As summer draws to a close, there is still plenty of activity in the property market. As we now approach early autumn – usually the beginning of a peak selling period – now is the time to act, and so we present another catalogue of opportunities across the North West and beyond.
Our auction team has been working hard to bring together an exciting selection of residential homes, buy-to-let investments, commercial premises, land and development opportunities.
Whether you are searching for your next home, growing your property portfolio or looking for a renovation project to take on this autumn, the catalogue offers opportunities for first-time buyers, landlords, developers and experienced investors alike.
With strong interest expected across the catalogue, we recommend starting your preparations early. Prospective bidders should arrange viewings, review the legal packs, organise their finances and complete the registration process before bidding begins.
The properties featured in our latest auction preview are just a selection of the lots available in the full August catalogue.
Our friendly and experienced auction team is available to arrange viewings, answer any questions and discuss pre-auction offers where applicable.
Explore the available properties, discover the opportunity that catches your eye and get ready to bid in our end-of-summer August auction.
To find out more and view the complete list of our 12th-14th August auction lots, simply click the link below.
Milnrow Road, Shaw, Oldham, Starting Bid: £110,000
This tenanted mixed-use property offers an attractive investment opportunity, combining an established ground-floor commercial unit with a self-contained residential flat and two separate rental income streams.
The ground floor comprises a retail unit currently operating as a sandwich shop. The premises benefit from a prominent shop frontage, customer-facing retail space and a well-presented kitchen and preparation area to the rear.
The commercial accommodation is occupied by an established tenant and is currently generating a rental income of £500 per calendar month, providing the purchaser with immediate income from completion.
The residential accommodation is accessed independently from the rear of the property and comprises a living room, kitchen, one bedroom and bathroom. The flat is also tenanted and currently generates £480 per calendar month.
Together, the commercial unit and residential flat produce a combined rental income of £980 per calendar month, equivalent to £11,760 per annum. There may also be scope to increase the overall rental return in the future, subject to the existing tenancy arrangements and prevailing market demand.
The property offers an appealing combination of commercial and residential accommodation, allowing investors to benefit from two established income streams within a single mixed-use asset.
Located on Milnrow Road in Shaw, the property is positioned within an established residential and commercial area offering a range of local shops, services and everyday amenities. Its prominent frontage helps support the commercial accommodation, while the surrounding residential community provides a strong potential tenant base.
Shaw town centre is within convenient reach, with transport connections providing access to Oldham, Rochdale and destinations across Greater Manchester. These links help support continued demand from both commercial occupiers and residential tenants.
With a sandwich shop and one-bedroom flat already generating a combined annual income of £11,760, this represents an excellent opportunity for landlords and investors seeking an affordable, income-producing mixed-use property in a sought-after location.
The property is due to be sold by online auction on 12th–13th August 2026, unless sold prior under auction terms.
For further details, tenancy information, legal documents, virtual viewing and to register to bid, view the full listing using the link below.
Scott Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, Starting Bid: £48,000
This vacant commercial property offers an attractive opportunity for investors, landlords and owner-occupiers seeking an affordable retail premises in a central Barrow-in-Furness location.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and extends to approximately 720 sq ft overall. The ground floor comprises a sales area, together with an additional store room.
To the first floor is a further storage area, along with WC facilities. Externally, the property also benefits from a rear yard, providing useful additional space.
The premises are offered with vacant possession, giving the purchaser the flexibility to occupy the building for their own business, let it to a commercial tenant or explore alternative uses, subject to any necessary consents.
The property is understood to have the potential to generate a rental income in the region of £6,000 to £8,000 per annum. The eventual income achieved will depend on the final use, condition of the premises, tenant demand and agreed lease terms.
Its practical two-storey layout provides a combination of customer-facing retail space and useful storage accommodation, making it suitable for a range of potential occupiers and commercial uses.
Located just off Dalton Road, the main pedestrianised shopping area in Barrow-in-Furness, the property is positioned close to a wide selection of shops, businesses, services and everyday amenities.
The town benefits from a strong local employment base and a range of transport connections, helping to support ongoing demand for accessible commercial premises within and around the town centre.
With vacant possession, approximately 720 sq ft of accommodation, a rear yard and the potential to produce up to £8,000 per annum, this represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a versatile commercial property at an accessible starting bid.
The property is due to be sold by online auction on 12th–13th August 2026, unless sold prior under auction terms.
For further details, legal documents, viewing information and to register to bid, view the full listing using the link below.
Scott Street, Barrow-in-Furness
Chronicle House, Commonhall Street, Chester, Starting Bid: £35,000
This tenanted student apartment offers an attractive hands-off investment opportunity within the popular Chronicle House development, combining immediate rental income with access to a range of high-quality resident facilities in the heart of Chester city centre.
The self-contained accommodation is fully furnished and comprises a modern living and sleeping area, a fitted kitchenette and a private ensuite shower room, providing students with a practical and comfortable space for city-centre living.
The property is currently tenanted for the full academic year at £220 per week, producing an annual rental income of approximately £11,440 and providing the purchaser with immediate income from completion.
After the standard management fees and service charge costs have been taken into account, the property is reported to produce a net yield of approximately 16% based on the starting bid, making it an appealing option for investors seeking strong returns from a managed student accommodation scheme.
Chronicle House offers an impressive selection of communal facilities designed to enhance the student living experience. These include an on-site gymnasium, cinema room, games room and secure bicycle storage, helping the development remain an attractive choice among prospective tenants.
