The corner where Brig Street meets Steamer Street in Barrow.
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Despite all six properties receiving bids, the highest being £21,500, a spokeswoman from the auction said they did not meet the necessary reserve price to sell.
The rental properties have an average gross yield of around 16 per cent.
Speaking before the sale, Richard Reed, head of John Pye Property, said: "These apartments are great, readymade investment opportunities. Many of them have been refurbished not too long ago, and all have tenants."
It is believed the properties will remain for sale and could be put up for another auction in the future.
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