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About Clive Emson Land & Property Auctions

Clive Emson are a mid-size, regional auction house based in Maidstone. They were established on Jun 30, 1989.

Where do Clive Emson Land & Property Auctions cover?

Clive Emson are a regional auction house focused on the South East.

Kent is their biggest county. They've auctioned 387 properties here in the last 12 months, accounting for 45% of their business.

Clive Emson Land & Property Auctions are a regional auction house. South East is the biggest region for them.

They've auctioned 610 properties here in the last 12 months, accounting for 71% of their business.

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What types of properties do Clive Emson auction?

Clive Emson mainly focus on selling residential properties, which account for 69% of their listings.

Clive Emson Land & Property Auctions mainly focus on selling land, which accounts for 69% of their listings.

They also have a strong presence in selling commercial property, which accounts for 23% of their listings.

They also have a strong presence in selling land, which accounts for 23% of their listings.

What price range do Clive Emson specialise in?

For residential sales, their average selling price is £185408.

This is lower than the national average of £717968, which means they generally cater to the lower end of the market, or focus on regions where property prices are generally cheaper.

This is lower than the national average of £717968, which means they generally cater to the upper end of the market, or focus on regions where property prices are more expensive.

This is lower than the national average of £717968. This either means they don't have a particularly strong focus on the upper or lower end of the market, or means that they focus on regions where property prices are in line with the national average.

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Clive Emson Auction Performance

We break performance into 3 key parts: Market Share, Succes Rate, and Customer Satisfaction.

Market Share

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Market share is the percentage of total auction sales that are made by a single company.
31.5%
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Clive Emson are the #1 largest auction house in England & Wales.

Clive Emson are the 8 largest auction house in England & Wales.

They sold 563 properties over the last 12 months, giving them a market share of 31.5%. (Nationally, a total of 2140 properties were sold by auction over the last 12 months).

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Tip: When you’re deciding which auction house to sell with, a larger market share can mean a safer bet.

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Success Rate

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Auction houses don't sell every property they take on. The success rate is the percentage of their properties they successfully manage to sell.
65%
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Clive Emson have the #1 highest success rate among auction houses in England & Wales.

Clive Emson have the 9 highest success rate among auction houses in England & Wales.

They successfully sell 65% of the properties they list, which is higher than the national average of 48%.

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Tip: A higher success rate usually means an auction house is more realistic with their valuations, are less likely to take on customers with unrealistic expectations, and may be more efficient at generating interest and bids from buyers.

Reviews

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Clive Emson Land & Property Auctions have been reviewed 4 times in the last 12 months, with an average score of 4/5. Read more about their reviews here.

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Tip: Review scores are important to consider, but it’s important know what customers are actually saying as well. We outline the overall themes of their reviews further down this page.

Clive Emson Auction Fees

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Clive Emson charge a standard auction commission fee of 3% + vat.

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The auction fee Clive Emson charge depends on the selling price. They charge:

  • 3% + vat on properties up to £.
  • % + vat on properties up to £.
  • % + vat on properties above £.
  • 3% + vat on properties up to £.
  • % + vat on properties above that.

Commission Fee

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This is the main fee for the service. It's either paid by the buyer, or directly from the sale proceeds, so sellers never have to pay this fee out-of-pocket.
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Who pays the commission fee?

The commission fee is paid by the Seller.

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Is there a minimum fee?

The commission fee is subject to a minimum of £1950 + vat.

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Tip: Although the buyer pays the fee with Clive Emson, sellers shouldn't think of it as a "free service" for them. Whatever additional fees the buyer has to account for will ultimately reduce what they'll be willing to bid for a property, reducing the amount the seller ends up with.

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Tip: Although the buyer pays the fee with some other auction houses, you shouldn't necessarily think of those as "cheaper than" Clive Emson, who charge the sellers the fee. This is because whatever additional fees the buyer has to account for will ultimately reduce what they'll be willing to bid for a property.

Buyer's Premium

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Auction houses often charge the successful bidder an additional fee, called a "Buyer's Premium".
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Are buyers also charged a fee?

Buyers pay an admin fee of % + vat, subject to a minimum of £1200 + vat.

Buyers pay an admin fee of £1200 + vat.

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Are buyers charged an additional fee on top of the commission?

Buyers pay an additional "buyer's premium" of % + vat, subject to a minimum of £1200 + vat.

Buyers pay an additional "buyer's premium" of £1200 + vat.

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Other Fees For Sellers

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We've done our best to uncover additional fees charged by Clive Emson. These can change over time though, so always be careful to check the paperwork closely.
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Are there auction entry fees?

Sellers pay an up-front auction entry fee of £350 + vat. This is non-refundable, even if the property fails to sell at auction.

Clive Emson Land & Property Auctions do not charge auction entry fees. Most auction houses charge around £300.

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Do they charge withdrawal fees if you change your mind?

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Are there any hidden costs or other fees?

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What about legal costs?

Remember that you’ll always have legal fees to pay too. These are separate to the auction fees, and Clive Emson Land & Property Auctions don’t have any control over these.

Auction legal fees come in two parts: An up-front element for the legal pack, and the final legal fee, which is paid on completion of your sale.

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Tip: No auction entry fees with the auction houses we recommend. Many auction houses willing to negotiate on this.

Clive Emson Reviews

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How Clive Emson work

Clive Emson auction process

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What types of auction do they run?

Clive Emson run online traditional property auctions which tend to run every 6 weeks.  

With traditional auctions, a non-refundable 10% deposit is paid, and contracts are exchanged immediately.  The buyer must then complete within the agreed completion period, which tends to be 20 working days.

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What happens on auction day?

The auction will be held online, where you will be able to see the number of people viewing your property and watch the bidding unfold in real time.

If the property reaches the agreed reserve price, then the lot will be sold with an immediate exchange of contracts.  The buyer will have to pay a 10% deposit immediately and must complete within the agreed completion period (which is usually 20 working days).

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What happens if your property doesn't sell at auction?

If the property fails to sell at auction your contract will automatically extend for an additional 4 weeks. During this time, Clive Emson will try and tie up a post-auction sale for you.

You can also enter the lot into the next available auction at no additional cost.

If the property is still unsold after those 4 weeks, you’re released from the contract and can move on.

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How Clive Emson market your property

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How will Clive Emson advertise your property?

Clive Emson will advertise your property in their catalogue, as well as Zoopla, OnTheMarket  and other dedicated property websites and auction portals.  You will also receive a “for sale by auction” sign to erect outside the property.

The advertising process is carried out over a period of 2.5 weeks prior to the auction date to ensure your lot is visible and available to all potential buyers.

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How do they get property photos?

A member of the auction team will visit the property and take photographs.

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Will your listings include a floor plan and video walkthrough?

Video tours are included in your listing.  Floor plans are not included as standard but can be arranged at an additional cost.

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How do Clive Emson conduct viewings?

Clive Emson will organise five 30-minute block viewings on your behalf in the run up to the auction.

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How do Clive Emson value your property?

A member of the auction team will meet you at the property to carry out the valuation.  

They will then work with you to come up with a reserve price that you are happy with, and you can then decide whether you’d like to move forward.

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How long is the contract with Clive Emson?

The contract runs up until the auction date (usually around 4-6 weeks away). It extends for an additional 4 weeks if the property fails to sell.

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