The managed nature of the development makes the apartment particularly suited to investors looking for a lower-maintenance addition to their portfolio, with the accommodation, communal facilities and central location supporting its long-term rental appeal.
Situated within Chester’s historic city walls, the development is within walking distance of the University of Chester, the city’s main shopping areas and a wide variety of cafés, restaurants, bars and everyday amenities.
Chester’s strong student population, thriving city centre and convenient transport connections help generate consistent demand for well-located accommodation throughout the academic year.
With a tenant secured for the full academic year, an annual income of approximately £11,440 and a reported net yield of around 16%, this represents an excellent opportunity for investors seeking a high-yielding and hands-off student property in a prime Chester location.
The property is due to be sold by online auction on 12th–13th August 2026, unless sold prior under auction terms.
For further details, tenancy information, management and service charge costs, legal documents, virtual viewing and to register to bid, view the full listing using the link below.
Chronicle House, Commonhall Street
Market Street, Droylsden, Manchester, Starting Bid: £65,000
This vacant commercial property offers an attractive opportunity for investors, developers and owner-occupiers seeking a refurbishment project in a prominent Droylsden town centre location.
The ground floor comprises a retail unit with additional office or storage accommodation to the rear, providing a flexible layout suitable for a range of potential commercial uses, subject to any necessary consents.
The first floor is currently arranged as office accommodation and includes a reception room, kitchen and bathroom. The upper floor offers excellent potential for conversion into a self-contained one-bedroom apartment with its own separate access, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission and building regulation approval.
Offered with vacant possession on completion, the property gives the purchaser the flexibility to occupy the premises, let the commercial accommodation or explore the creation of a mixed-use investment combining retail and residential space.
The building requires a programme of refurbishment throughout, allowing the successful buyer to modernise and reconfigure the accommodation to suit their preferred use and investment strategy.
Externally, the property also benefits from a small enclosed yard to the rear, providing useful additional space for storage or servicing the commercial accommodation.
Situated in a prominent position on Market Street, the property forms part of a busy and established high street surrounded by a mixture of independent businesses, shops, services and residential neighbourhoods.
Droylsden benefits from convenient transport links into Manchester city centre and surrounding areas, including nearby Metrolink services and established road connections. These links help support continued demand from both commercial occupiers and residential tenants.
With vacant possession, flexible commercial accommodation and the potential to create a self-contained apartment above, this represents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a value-add refurbishment project in a sought-after town centre location.
The property is due to be sold by online auction on 12th–13th August 2026, unless sold prior under auction terms.
For further details, legal documents, viewing information and to register to bid, view the full listing using the link below.
Oldham Road, Middleton, Greater Manchester, Guide Price: £135,000
This vacant commercial property offers an attractive opportunity for investors, developers and owner-occupiers seeking flexible premises with mixed-use or residential conversion potential on a busy main road.
Previously operated as a hair and beauty salon, the ground floor comprises a spacious open-plan retail area suitable for a range of commercial uses, subject to any necessary consents.
The first-floor accommodation is arranged as three separate rooms, together with a newly fitted kitchen and shower room. This space offers the potential to create residential accommodation, including a self-contained apartment, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission and building regulation approval.
Offered with vacant possession, the property gives the purchaser the flexibility to operate their own business from the premises, let the existing commercial accommodation or undertake a wider mixed-use conversion to create multiple income streams.
The seller has advised that the property previously generated a rental income of £1,200 per calendar month, equivalent to £14,400 per annum. Based on the guide price of £135,000, this would represent a potential gross yield of approximately 10.7%, subject to the rent achieved, final use and any associated costs.
The combination of open-plan ground-floor retail space and flexible first-floor accommodation makes the building an appealing prospect for buyers looking to add value through refurbishment, reconfiguration or conversion.
Positioned on Oldham Road, the property benefits from strong passing traffic and local footfall along a busy route connecting Middleton with Oldham, Manchester and the surrounding areas.
Middleton town centre is within convenient reach and offers a wide range of supermarkets, shops, leisure facilities and everyday amenities. The area is also served by local schools, including Middleton Technology School and St Anne’s Academy.
Regular public transport services and convenient access to the M60 motorway network provide connections to Manchester, Oldham and Rochdale, helping to support demand from both commercial occupiers and potential residential tenants.
With vacant possession, flexible accommodation and the potential to create a mixed-use investment, this represents an excellent opportunity for investors, developers or owner-occupiers seeking a prominent property with value-add potential.
The property is due to be sold by online auction on 12th–13th August 2026, unless sold prior under auction terms.
For further details, legal documents, viewing information and to register to bid, view the full listing using the link below.
Thinking about selling your property this August? Edward Mellor Property Auctions provides expert support throughout the entire process, from the initial appraisal and marketing through to exchange and completion.
Auction offers a transparent and competitive way to sell, bringing together motivated buyers who are prepared to proceed. It can be particularly effective for properties requiring renovation, probate sales, tenanted investments, commercial premises, land, development opportunities and homes where speed and greater certainty are important.
Our next online property auction takes place on 12th–13th August 2026. Buyers can now register to bid, browse the available lots, review legal packs and arrange viewings. Property owners considering auction can also speak to our team about entering an upcoming sale.
To get started, book a free, no-obligation property appraisal using the link below.
Whatever type of property you are looking to sell, our experienced auction team specialises in generating strong competition and securing successful results, with many sales completing in as little as 28 days.
With motivated buyers continuing to search for residential, commercial and development opportunities, now is an excellent time to discover whether auction could be the right route for your property.
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