The strong sales figures were driven by buyer activity ahead of the recent changes to stamp duty.

Donna Francis, managing director at Envelop, explores how short leasehold properties, often seen as risky or problematic, can present valuable investment opportunities when financed...

Allsop’s next residential auction will take place on 21st & 22nd May

Since the start of the month, home buyers in England and Northern Ireland now have to pay more stamp duty.

45% of the lots are located in London and the South East.

The property consultancy raised over £58m through back-to-back March residential and commercial auctions

Despite remaining the most popular use of bridging loans, the popularity of refurbishment has lessened in recent years.

Commercial auctions raised £32.8m from the sale of 54 lots, while residential auctions raised £25m from the sale of 117 lots.

Simon Barry, Director at Boyer shares his insight on the new powers handed to councils which aim to "breathe new life back into high streets and transform long-term empty shops"

Allsop’s March residential auction catalogue features 236 lots across the UK.