Expat Property Story
Expat Property Story helps expats and overseas investors build and manage UK property portfolios remotely — from buy-to-lets and HMOs to auctions and refurbs.
Each week, John the Expat Property Guy talks to expat investors, agents, and specialists about the practical realities of investing from abroad: financing, tax structuring, remote project management, and deal sourcing.
Monday 'Mini-Sodes' feature Mortgage Updates, Auction Roundups, Tax Tips and Deal Reviews while longer Thursday shows provide everything else you need for UK property success.
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Regional Differences and Seasonal Changes in UK Property Auctions
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This episode is our monthly review of what's going on in the world of UK Property auctions, featuring Jay Howard from Hammered Auctions
The three main topics tackled are:
- EIG's latest figures which reveal that auction activity rose 9.5% year-on-year but the percentage of lots sold in April 2025 has decreased slightly compared to the April 2025.
- Seasonal trends and how they're changing
- Auctions in the North-West
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We also discuss:
- UK Property Auctions Activity Up 9.5% Year on Year
- Residential Lots Sold in UK Property Auctions Rise 8.1%
- UK Auction Sales Hit £5.9 Billion in 2025
- Decrease in UK Property Lots Sold Percentage in April
- Regional UK Property Auction Trends for 2026
- COVID Impact on UK Property Auction Growth
- Accessibility of UK Property Auctions Post-Pandemic
- More UK Properties Offered at Auction in 2026
- UK Auction Market Volume Outpaces Last Year
- Challenges Facing UK Auction Properties with Tenanted Flats
- UK Commercial Property at Auction Facing Hesitancy
- May vs April: Best Months for UK Property Auctions
- Seasonal Trends in UK Property Auction Market
- Holiday Periods Impact UK Auction Buying Behaviour
- Technology and Automation Shaping UK Property Auctions
- UK Property Market Shifting Towards Data-Driven Sales
- Comparing UK Auction and Private Treaty Property Markets
- Northwest UK Property Auction Listings Surge in April
- Key Auctioneers in Northwest UK Property Market
- Liverpool Treated as Distinct UK Property Auction Market
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