The Contrarian Property Investor
I once bought a small block of flats in Liverpool for £20,000, at an Allsop auction in London. Using UK consumer price inflation and taking 2008 as the starting point, that’s the equivalent of about £33,900 today.
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The Property
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With Dominic Farrell
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30,000 Landlords Sell Up - An Opportunity For Smart Investors
Thirty thousand landlords have left the buy-to-let market. That is the headline. And, depending on which side of the argument you are on, it will either be presented as proof that landlords have finally had enough, or as evidence…
Spotting a Fake Bargain at Auction using AI
This week I want to talk about something that catches out a lot of auction buyers, especially beginners, how to spot a fake bargain at auction.
How to Set Your Maximum Bid at Auction — And Why the Guide Price Is Irrelevant
Today’s episode is about one of the most important skills in auction buying: setting your maximum bid.
Property Auction Legal Packs: The AI Method That Catches Costly Risks
The Property Auctions Podcast delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the property investment landscape, specifically highlighting its application in auction settings.
A Tale of Two Cities: The Auction Market Is Softening — Here Is Why I Am Getting Ready to Buy
The recent data regarding auction clearance rates has revealed a significant downturn, necessitating a reassessment of market dynamics. Notably, in March 2026, London experienced a clearance rate of 60%, which plummeted to 36% just…
Why Successful Property Auction Investors Know When to Walk Away
The pivotal theme of this discussion revolves around the imperative skill of knowing when to walk away from a property auction. We elucidate the notion that due diligence serves as the cornerstone of success in property investment,…
Two Recent Acquisitions With Huge Built-In Equity - How?
The current state of the auction market presents unprecedented opportunities for astute investors, as evidenced by a recent auction result revealing a significant downturn in confidence, with only 46 out of 112 lots sold.
Avoid the Herd at Property Auctions
Understanding the intricate dynamics of property auctions is essential for investors seeking lucrative opportunities. Throughout this episode Dominic Farrell looks at the reasons behind the different outcomes experienced by various…
Distressed Assets: Opportunities Await at Property Auctions
The perception that property auctions are solely the domain of seasoned investors is a misconception that Dominic Farrell seeks to dismantle in this enlightening podcast episode. The author of the UK's No.1 bestselling book about…
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Dominic Farrell.
Dominic is a property investor, director of Tuna Fish Property and author of Property Auctions: Repossessions, Bankruptcies and Bargain Properties, now in its fourth edition.
Drawing on his experience of property auctions and distressed assets since 2008, he shares real purchases, practical lessons and his views on the changing property market.
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