Screetons – East Yorkshire’s Specialist Rural, Village, Agricultural & Residential Auctioneers Covering Howden, Goole, Selby, York, Hull, Beverley & the Humber Region.
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Screetons is one of East Yorkshire’s most established rural and village?property auctioneers, founded in 1992, specialising in residential sales, rural cottages, village homes, agricultural land, development plots, smallholdings, barns, commercial units and periodic property auctions. Their footprint spans Howden, Goole, Selby, York fringe, Hull, Beverley, Market Weighton, Gilberdyke, Snaith and the wider Humber region, making them a key auctioneer for rural and semi?rural Yorkshire property.
For you in Lymington, Kent, Screetons is strategically relevant because the East Yorkshire–Humber corridor offers affordable terraces, rural cottages, village semis, development land, mixed?use buildings and refurbishment projects at prices far below the South East. Their stock is ideal for Kent & London investors seeking yield, uplift potential, rural diversification and long?term capital growth
What Makes Screetons Distinctive
- East Yorkshire’s trusted rural & village auction brand — strong reputation across Howden, Goole, Selby and the Humber.
- Periodic property auctions — focused on residential, land, barns, probate, mixed?use and development opportunities.
- Deep rural & village expertise — cottages, barns, smallholdings, edge?of?village plots.
- Strong refurbishment & uplift stock — ideal for developers and investors.
- Hybrid auction format — in?room + online bidding.
- Local authority & estate connections — frequent probate and long?held rural disposals.
Two Unique Dimensions
1. East Yorkshire Buyer Behaviour (Highly Relevant to Lymington)
The Howden–Goole–Selby corridor attracts:
- yield?focused landlords
- developers targeting refurb projects
- holiday?let investors
- Kent & London relocators
- commercial buyers
- rural lifestyle buyers
Typical pricing:
- terraces: £110k–£160k
- semis: £150k–£230k
- cottages: £170k–£280k
- flats: £90k–£140k
- commercial units: £120k–£250k
- land parcels: £15k–£60k
These ranges are significantly cheaper than Lymington or Kent, making Screetons ideal for South East investors.
2. Humber & Rural Village Property Dynamics
Areas such as Howden, Snaith, Gilberdyke, Selby, Market Weighton, Beverley fringe show:
- demand for holiday?let potential cottages
- interest in edge?of?village development plots
- strong appetite for refurbishment projects
- uplift potential in period homes & barns
- competitive bidding for rural homes with land
This aligns with Kent investors seeking uplift + lifestyle + holiday?let income.
Regional Coverage
Core Markets
- Howden
- Goole
- Selby
- Gilberdyke
- Snaith
Secondary Markets
- Beverley
- Market Weighton
- York fringe
- Hull villages
- East Riding rural belt
Extended Reach
- Humber region
- East Yorkshire villages
- Rural North Lincolnshire
Screetons is recognised as a leading auction authority for East Yorkshire & the Humber corridor.
Typical Auction Stock
Residential
- terraces
- semis
- cottages
- detached homes
- refurbishment projects
- probate property
- ex?local authority homes
Rural & Village
- stone cottages
- barns
- smallholdings
- village homes
- rural plots
Commercial
- shops
- offices
- mixed?use buildings
- small industrial units
Land & Development
- development land
- infill plots
- amenity land
- strategic parcels
Their catalogue reflects the rural, village and semi?urban landscape of East Yorkshire.
Auction Format & Buyer Experience
Screetons operates a hybrid auction model, offering:
- in?room auctions (Howden / Goole venues)
- online bidding
- transparent bid history
- immediate exchange on hammer fall
- typical 28?day completion
- legal packs prepared in advance
Their auctions suit homebuyers, landlords, developers, rural buyers and commercial investors.
Finance & Risk Considerations
Finance Routes
- auction bridging finance
- buy?to?let mortgages
- commercial mortgages
- development finance
Key Risk Themes
- refurbishment cost vs uplift potential
- rural planning constraints
- tenant covenant strength
- commercial mortgageability
- structural issues in older cottages
- auction timelines (28 days)
Investors typically balance yield, refurb cost, mortgageability and long?term area trajectory.
Who Screetons Is Best For
- Kent & London landlords
- portfolio investors
- developers
- holiday?let investors
- rural buyers
- commercial buyers
- land investors
- mixed?use investors
How to Buy Through Screetons
- Visit Screetons
- Browse auction & property listings
- Review legal packs
- Arrange finance
- Register to bid
- Attend in?room or online auction
- Exchange immediately on hammer fall
- Complete within ~28 days
Contact Details
Screetons – Estate Agents & Auctioneers Website: screetons.co.uk Email: info@screetons.co.uk Phone: 01430 432211 Head Office: 17 Market Place, Howden, East Yorkshire, DN14 7BL
FAQs
Do Screetons run property auctions?
Yes — specialising in residential, rural, land and mixed?use property.
Do they cover East Yorkshire & the Humber?
Yes — especially Howden, Goole, Selby, Beverley and the rural villages.
Are their auctions suitable for investors?
Absolutely — the region offers excellent value compared to Kent and London.
