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Auction is one of the most effective routes to market for commercial property. Whether you're looking to sell a retail unit, dispose of a licensed premises, or acquire commercial space for your business or portfolio, our auctions deliver a legally binding outcome within a fixed timescale.
We work with business owners, landlords, asset managers, and insolvency practitioners to bring commercial properties to auction across the UK, and our national Live Stream platform means your lot reaches a wide pool of active, registered buyers from the moment marketing opens.
If you're thinking about selling, book a free appraisal, and we'll talk you through what your commercial property could achieve. Buyers can browse our current lots and register to bid ahead of any upcoming auction.
High street shops, shopping centre units, and out-of-town retail parks all feature regularly in our auctions. Auction suits retail disposals well, as it creates competitive tension around the lot and removes the uncertainty of prolonged private treaty marketing. Tenanted and vacant units both attract strong buyer interest.
From single-floor suites to multi-storey office buildings, we bring office properties to auction for investors, owner-occupiers, and developers across the UK. Buyers can assess income potential directly from the legal pack before bidding opens, which makes office lots particularly straightforward to transact at auction.
Our commercial auctions include boutique hotels, bed and breakfasts, and larger hospitality establishments. These lots attract a specialist pool of buyers, and auction provides a transparent, structured process for sellers who need a clean and certain exit.
We regularly auction food and beverage premises, from established eateries with fixtures and licences in place to vacant units offering a blank canvas for a new operator. This sector consistently draws strong interest from first-time business buyers as well as experienced hospitality operators.
Traditional community pubs, gastropubs, and licensed premises in town and city centre locations all perform well at auction. The format suits sellers who need certainty of completion, while buyers benefit from full disclosure of tenancy and licence details before bidding begins.
We auction gyms, sports centres, GP surgeries, dental practices, care homes, and other specialist commercial premises. These are often niche assets that benefit from the national reach of our auction platform, connecting sellers with a targeted buyer pool that private treaty routes don't always reach.
Our Live Stream Auction is conducted in real time by a live auctioneer, with bidders participating via our online platform, by telephone, or by proxy. Sellers benefit from the competitive energy of live bidding in front of a national audience.
Commercial properties in our Multi-Lot Timed Auction are marketed for several weeks before a 48-hour online bidding window opens. This gives buyers time to review legal packs and arrange finance, while sellers have the certainty of a defined, fixed endpoint.
For individual commercial properties that benefit from a dedicated campaign, our Single-Lot Timed Auction offers 24/7 online bidding with a start and end date built around the seller's requirements.
Auction offers commercial sellers a route to market that private treaty rarely matches for speed, certainty, or transparency.
Book a free appraisal
Start by speaking with our team to book your free appraisal. We'll assess your property, give you an honest view of its auction potential, and recommend the most suitable format for your timescales and goals. There's no obligation and no cost.
Once you've decided to proceed, we'll agree on a guide and reserve price, arrange legal pack preparation, and begin marketing your property to our registered buyer base. We'll keep you informed at every stage of the pre-auction period so there are no surprises on the day.
Your property is presented to a national audience of active buyers. Bidding is live and fully transparent, and if your reserve is met, contracts are exchanged the moment the hammer falls.
Depending on the auction format, completion typically takes place between 28 and 56 days after exchange. You'll receive the proceeds once all legal requirements are satisfied and the transaction is complete.
Research and prepare
Browse our available commercial properties and identify lots that match your requirements. Arrange viewings, instruct a commercial surveyor, and ask your solicitor to review the legal pack well before the auction date.
A deposit of 10 per cent of the purchase price is required on auction day if you're the successful bidder, with the balance due within 28 to 56 days, depending on the sale type. Arrange your funding in advance to prevent delays.
Register to bid before the auction. You can bid via our online platform, by telephone, or through a proxy bidder. Set a clear maximum, factor in the purchase price, buyer's fees, legal costs, and any refurbishment or fit-out requirements, and stick to it.
If you're the successful bidder, you'll exchange contracts and pay your deposit immediately after the auction closes. The balance is due within the agreed completion window, after which ownership transfers to you.
If you own a commercial property and want to understand what an auction could achieve, a free appraisal with our team is the right starting point. We'll give you a clear, informed view of your options with no obligation to proceed.
Buyers can explore our current commercial auction listings and register to bid ahead of any upcoming auction. For any questions about the process, call us on 0345 505 1200 or use the form below.
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A deposit of 10 per cent of the purchase price is required on auction day if you are the successful bidder, subject to a minimum of £5,000. If the deposit terms differ from the standard conditions, this will be clearly stated in the legal pack before bidding opens. Your deposit forms part of the total purchase price and is not an additional charge on top.
Andrew Parker
Partner and Auctioneer
Andrew Parker is an award-winning auctioneer and Fellow of NAVA with more than 20 years of experience across estate agency and auctioneering in the UK. As BTG Eddisons' lead auctioneer, he specialises in the disposal of residential and commercial properties for corporate clients, asset managers, and local authorities. Andrew sits on the RICS steering committee and leads our national Live Stream Auction each month.
Our Auctions
Explore our upcoming auctions and discover a wide range of properties and assets. With expert support and transparent bidding, you can find opportunities that match your goals, whether buying or selling.
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Guide to buying
From first-time buyers to experienced investors, our Guide to Buying gives practical tips and advice on the auction process, researching lots, and bidding confidently to secure the best opportunities.
Guide to selling
Planning to sell at auction? Our Guide to Selling shows you how to prepare your property, set the right pricing strategy, and work with our team to achieve the best results — smoothly and successfully.
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