Category Archives: Auction News

By Dedman Gray Auctions – Essex’s Most Successful Property Auctioneer Administering an estate can be a complex and time-consuming responsibility. Executors often face the challenge of turning assets into cash efficiently, while ensuring they act in the best interests of all beneficiaries. One of the largest assets in most estates is residential property, and deciding […]

By Dedman Gray Auctions – Essex’s Most Successful Property Auctioneer When a property owner passes away leaving an equity release mortgage in place, their family or executors often face a very specific challenge: the lender will typically require the loan to be repaid within 12 months of the mortgagor’s death. That time limit can place […]

By Dedman Gray Auctions – Essex’s Most Successful Property Auctioneer If you own a re-sale retirement flat, you may have already discovered that selling on the open market can be slow, stressful, and unpredictable. Buyers take their time. Chains collapse. Months can pass with little progress. At Dedman Gray Auctions, we’re here to change that […]

Buying a property at auction is a fast-paced and exciting way to secure a home or investment, but it also comes with unique responsibilities—especially when it comes to insurance. One of the most important (and often misunderstood) aspects of buying via unconditional auction is knowing exactly when to arrange buildings and contents insurance. What Is […]

55 lots across Essex and Suffolk. A comprehensive mix of Residential | Commercial | Land | Investment property to be offered via our livestream auction event starting at 12:00 noon on Wednesday 30th July. Click here to view the catalogue. Inquiries to auction@dedmanauctions.com or call 01702 311010

June Auction Results Are In!Another strong performance from the leading land & property auctioneers in Essex £8.2m worth of property sold46 lots offered29 lots sold63% success rate Thank you to all our clients, buyers & partners for making it another successful auction! We’re now taking lot entries for our next LIVE STREAM AUCTION onWednesday 30th […]

Southend-on-Sea, Essex – The alternative method of selling property via auction is gaining significant traction across Essex, as more sellers and investors turn to the auction room for faster, more secure transactions. Dedman Gray Auctions, a leading land and property auction house based in Southend, reports increasing demand for their services—particularly among those handling probate […]

We are pleased to share another strong set of auction results for April 2025, reinforcing Dedman Gray’s position as The Leading Land & Property Auctioneers in Essex. Monthly Highlights: Our April auction attracted high levels of interest from investors, developers, and buyers across the UK, demonstrating continued demand for well-presented and well-marketed opportunities. Whether you’re […]

Property | Auction vs Private Treaty – Which is Right for You? When it comes to selling a property, homeowners and investors often face a key question:Should I sell at auction or through private treaty (estate agent)? Each method has its pros and cons, depending on your property type, circumstances, and how quickly you want […]

If you’re considering selling or buying a property at auction, understanding the difference between unconditional and conditional auctions is essential. These two types of property auction sales have different legal and financial implications — knowing which is right for you could save time, reduce risk, and maximise value. What is an Unconditional Auction? An unconditional auction — sometimes referred to as […]