March Auction Property Deals of the Month – Manchester and the North West

Welcome to March’s top ten North West auction property deals.  We’ve selected the best investments available from auctioneers across Manchester and its surrounding regions

These are the lots that we feel represent the best value for money or potential ROI, according to their current guide price, location and features.

Read on to discover some excellent opportunities in your region – both in the residential and commercial real estate sectors.

Residential Auction Properties North West

Terraced 2 Bed Property, Carlisle

(For Sale with Auction House Cumbria)

Terraced 2 Bed Property in Carlisle - For Sale with Auction House Cumbria for a Guide price of £40,000 (March 2023)

This lot is situated in the Carlisle area, this terraced property is well-suited to those on a budget who are seeking to add substantial value to their new property.

With a good-sized back garden and forecourt, and located just over five minutes’ walk from the Cumberland Infirmary, this lot benefits from excellent access to the town centre, with the train station just a 20 minute walk away and an array of eateries, retail outlets and other amenities very close at hand.

Comprised of two bedrooms, a separate sitting room, dining room and kitchen and upstairs and downstairs bathrooms, this property required extensive updating, but this investment will see its value increase significantly.

The lot will be taken to auction by Auction House Cumbria on 30th March 2023, with a Guide Price of £40,000.

2 Bed Flat, Manchester

(For Sale with Edward Mellor Auctions)

2 Bed Flat in Manchester - For Sale with Edward Mellor Auctions for a Guide price of £70,000 (March 2023)

Located in the quiet and attractive cul-de-sac in Newton Heath, Manchester, this first floor flat is available in a “move in ready” condition. Featuring a private rear garden, a lounge, kitchen, bathrooms and two bedrooms, the lot is close to large areas of green space, including Philips Park, Brookdale Park and Clayton Vale.

Just a twenty minute drive from the city centre and just down the road from a range of amenities – including supermarkets, banks, shops and eateries, the property is within the catchment area of a range of local schools.

The lot will be brought to auction by Edward Mellor on 8th March 2023, with a Guide Price of £70,000.

3 Bed Semi-Detached Property, Liverpool

(For Sale with Venmore Auctions)

3 Bed Semi-Detached Property in Liverpool- For Sale with Venmore Auctions for a Guide price of £35,000 (March 2023)

Requiring modernisation throughout, this generously-sized and well-situated semi-detached property has three includes three spacious bedrooms, a large family bathroom, two reception rooms and a rear yard.

The home is currently in a state of disrepair, and requires improvement works throughout. However, the potential of the property is considerable, and there is the potential to add a huge amount of value.

Located just 15 minutes’ drive out of Liverpool city centre and a ten minute walk from the lovely Sefton Park and Princes Park, the property is in a very sought-after area of Toxteth, with easy access to a range of transport links and other amenities.

The lot will be brought to auction by Venmore Auctions on the 8th March 2023 with a Guide Price of £35,000.

2 Bed Terraced Property, Birkenhead

(For Sale with Smith and Sons Auctions)

2 Bed Terraced Property in Birkenhead - For Sale with Smith and Sons Auctions for a Guide price of £50,000 - £55,000 (March 2023)

This property, well-positioned between Mersey Park and Victoria Park, represents an excellent investment opportunity. Just over ten minutes’ drive from Liverpool city centre and five minutes from Birkenhead, the two-bedroom home sits just under ten minutes’ walk from the Green Lane Merseyrail station.

A traditional “back-to-back”, the lot requires improvement work throughout, but benefits from modern bathroom and kitchen fittings, as well as a very short walk to New Chester Road – a bustling thoroughfare offering plenty of amenities and leisure opportunities.

The lot will be brought to auction by Smith and Sons on 1st March 2023 with a Guide Price of £50,000 – £55,000.

Detached 4 Bed Property, Carlisle

(For Sale with Purple Bricks Auctions)

Detached 4 Bed Property in Carlisle - For Sale with Purple Bricks Auctions for a Guide price of £230,000 (March 2023)

This is a move-in ready 4-bed detached property with attractive rear and front gardens and single-car garage in the quiet and attractive Meadowbrook development in Carlisle, located just a ten-minute drive from the town centre.

