Further reading
View our Q1 PAD report here
Since 2006 we have released a monthly newsletter which details the insights from the previous month’s auction sales across the country. This data includes information at a national level as well as by region, also splitting down by residential and commercial property types. However, with the data we collate from across the property auction industry, we knew we could carry out deep-dive analysis to help provide an even greater understanding as to what is really happening in the property market.
We will be releasing a new report every quarter, providing the latest stats by region, as well as including an in-depth focus piece for you to delve further into the world of property auctions. This edition, we are focusing on property yields, with over 20,000 sold properties from the past five years being examined and leading to some very interesting discoveries.
Essential Information Group - News and Information
Keep up to date with our latest news, case studies and what's going on in the property auction industry on our blog.
Buying at auction
25/03/2026
The Most Important Document in the Legal Pack? The One That’s Missing.
Legal packs are often treated as the definitive source of truth in a property transaction. But in reality, they are anything but complete. While they provide essential information, they are built to meet minimum requirements - not to offer full transparency. And in many cases, it’s not what’s included that creates risk, but what’s missing.
Buying at auction
24/03/2026
Guide Prices: Why Buyers Should Treat Them as a Guide to the Reserve
Guide prices are one of the most misunderstood elements of the auction process. Too often, buyers treat them as an indication of a property’s value, when in reality they are designed to signal something entirely different, the likely reserve. In an increasingly competitive and dynamic auction market, understanding this distinction is critical to making informed decisions and avoiding costly assumptions.
Buying at auction
23/03/2026
There’s So Much More Than the Aroma of Hot Coffee…
There’s so much more to selling a property than creating the perfect first impression. While details like fresh coffee, open windows, and careful staging can help set the scene, today’s buyers are looking for something far more important - clarity, confidence, and certainty. And that doesn’t come from how a property feels, but from how well it’s prepared behind the scenes.