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Alan Weston

£10k lot up for grabs at auction as phones ring off the hook ahead of next sale

A Wirral auction house has reported "unprecedented demand" from buyers ahead of its next online sale.

The Birkenhead-based property firm Smith and Sons said it had been hit by a massive influx of calls and enquiries ahead of its next auction on July 7.

It follows high demand at its previous auctions, which have all been held online to comply with Covid restrictions.

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Smith and Sons auctioneer Chris Johnson said: "The rate of interest is quite staggering – there is so much interest in the property market at the moment and that doesn't in any way appear to be wavering.

"The auction room, or virtual room, can often act as a barometer for the wider sector and indeed, we are seeing an incredibly active market across the board."

Th auction will be held on July 7 with biddings once again online via Smith and Sons website.

There are 34 lots available ranging from a retail unit/ store in Rock Ferry guided at £10,000, to the Riverhill restaurant in Oxton with huge development potential guided at £800,000.

Also going under the hammer is a converted barn in Frankby, guided at £190-210,000. There are several residential and commercial investments, along with development land and a number of houses suitable for refurbishment.

These include a substantial house backing on to Birkenhead Park, in four flats and guided at £430,000.

Chris added: "We are now carrying out viewings for all the lots and are seeing momentum gather at a rapid speed. I'm looking forward to seeing how the sale goes on the day, in what I anticipate to be an extremely busy auction."

A full listing can be found here, or to arrange a viewing please call (0151) 647 9272.

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