Property Auction Sees 11 Properties Sell for Nearly £1.6 Million

Published: 06/05/2026

Property owners considering selling at auction are increasingly turning to traditional auction rooms for speed, competition between buyers and transparent sales, with our latest Collective Property & Land Auction demonstrating exactly why.
Our recent Collective Property & Land Auction in Shrewsbury, 11 out of 12 lots sold for a combined total approaching £1.6 million, with several properties achieving prices well above their guide prices.
The successful auction attracted strong interest from investors, developers, landlords, renovators and private buyers from across Shropshire, Mid Wales, Cheshire and beyond, highlighting continued demand for auction property throughout the region.

Why Sellers Are Choosing Property Auctions

Property auctions are becoming an increasingly popular option for sellers looking for:

• A fast and secure sale
• Competitive bidding between buyers
• Sales of renovation projects or unusual properties
• Probate and inherited property sales
• Development opportunities
• Investment and commercial property sales
• Greater certainty compared to private treaty sales

Halls director, James F Evans, choosing the right auctioneer and pricing strategy remains key to achieving strong results.
“We are delighted with the continuing success of our Collective Property & Land Auctions. It shows that if you have the right property at the right price, it will sell at auction,” he said.
“There is no substitute for knowledgeable valuers who carefully manage the type, value and suitability of properties for offered at auction.”

Ludlow Townhouse Tops The Auction

The highest-selling property in the auction was 5 Upper Linney, Ludlow, a Grade II Listed four-bedroom townhouse with views across the historic South Shropshire town.
The property generated significant competition during bidding and ultimately sold for £285,000, exceeding expectations and demonstrating continued demand for character homes in desirable market towns.

Former Methodist Church & Chapel Sell Successfully

Two former Methodist places of worship with potential for residential or commercial conversion, subject to planning consent, also attracted strong buyer interest.

• Bettisfield Methodist Church, Cadney Lane, Bettisfield near Whitchurch sold for £86,000
• Blackford Methodist Chapel, Thorn Lane, Stoke Street near Ludlow sold for £52,000

Properties with development potential, former churches and conversion opportunities continue to perform strongly at auction, particularly where buyers can add value through renovation or change of use.

Mid Wales Renovation Properties Attract Competitive Bidding

Two Mid Wales properties requiring improvement also sold successfully.
Wigwam, Ynyslas, Borth, a detached timber-framed bungalow on a 0.44-acre plot overlooking Borth & Ynyslas Golf Course and located around 100 metres from the beach, sold for £158,000 to a Mid Wales buyer.
Another notable sale was 2 Penyffridd, Pont Robert, Meifod, a cottage with land requiring renovation and refurbishment, which sold for £180,000, £30,000 above guide price after competitive bidding.
Demand remains particularly strong for cottages, rural homes and renovation projects in Wales and the Welsh borders.

Other Successful Auction Sales

Additional properties sold during the Shrewsbury auction included:

• 12 Copelea, Cheswardine near Market Drayton - sold for £167,500
• The Drumble, Moreton Say, Market Drayton - sold for £154,000
• 16 Kings Avenue, Market Drayton - sold for £170,000
• 46A White Lodge Park, Shawbury - sold for £117,000
• The Cottage, High Street, Malpas - sold for £95,000
• 12, 12A & 12B Market Street, Craven Arms - sold for £129,000

The variety of successful sales reflects the broad range of properties suitable for auction, including residential homes, cottages, bungalows, mixed-use buildings, investment property and commercial opportunities.

Thinking of Selling Your Property at Auction?

Selling property at auction can be particularly effective for:

• Probate and inherited properties
• Renovation projects
• Empty homes
• Investment property
• Land and development sites
• Commercial buildings
• Non-standard construction homes
• Properties requiring modernisation
• Former churches, chapels and agricultural buildings

Our next collective property and land auction will take place in Shrewsbury on Friday, July 24.
Property owners interested in entering a house, bungalow, cottage, commercial property or parcel of land into auction can contact us for auction advice, valuations and guidance on whether auction is the right route to market.