Clee Tompkinson Francis

Clee Tompkinson & Francis Auctions – South Wales’ Leading Auction House, Residential & Rural Specialists, and Regional Market Intelligence  

Official site: https://www.ctf-uk.com/ 

Clee Tompkinson & Francis (CTF) delivers one of the most established and trusted auction services in South Wales. With branches across Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Powys, and Monmouthshire, they blend local market expertise, rural property knowledge, and high?volume residential stock to create a powerful auction route for homebuyers, landlords, investors, farmers, and developers. 

Their auction service covers residential homes, rural cottages, development land, agricultural parcels, commercial units, and mixed?use assets, making CTF one of the most influential auction partners in Wales. 

What Makes Clee Tompkinson & Francis Auctions Distinctive 

1. Deep South Wales Market Coverage 

CTF’s auction pipeline spans: 

• Swansea & Neath 

• Carmarthen & Llanelli 

• Brecon & Llandovery 

• Abergavenny & Monmouth 

• Rural Powys villages 

Their catalogue reflects the diverse nature of South Wales, from urban terraces to rural smallholdings. 

2. High?Volume Residential & Rural Stock 

CTF specialises in: 

• terraces 

• semis 

• village homes 

• rural cottages 

• agricultural land 

• barns & outbuildings 

• development plots 

This gives them a balanced auction mix ideal for both homebuyers and investors. 

Two Unique Dimensions for Clee Tompkinson & Francis Auctions 

Dimension A: “South Wales Yield & Regeneration Zone Index” 

Key areas offer strong rental yields and uplift potential: 

• Swansea regeneration corridors 

• Neath & Port Talbot terraces 

• Llanelli buy?to?let pockets 

• Carmarthen village homes 

Dimension B: “Rural Wales Land & Smallholding Advantage” 

CTF’s rural pipeline includes: 

• smallholdings 

• paddocks 

• barns 

• amenity land 

• farm?adjacent cottages 

These assets often offer: 

• refurbishment uplift 

• agricultural value 

• planning potential 

• long?term capital stability 

Regional Coverage – CTF’s South Wales Footprint 

Carmarthenshire (Core Market) 

• Carmarthen 

• Llandeilo 

• Llandovery 

• Llanelli 

Swansea & Neath Port Talbot 

• Swansea 

• Neath 

• Port Talbot 

• Pontardawe 

Powys 

• Brecon 

• Builth Wells 

• Llandrindod Wells 

Monmouthshire 

• Abergavenny 

• Monmouth 

Clee Tompkinson & Francis is the South Wales residential & rural auction authority. 

Typical Clee Tompkinson & Francis Auction Stock 

Their auction listings often include: 

• Mortgageable houses 

• Terraced & semi?detached homes 

• Rural cottages 

• Village homes 

• Probate properties 

• Buy?to?let units 

• Refurbishment opportunities 

• Small development plots 

• Agricultural land 

• Amenity land 

• Barns & outbuildings 

• Mixed?use assets 

Auction Format & Buyer Experience 

Modern Method of Auction (MMoA) 

• Online bidding 

• Reservation agreement 

• 56?day completion 

• Mortgage buyers welcome 

• Transparent bidding history 

Traditional Auction (Occasional) 

• 28?day completion 

• Immediate exchange 

• Ideal for investors & cash buyers 

Legal Pack Quality 

CTF’s professional background ensures: 

• clear title information 

• early legal pack preparation 

• rural boundary clarity 

• planning history 

Finance & Risk 

Finance Routes 

• Standard mortgages (MMoA?friendly) 

• Bridging loans (for speed or refurb) 

• Bridge?to?term (refurb + refinance) 

• Agricultural finance (land parcels) 

• Specialist finance for: 

• rural cottages 

• mixed?use 

• development plots 

Key Risks 

• Reservation fees (non?refundable) 

• Structural issues in older rural cottages 

• EPC requirements for rental stock 

• Planning constraints in conservation areas 

• Rights of way & rural boundary issues 

Who Clee Tompkinson & Francis Auctions Are Best For 

Homebuyers 

Mortgageable homes + 56?day timeline. 

Landlords 

Terraces, semis, refurb houses, rental stock. 

Investors 

Strong rental demand in Swansea, Neath, Llanelli. 

Developers 

Land parcels, barns, mixed?use assets, uplift opportunities. 

Farmers & Rural Buyers 

Agricultural land, smallholdings, amenity strips. 

How to Buy Through Clee Tompkinson & Francis Auctions 

1. Visit the official site: https://www.ctf-uk.com/ 

2. Navigate to the auction section 

3. Review the catalogue 

4. Download the legal pack 

5. Arrange finance (Auction360 can structure this) 

6. Register for online bidding 

7. Bid confidently 

8. Complete within 56 days (MMoA) or 28 days (traditional) 

Upcoming Clee Tompkinson & Francis Auctions 

• Next auction date 

Contact Details 

Clee Tompkinson & Francis Estate Agents & Auctioneers  

Website: https://www.ctf-uk.com/  

Phone: 01874 622488 

Email: brecon@ctf-uk.com 

Address: 13 Lion Street, Brecon, LD3 7HY 

FAQs 

Are CTF auctions mortgage?friendly Yes — MMoA is designed for mortgage buyers. 

Do they specialise in rural homes Yes — rural cottages and agricultural land are core stock. 

How fast is completion 56 days (MMoA) or 28 days (traditional). 

Do they cover multiple counties Yes — Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Powys, Monmouthshire.