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Unlocking Land Value with En Bloc Sales: How Owner Auction™ Helps You Sell Better, Faster


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In today’s evolving property landscape, en bloc sales — the sale of multiple adjoining parcels of land or buildings as one single lot — are gaining traction among landowners looking to maximise returns. When done right, this approach unlocks higher value and attracts serious buyers with large-scale development potential in mind

But navigating en bloc sales can be complex. That’s where Owner Auction™ steps in — offering a smarter, more efficient way to sell land collectively through our hybrid auction platform.

What Is an En Bloc Sale?

An en bloc (or collective) sale combines several individual lots into one unified sale, marketed and sold as a single lot. By offering scale, this method often commands a premium price — particularly for land with potential for development, agriculture, or industrial use.

However, en bloc sales require legal clarity, owner cooperation, and market exposure — all of which can be challenging in traditional settings.

Is Every Property Suitable for En Bloc?

Not always. Properties with varying ownership interests, unresolved disputes, or inconsistent land restrictions (such as sekatan kepentingan or differing categories of use) may not qualify for en bloc treatment. That’s why Owner Auction™ offers a pre-assessment and consultation to determine suitability before proceeding.

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Two Recent Success Stories

·       Hulu Ijok, Perak – 4 Lands Sold Together
Four adjacent parcels of agricultural land were sold collectively via Owner Auction™. By uniting under one listing, the sellers attracted serious bids and achieved a higher combined value than if sold separately.

·       Dengkil, Sepang – 2 Agricultural Lands, 1 Smart Sale
A landowner in Dengkil owned two agricultural parcels separated by a drain, with a significant size difference. On its own, the smaller lot was unlikely to attract interest due to land size limitations, making it difficult to sell individually. By listing both lots together as one en bloc sale through Owner Auction™, the owner was able to package the land into a more attractive offering. The combined size improved appeal and drew attention from serious bidders looking for larger, usable agricultural land.

When Is En Bloc Not Suitable?

Not all cases qualify. En bloc sales may not work when:

·        Land titles are under sekatan kepentingan (restrictions) that differ across lots

·        Owners cannot agree on terms or pricing

·        Zoning or category of use varies from lot to lot

Owner Auction™ offers a free consultation to assess whether your property qualifies and how best to proceed.

Thinking of going en bloc? Let Owner Auction™ help you make the deal — fast and secure.

 

FAQ's

Find answers to frequently asked questions

Owner Auction™ is essentially a solution offered to property owners to dispose their property via public auction, whereas Bank Auction is conducted when the property has been foreclosed on and repossessed by the bank or the High Court, usually due to the owner’s / borrower’s inability to settle the outstanding payments on the property.
We have a proven track record of efficiently facilitating the property sale via the modern way of auction by offering a one-stop solution, including marketing, legal and administrative services.
Upon our appointment through a prescribed letter of appointment and receipt of all necessary documents in relation to your property, we will proceed to market and advertise your property. We will also arrange to fix as many auction rounds as we are able to within the validity period stated in the prescribed letter of appointment with an objective to sell your property via auction sale. At present, our licensed auctioneer will conduct the auction once every 3 weeks.
Yes, you can.
Yes, you can, provided you are empowered to do so through a Power of Attorney granted by the owner(s) to you.

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