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Freehold ownership is the most straightforward form of property ownership available in the UK. When you buy a freehold, you own the property and the land it stands on outright, with no ground rent, no freeholder to answer to, and no lease ticking down. For buyers, that clarity is compelling. For sellers, it means a clean, uncomplicated proposition that auction is well placed to deliver.
We bring freehold properties of all types to auction across the UK, from residential houses and commercial buildings to freehold land and mixed-use investments. Our national Live Stream platform ensures every lot reaches a wide pool of active buyers from the moment marketing opens.
If you're thinking about selling your freehold property, book a free appraisal, and we'll give you an honest assessment of what auction could achieve. Buyers can browse our current freehold listings and register to bid ahead of any upcoming auction.
Freehold houses are among the most popular lots in our auctions. Buyers value the simplicity of full ownership, and that demand creates the competitive bidding environment that delivers strong results for sellers.
Whether the property is occupied, vacant, or tenanted, an auction provides a route to sale that private treaty rarely matches for speed or certainty.
Retail units, offices, industrial premises, and other commercial buildings held on a freehold basis attract investor and owner-occupier interest across our auctions.
Freehold commercial property eliminates the complexity of leasehold obligations for buyers, which makes these lots particularly attractive to those looking to occupy or develop without the constraints of a third-party landlord.
Residential or commercial freeholds with sitting tenants offer buyers an immediate income stream alongside the long-term security of full ownership.
These investment lots appeal to portfolio landlords and private investors who want predictable returns without the ongoing obligations that come with leasehold management.
Freehold land, including development plots, agricultural holdings, and amenity parcels, offers buyers complete control over what happens to the asset. Without a lease or licence to navigate, buyers can pursue planning, development, or long-term land banking strategies without restriction.
These lots attract strong interest from developers, investors, and neighbouring landowners alike.
Our Live Stream Auction brings together a national audience of registered buyers in real time, with a live auctioneer conducting proceedings and bidders participating online, by telephone, or by proxy.
Freehold properties benefit from the energy and transparency of live competitive bidding, with contracts exchanging immediately when the reserve is met.
Freehold properties in our Multi-Lot Timed Auction are marketed over several weeks before a 48-hour online bidding window opens. Buyers have time to review legal packs thoroughly and arrange finance, while sellers benefit from sustained marketing exposure and a defined, time-bound conclusion.
For freehold properties that warrant a dedicated campaign, particularly higher-value or more complex lots, our Single-Lot Timed Auction offers a bespoke marketing period with 24/7 online bidding and start and end dates tailored to the seller's requirements.
Freehold properties are among the most straightforward lots to bring to auction, with a clear title, no lease complications, and a clean proposition for buyers. That simplicity translates directly into competitive bidding and strong outcomes for sellers.
Book a free appraisal
The process starts with an honest conversation. Our team will assess your freehold property, advise on the most appropriate auction format, and give you a clear view of what it could realistically achieve. There's no cost involved and no obligation to proceed, so book your free appraisal to get started.
Once you've decided to proceed, we'll agree on a guide price that attracts the right buyer interest and a reserve that protects your position. We'll coordinate the preparation of the legal pack and begin marketing your property to our registered buyer base, keeping you informed as interest develops.
Your freehold property is presented to a national audience of active, motivated buyers. Bidding is open and transparent, and when your reserve is met, contracts are exchanged the moment the hammer falls.
Completion typically takes place within 28 to 56 days of exchange, depending on the auction format. Once all legal requirements are satisfied and the transaction completes, you'll receive the proceeds. Read our guide to selling at auction for a full walkthrough of the process.
Identify the right lot
Browse our current freehold listings and shortlist properties that suit your requirements. For each lot you're seriously considering, arrange a viewing and download the legal pack. Freehold legal packs are typically clean and straightforward, but there may be covenants, rights of way, or planning conditions worth understanding before you bid.
A deposit of 10 per cent 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. Factor in buyer's fees, legal costs, stamp duty, and any refurbishment or development costs alongside the purchase price when setting your maximum bid. Our partners at Together offer auction finance solutions for eligible purchases.
Register to bid before the auction. Bidding is available via our online platform, by telephone, or through a proxy, whichever works best for you. Set your maximum before the auction opens and commit to it.
Successful bidders exchange contracts and pay their deposit immediately after the auction closes. Ownership transfers on completion day, within the agreed timeframe. Read our guide to buying at auction for everything you need to know about the process, from registration to keys.
Whether you're looking to sell a freehold property quickly and with certainty, or searching for your next purchase or investment, our team is ready to help. Sellers can book a free appraisal and get a clear, no-obligation view of what an auction could deliver.
Buyers can explore our full range of freehold 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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When you own a freehold property, you own the building and the land it stands on outright, with no time limit on your ownership and no ground rent or service charge payable to a freeholder. A leasehold property, by contrast, gives you the right to occupy the building for the duration of a lease, typically between 99 and 999 years, after which ownership reverts to the freeholder.
Freehold ownership is generally considered the more desirable tenure, particularly for houses, as it carries no ongoing obligations to a third party and avoids the complications that can arise as a lease shortens.
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.
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