Written by Ruban Selvanayagam
Ruban Selvanayagam
Ruban Selvanayagam is a professional cash homebuyer, private rented sector landlord, auction specialist, blogger and media commentator.
Edited by James Durr
James Durr
James Durr is a passionate property entrepreneur with a strong foundation and background in business.
This October 2025, we are pleased to showcase a distinguished portfolio of prime residential and commercial properties from across the UK, each presenting outstanding opportunities for discerning investors.
Property Auction Agent proudly presents a rare opportunity to acquire Salem Welsh Baptist Chapel, a charming former Grade II listed building with a garage and driveway, set in the picturesque coastal village of Ferryside, Carmarthenshire. Built in 1877, the chapel boasts solid masonry walls, stone facades, arched windows, and a traditional timber-pitched slate roof, exuding historic character.
Additional accommodation includes a rear room, block-built garage, kitchen/storeroom, and boiler room, offering scope for flexible use or development (subject to consent). Ideally situated on Eva Terrace, close to the Towy Estuary, the property enjoys scenic views and convenient access to local amenities.
The lot will be brought to auction by Property Auction Agent on the 30th of October 2025 with a Guide Price of £40,000.
This former chapel, now offered with vacant possession, presents an exciting opportunity for investors or developers. Spacious and characterful, it lends itself well to a potential residential conversion, subject to the necessary planning consent.
Situated in a central Lowestoft location, the property benefits from immediate access to the town centre, with shops, schools, and excellent transport links all within walking distance. The existing accommodation includes a hall, kitchen area, and two sets of WCs accessible via an inner hall. With its prime position and versatile layout, this property represents a rare chance to create a unique residential scheme.
The lot will be brought to auction by Barnard Marcus Property Auctions on the 14th of October 2025 with a Guide Price of £70,000.
A substantial and imposing five-storey end-terrace building, formerly Lloyds Bank until its closure in January 2023, occupies a prime central position on Middleton Street in the historic spa town of Llandrindod Wells.
Constructed in traditional style with part brick and sandstone elevations beneath a pitched slated roof, the property includes a former banking hall, offices, a basement strong room with safes, and upper floors providing offices, a kitchen, rest facilities, storage, and WCs. To the rear lies an enclosed yard with pedestrian access. Centrally located within the town’s primary shopping frontage and Conservation Area, the property offers strong potential for alternative commercial, office, or residential uses, subject to consent.
Morris Marshall & Poole Property Auctions will bring the lot to auction on the 30th of October 2025 with a Guide Price of £80,000.
An attractive brick-built detached church with a separate meeting hall to the rear, this property offers excellent potential for a variety of uses, including possible conversion to residential use (subject to consents). Situated in Swindon town centre, it benefits from proximity to local amenities, the mainline railway station, and convenient access to the M4 motorway and A419.
The main church includes an entrance vestibule, worship area, vestry, kitchen, schoolroom, cellar rooms and WCs, while the rear hall provides an entrance hall, main hall with stage, and kitchen. The property has some electric heating and permit parking to the front.
The lot will be auctioned by Strakers Property Auctions on the 16th of October 2025 with a Guide Price of £95,000.
Southend Primary School, built in 1886 with a modern extension added in 2005/2006, was a small community facility until its closure in March 2024. The subjects comprise a single-storey semi-detached building, externally rendered and surmounted by a slate-clad pitched roof. Solar panels, with a 19KW capacity, are fitted to the east and rear elevations.
A traditional stone wall encloses the property. Internally, it provides a main classroom, separate rooms, a kitchen, toilet facilities and storage areas. To the east lies a tarmacked yard, formerly used as a play area, offering additional functional outdoor space.
SDL Property Auctions Shepherd Commercial will auction the lot on the 23rd of October 2025 with a Guide Price of £110,000.
This property presents a valuable redevelopment opportunity within a former schoolroom located to the rear of Belper Methodist Church. The single-storey building offers versatile accommodation, comprising an assembly hall with a stage, meeting rooms and associated amenity facilities, extending to a generous floor area.
The site also benefits from six allocated car parking spaces, enhancing its accessibility and appeal. Positioned in a convenient location close to Aldi, Ada Belfield Care Home and De Bradelei Mill, the property enjoys strong surrounding amenities. It is considered suitable for a variety of potential uses, subject to securing the necessary planning consents from the local authority.
The property will be brought to auction by SDL Property Auctions on the 29th of October 2025 with a Guide Price of £135,000.
The subjects comprise a former single-storey care home with an adjoining self-contained residential dwelling. Constructed of blockwork, the building is harled to the rear and clad with synthetic stone to the front, beneath a pitched roof of concrete tiles.
Access is via a single-glazed pedestrian entrance at the front, with further doors elsewhere. Internally, the front portion provides a self-contained apartment, a communal lounge/dining area, and a kitchen. To the rear are seven ensuite bedrooms, an additional lounge, and a small kitchen, with supporting storage and utility spaces. Externally, there is parking for four vehicles and a rear garden.
SDL Property Auctions Shepherd Commercial will bring this lot to auction on the 23rd of October 2025 with a Guide Price of £160,000.
Nestled on Lynwood Avenue in the charming town of Darwen, this detached property offers an exceptional opportunity for renovation. Formerly a nursery, it boasts a spacious layout with two reception rooms on the ground floor, alongside a kitchen, third reception room, WC, and a bright conservatory.
The first floor comprises three generously sized rooms and a bathroom, ensuring all essential amenities are in place. Set within a generous plot, the property also benefits from a second detached conservatory with its own utility and WC, providing versatile use. With immense potential, this property is ideal for personalisation and investment.
The property will be brought to auction by The Auction Group on the 15th of October 2025 with a Guide Price of £180,000.
This substantial former school, offered with vacant possession, presents an excellent development opportunity within walking distance of Ebbw Vale town centre. Set on a mainly level plot with gated and driveway access, the property comprises the main school building together with several outbuildings.
The main building includes a large hall, multiple classrooms and reception rooms, a kitchen, and several toilet facilities, providing a versatile layout with scope for various uses. With significant redevelopment potential, subject to the necessary consents, interested parties are strongly advised to contact Blaenau Gwent County Council for guidance on planning permissions and future development possibilities.
This substantial former day centre, offered freehold with vacant possession, is set on a prominent site and arranged over two storeys with an additional basement. The property benefits from a private courtyard and hardstanding area, with access from Nettleton Road leading to the courtyard and car park, and further road frontage to Crowther Road.
Well-positioned close to Mirfield town centre, the property lies within a predominantly residential area, surrounded by convenient amenities including supermarkets, Knowl Park, and local schools. Offering flexibility for a range of alternative uses, subject to planning, it presents an excellent opportunity for redevelopment or repurposing.
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