Countrywide Property Auctions

Countrywide Property Auctions – One of the UK’s Largest Multi?Region Auction Houses, High?Volume Residential & Commercial Stock, and National Investor Intelligence 

Official site: https://www.countrywidepropertyauctions.co.uk/ 

Countrywide Property Auctions is one of the UK’s leading auction houses, selling residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural property and land across the entire country. Their auction network spans national auctions plus dedicated regional auctions in the North West, South West, and South Wales, trading under locally recognised brands such as Sutton Kersh and John Francis. 

They serve a broad client base including private vendors, investment companies, local authorities, NHS trusts, housing associations, banks, and building societies. Their catalogues consistently attract serious investors, landlords, developers, and public?sector sellers. 

What Makes Countrywide Property Auctions Distinctive 

1. One of the UK’s Largest Auction Pipelines 

Countrywide runs national auctions plus regional auctions across: 

• North West (Liverpool) 

• South West (Devon & Cornwall) 

• South Wales 

This multi?region structure allows them to maximise exposure and pricing for sellers. 

2. High?Volume, Multi?Category Stock 

Countrywide sells: 

• residential homes 

• commercial units 

• industrial property 

• agricultural land 

• redevelopment opportunities 

• repossessions 

• probate properties 

• tenanted investments 

• quirky or non?standard assets 

This makes them one of the most versatile auction houses in the UK. 

Two Unique Dimensions for Countrywide Property Auctions 

Dimension A: “National Auction Reach + Local Brand Power” 

Countrywide operates under regionally recognised brands: 

• Sutton Kersh (North West) 

• Countrywide Property Auctions (South West) 

• John Francis (South Wales) 

This dual structure gives them: 

• national buyer reach 

• regional brand trust 

• local market expertise 

• stronger catalogue visibility 

Dimension B: “Institutional Seller Advantage” 

Countrywide works with: 

• banks 

• building societies 

• housing associations 

• local authorities 

• NHS trusts 

Institutional stock often offers: 

• clear title 

• vacant possession 

• refurbishment potential 

• strong investment angles 

Regional Coverage – Countrywide’s Auction Footprint 

North West (Liverpool) 

• High?yield terraces 

• Buy?to?let stock 

• Mixed?use buildings 

• Repossession stock 

• Development land 

South West (Devon & Cornwall) 

• Coastal homes 

• Rural cottages 

• Development plots 

• Agricultural land 

South Wales 

• Terraces 

• Village homes 

• Rural land 

• Probate stock 

National Auctions 

• Residential 

• Commercial 

• Industrial 

• Agricultural 

• Land 

Countrywide is the UK’s multi?region auction authority. 

Typical Countrywide Auction Stock 

Their catalogues frequently include: 

• Mortgageable houses 

• Terraced & semi?detached homes 

• Apartments 

• Probate properties 

• Repossessions 

• Buy?to?let units 

• Refurbishment opportunities 

• Commercial units 

• Industrial property 

• Agricultural land 

• Development plots 

• Mixed?use assets 

Auction Format & Buyer Experience 

Traditional Auction Format (Primary) 

• Live?streamed auctions with real auctioneer 

• Immediate exchange 

• 28?day completion 

• No in?room bidding (remote bidding only) 

Legal Pack Quality 

Countrywide’s professional network ensures: 

• early legal pack preparation 

• clear title information 

• strong seller disclosure 

Finance & Risk 

Finance Routes 

• Bridging loans (28?day completions) 

• Bridge?to?term (refurb + refinance) 

• Term mortgages (mortgageable homes) 

• Commercial mortgages 

• Development finance 

Key Risks 

• Immediate exchange (traditional auction) 

• Structural issues in older terraces 

• Tenant covenant strength (commercial) 

• Planning constraints in regeneration zones 

• Leasehold variations in apartments 

Who Countrywide Property Auctions Are Best For 

Landlords 

High?yield terraces, tenanted units, refurb stock. 

Investors 

Strong rental demand in Liverpool, South Wales, and the South West. 

Developers 

Land parcels, mixed?use buildings, uplift sites. 

Homebuyers 

Mortgageable homes at competitive auction pricing. 

Institutional Sellers 

Banks, housing associations, councils, NHS trusts. 

How to Buy Through Countrywide Property Auctions 

1. Visit the official site: https://www.countrywidepropertyauctions.co.uk/ 

2. Review the national or regional catalogue 

3. Download the legal pack 

4. Arrange finance (Auction360 can structure this) 

5. Register for remote bidding 

6. Bid confidently 

7. Complete within 28 days 

Upcoming Countrywide Auctions 

• Next auction date:  

Contact Details 

Countrywide Property Auctions  

Phone: Liverpool Office: 0151 207 6315  

               South West Office: 01395 275 691  

                Wales Office: 01267 221 554  

Email: auctions@countrywide.co.uk 

              auctions@suttonkersh.co.uk 

Address: Cumbria House, 16-20 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1GN 

FAQs 

Are Countrywide auctions mortgage?friendly? Yes — many lots are mortgageable, but buyers must move fast. 

Do they sell investment?grade stock? Yes — especially terraces, mixed?use units, and repossessions. 

How fast is completion? 28 days (traditional auction). 

Do they cover multiple regions? Yes — national + North West + South West + South Wales.