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See how verdicts work4-bedroom terraced house · BT38 8AB
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About
18 Albert Road, Carrickfergus is a spacious end-terrace property which currently has existing planning permission for use as a commercial unit with a shop on the ground floor and offices on first and second.
This property was most recently tenanted by a taxi company and used as their depot however it is now being sold with vacant possession.
The other terraces on the block are residential and 18 Albert Road could be converted to a dwelling or apartments subject to the necessary consents.
Location: The property is located in the centre of Carrickfergus town, a short walking ditance to the marina and coastline.
There are a broad range of amenities nearby as well as convenience to the A2 towards Belfast.
There is a car park facing the property on Lancasterian Street and a good mix of residential and commerical building use in the area with plenty of footfall.
Accommodation: We calculate the approximate Net Internal Areas of the property to be as follows: Ground Floor (Shops, Office, Kitchen): 40.50 m² (436 sqft) First Floor (Office): 25.10 m² (270 sqft) Second Floor (Office): 10.50 m² (113 sqft) Total: 76.1 m² (819 sqft) Rates: NAV: £2,550.00 Rate in £ (2026-2027): 0.717073 Rates Payable: £1,828.54 per annum Title: Assumed Freehold/Long Leasehold Viewing arrangements: By appointment only.
Auction information: This property will be entered into our live online auction on 27/08/2026.
Please enquire with your email address if you would like to receive a copy of the legal pack which we will send once received from the vendor's solicitor.
To register for the upcoming property auction, you must download, complete and return our property registration form, available on our website.
You must also provide photographic ID and a utility bill to confirm your home address.
We would urge you to register a couple of days in advance as we cannot guarantee you will be registered on time to bid if we only receive your documents on the day of the auction.
It is imperative that you register to bid in the name you wish the property to be registered with Land Registry on completion.
If buying in a company name, please ensure to detail the company name on the registration form. Once the property is exchanged, the vendor could decline to accept any change.
Buyers should review the legal pack with their solicitor and ensure they do their own due diligence before deciding to purchase.
All property offered at auction is under an unconditional contract, requiring the successful buyer to pay a 10% non-refundable deposit and complete within the terms of the contract, which will normally be 14 or 28 days.
For these reasons, it is suitable for cash buyers only.
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
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