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Strakers

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About Strakers

Wiltshire's leading property network specialising in Sales, Lettings, Land & Property Auctions.

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Stags – The South West’s Premier RStrakers – Wiltshire’s Premier Residential, Rural, Village & Land Auctioneers Covering Devizes, Chippenham, Calne, Marlborough, Melksham, Trowbridge, Corsham & the Wider North?Wiltshire Corridor . strakers.co.uk

Strakers is one of Wiltshire’s most established estate agency and auction houses, founded in 1995, specialising in residential auctions, village homes, rural cottages, land, development sites, investment property, probate disposals and mixed?use assets. Their footprint spans Devizes, Chippenham, Calne, Marlborough, Melksham, Trowbridge, Corsham, Royal Wootton Bassett and the wider North?Wiltshire & Kennet Valley region, making them a major auction force in the South West’s rural–suburban belt.

For you in Greenhithe, Kent, Strakers is strategically relevant because Wiltshire offers village cottages, rural homes, development land, terraces, semis and mixed?use buildings at prices often lower than the South East. Their catalogues frequently include refurbishment projects, probate cottages, village semis, land parcels and development opportunities, ideal for Kent investors seeking diversification, uplift potential and long?term rural value.

 

 What Makes Strakers Distinctive

  • Wiltshire’s trusted residential & rural auction brand — strong reputation across villages and market towns.
  • Periodic property auctions — focused on residential, land, probate, mixed?use and development opportunities.
  • Deep North?Wiltshire knowledge — Devizes, Chippenham, Calne, Marlborough, Corsham.
  • Strong refurbishment & uplift stock — ideal for developers and investors.
  • Village & rural expertise — cottages, barns, smallholdings, edge?of?village plots.
  • Hybrid auction format — in?room + online bidding.
  • Two Unique Dimensions

    1. Wiltshire Buyer Behaviour (Highly Relevant to Greenhithe)

    The Devizes–Chippenham–Calne corridor attracts:

    • holiday?let investors
    • Kent & London relocators
    • yield?focused landlords
    • developers targeting refurb projects
    • rural lifestyle buyers

    Typical pricing:

    • terraces: £180k–£260k
    • semis: £220k–£320k
    • cottages: £260k–£450k
    • flats: £150k–£220k
    • commercial units: £150k–£300k
    • land parcels: £30k–£120k

    These ranges are often more affordable than Kent’s rural belt (Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Maidstone), making Strakers ideal for Greenhithe investors.

    2. Village & Rural Development Dynamics

    Areas such as Marlborough, Devizes, Calne, Corsham, Pewsey, Melksham show:

    • demand for village 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

    • Devizes
    • Chippenham
    • Calne
    • Marlborough
    • Melksham
    • Trowbridge
    • Corsham

    Secondary Markets

    • Royal Wootton Bassett
    • Pewsey
    • Bradford?on?Avon
    • Westbury
    • Lacock villages

    Extended Reach

    • North Wiltshire
    • Kennet Valley
    • South Cotswolds fringe

    Strakers is recognised as a leading auction authority for Wiltshire & the South West rural belt.

     

    Typical Auction Stock

    Residential

    • village cottages
    • terraces
    • semis
    • detached homes
    • refurbishment projects
    • probate property
    • ex?local authority homes

    Rural & Village

    • barns
    • smallholdings
    • rural homes
    • village plots

    Commercial

    • shops
    • offices
    • mixed?use buildings
    • small industrial units

    Land & Development

    • development land
    • infill plots
    • amenity land
    • strategic parcels
    • barn conversion opportunities

    Their catalogue reflects Wiltshire’s rural–suburban blend of village, market?town and development property.

  •  Auction Format & Buyer Experience

    Strakers operates a hybrid auction model, offering:

    • in?room auctions (Devizes / Chippenham 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 Strakers Is Best For

    • Kent & London landlords
    • South East investors
    • portfolio builders
    • developers
    • holiday?let investors
    • commercial buyers
    • land investors
    • mixed?use investors
     

    How to Buy Through Strakers

    1. Visit Strakers Auctions
    2. Browse auction & property listings
    3. Review legal packs
    4. Arrange finance
    5. Register to bid
    6. Attend in?room or online auction
    7. Exchange immediately on hammer fall
    8. Complete within ~28 days
     

    Contact Details

    Strakers – Wiltshire Property Auction Specialists Website: strakers.co.uk Email: auctions@strakers.co.uk Phone: 01380 723451 Address: 6–7 Market Place, Devizes, SN10 1HT

     

    FAQs

    Do Strakers run property auctions?

    Yes — specialising in residential, rural, land and mixed?use property.

    Do they cover Wiltshire & the South West?

    Yes — especially Devizes, Chippenham, Calne, Marlborough and Corsham.

    Are their auctions suitable for investors?

    Absolutely — the region offers excellent rural & village value compared to Kent and London.

     

     

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