actual changes in an underlying variable.
Quick Auction Links
