The first Eddisons Property Auction of 2010 generated total proceeds of over £5.5m.
At the two day sale held in Leeds and Manchester 104 (75%) of the 138 lots offered were sold in what was described by the auctioneers as a ‘very encouraging performance.’
Tony Webber of Eddisons said: ‘This was a very encouraging performance for our first auction of the year.
‘There was an appetite for lots in all sectors, although demand for those at the cheaper end where external funding may not be required remained high.
‘Sensibly priced tenanted residential properties proved particularly popular with investors who continue to favour these as their investment vehicle of choice.’
Among the highlights was the former Pudsey Grangefield Comprehensive School building which sold for £481,000.
The Grade II listed building which extends to approximately 34, 585 sq ft on a site of around 2.17 acres had been offered on the instructions of Leeds City Council at a guide price of £350,000 plus.
Development land in the Rothwell area of Leeds with outline planning permission for four mews style properties was also sold on behalf of Leeds City Council for £139,000 off a guide price of £125,000 plus.
Meanwhile, the former Eggborough Water Treatment works at Hensall, Goole which was offered on the instructions of Yorkshire Water at a guide price of £50,000 plus was sold for £90,000.
And, two former water towers in the picturesque village of Wheldrake near York and Oaktree Hill, Northallerton were also sold on behalf of Yorkshire Water for £28,000 and £5,000 respectively.
Eddisons next auction takes place at Leeds United Football Club, Elland Road, Leeds on March 25 commencing at 12 noon.