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An auction is one of the most reliable ways to sell or buy land in the UK. Whether you own a development plot, an agricultural holding, a site with planning permission, or a parcel of land you're looking to dispose of quickly, auctions deliver a transparent process and a legally binding outcome within a fixed timescale.
We work with private landowners, developers, local authorities, and asset managers to bring land to auction across the UK. Our national auction platforms mean your lot is marketed to a wide pool of active, financially prepared buyers, regardless of where the land is located.
If you're considering selling, book a free appraisal, and we'll give you an honest assessment of what your land could achieve at auction. Buyers can browse our current land listings and register to bid ahead of any upcoming auction.
Serviced plots and sites with residential planning permission are among the most actively sought lots in our auctions. Housebuilders, self-builders, and developers all compete for well-located residential land, and the auction creates the competitive environment that reflects genuine demand.
Land without planning permission but with realistic development potential attracts strong interest from developers willing to take on the planning process. Auction is well-suited to these lots. Buyers can assess the opportunity fully before bidding, and sellers benefit from a wide field of interested parties rather than a single negotiated offer.
Farms, smallholdings, paddocks, and bare agricultural land all feature in our auctions. This sector attracts a diverse buyer base, from working farmers looking to expand holdings to investors and lifestyle buyers seeking rural property. Auction provides a structured, transparent route to sale that works particularly well for agricultural disposals where multiple parties have expressed interest.
Sites suitable for retail, industrial, office, or mixed-use development attract developer and investor interest across our auctions. These lots benefit from the national reach of our platform, which brings together buyers from across the UK rather than limiting competition to a local pool.
Former industrial land, cleared sites, and brownfield plots with redevelopment potential are well-suited to auction. Buyers in this category are typically experienced developers who can move quickly and are comfortable working with sites that need further investigation, making auction the natural format for this type of disposal.
Paddocks, woodland, amenity plots, and smaller parcels of land that sit outside mainstream agency routes perform consistently well at auction. These lots often attract competitive bidding from neighbouring landowners, local buyers, and investors – a buyer pool that auction reaches more effectively than private treaty.
Our Live Stream Auction is conducted in real time by a live auctioneer, with bidders participating online, by telephone, or by proxy. Land lots benefit from the competitive energy of live bidding in front of a national audience, with contracts exchanging immediately when the reserve price is met.
Land in our Multi-Lot Timed Auction is marketed for several weeks before a 48-hour online bidding window opens. This format gives buyers adequate time to carry out due diligence, review legal packs, and arrange finance, while sellers have the certainty of a defined auction endpoint.
For land that warrants a dedicated marketing campaign, our Single-Lot Timed Auction offers a bespoke start and end date built around the seller's requirements, with 24/7 online bidding throughout the campaign period.
For landowners considering their options, an auction offers several advantages that private treaty and informal tender rarely match.
Book a free appraisal
Start with a conversation. Our team will assess your land, give you a clear view of its auction potential, and recommend the format best suited to your timescales and goals. There's no cost and no obligation, so book your free appraisal today.
Once you've confirmed you'd like to proceed, we'll agree a guide price and reserve, arrange preparation of the legal pack, and begin marketing to our registered buyer base. We'll keep you updated throughout so you know exactly how interest is building ahead of the auction.
Your land is presented to a national audience of active buyers. Bidding is transparent and competitive, and if your reserve is met, contracts exchange immediately when the hammer falls.
Completion typically takes place 28 working days after exchange, depending on the auction format. You'll receive the proceeds once all legal requirements are satisfied and the transaction completes.
Research your options
Browse our current land listings and identify lots that match your requirements. Where possible, arrange a site visit, instruct a surveyor to assess the land's condition and potential, and ask your solicitor to review the legal pack thoroughly before the auction date. The legal pack contains everything you need to make an informed decision.
A deposit of 10 per cent of the purchase price is required on auction day, with the balance due within 28 working days, depending on the sale type. Arrange your funding well in advance, whether through cash, development finance, or bridging loans. Our partners at Together offer auction finance solutions that are worth exploring early.
Register to bid before the auction. You can bid online, by telephone, or through a proxy bidder. Set a clear maximum that accounts for the purchase price, buyer's fees, legal costs, and any development or planning expenses you're anticipating.
If you're the successful bidder, contracts exchange and your deposit is paid immediately. The balance is due within the agreed completion window, after which the land transfers to you. Read our guide to buying at auction for a full step-by-step overview.
If you own land and want to understand what auction could realistically deliver, a free appraisal with our team is the right first step. We'll give you a straightforward assessment of your land's auction potential with no obligation to proceed.
Buyers can explore our current land listings and register to bid ahead of any upcoming auction. For any questions about the process, call us on 0345 646 2288 or use the form below.
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Planning permission is not required to sell land at auction. Land without planning permission sells regularly and can attract strong interest from developers and investors who are willing to pursue planning themselves.
Where planning permission is in place, this will typically be reflected in the guide price and can increase buyer competition for the lot.
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 Property Auctions' 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
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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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