Benefitting from a range of fantastic amenities, including local schools and transport links, this is a spacious, bright and well-decorated property that would make an excellent family home with few to no improvements required.

The property will be brought to auction by Purple Bricks on 15th March 2023 with a minimum opening bid of £230,000.

Commercial Auction Properties – North West 

4 Storey Terraced Property, Maryport

(For Sale with Auction House Cumbria)

4 Storey Terraced Property in Maryport - For Sale with Auction House Cumbria for a Guide price of £75,000 (March 2023)

One of the most exciting investment opportunities currently listed in the North West, this four-floor terraced property was serving, until recently, as a solicitor’s office.

While still set up for commercial activities, the buyer of this lot could very easily apply for a change of use, reverting it to its original domestic purpose and either converting it into flats or an extremely large townhouse.

With six potential bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen and two generous reception rooms – one with a bay window – the property also benefits from a rear yard and outbuilding (formerly a garage).

The lot sits right in the centre of Maryport, benefitting from excellent transport links and access to superb amenities.

This property will be brought to auction by Auction House Cumbria on 30th March 2023 with a Guide Price of £75,000.

Three 1-Storey Commercial Units, Morecambe

(For Sale with Savills Auctions)

Three 1-Storey Commercial Units in Morecambe - For Sale with Savills Auctions for a Guide price of £30,000 (March 2023)

Currently in a rundown state, this row of shops represents a superb investment for any potential commercial landlord or investor.

Just a three-minute walk from the famous Morecambe Bay and promenade, the property sits in an area of very high footfall and, subject to planning permission, has the capacity to be transformed into three separate retail outlets.

Each unit is a single-storey, and with the town’s train station under 20 minutes’ walk away, the lot’s location benefits from plenty of excellent amenities. A full schedule of works will be required to bring the property to its full potential.

The property will be brought to auction by Savills on 1st March 2023 with a Guide Price of £30,000.

Railway Arch, Leigh

(For Sale with Pugh Auctions)

Railway Arch in Leigh - For Sale with Pugh Auctions for a Guide price of £20,000 (March 2023)

This lot, measuring around 57.5 square metres in total, represents an unusual opportunity to take ownership of a railway arch in the town of Leigh. The railway line that the arch once supported no longer exists, so the building will not be affected by passing trains.

Featuring front and rear yard areas, this property would make an excellent workshop or store, but the buyer may also decide to apply for a change of use – subject to the relevant permissions.

The lot’s location is excellent, sitting just around the corner from the busy traffic light junction between Queen Street, Chapel Street and Spinning Jenny Way and only a ten minute walk from the heart of the city.

The property will be brought to auction by Pugh Auctions on 22nd March 2023 with a Guide Price of £20,000.

Two-Storey Mixed-Use Property, Crewe

(For Sale with Auction House London)

Two-Storey Mixed-Use Property in Crewe - For Sale with Auction House London for a Guide price of £20,000 (March 2023)

This terraced property has significant potential for development into a mixed-use building – comprising of a ground floor shop and ancillary space – with the correct permissions.

With supermarkets, eateries and Crewe’s railway station within easy walking distance, the lot is in an area of high footfall, giving it significant potential to make a good turnover, whatever its eventual use. There is also excellent access to the lovely Valley Park.

The lot will be brought to auction by Auction House London on 15th March 2023 with a Guide Price of £20,000.

Two-Storey Retail Unit with Residential Flat, Wallasey

(For Sale with Smith and Sons Auctions)

Two-Storey Retail Unit with Residential Flat in Wallasey - For Sale with Smith and Sons Auctions for a Guide price of £50,000 - £70,000 (March 2023)

Refurbished in 2019 and now requiring a small amount of cosmetic upgrading, this sizeable lot features a large sales area with a number of separate treatment rooms (from the property’s previous use as a nail salon), a kitchen, WC and store room all on the ground floor.

The upper storey features a further six rooms, kitchen and WC.

The property sits just a five-minute drive from the centre of Wallasey and the Wallasey Village train station. With the lovely Central Park nearby, along with a range of other green spaces – and the Kingsway Tunnel only seven minutes away – the unit will benefit from plenty of footfall.

The lot will be brought to auction by Smith and Sons on 1st March 2023 with a Guide Price of £50,000 – £70,000.