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Auction is the natural home for properties that need work. Buyers who specialise in renovation understand the format, come financially prepared, and know how to assess a project before they bid. For sellers, that means a ready, motivated audience, and a legally binding result within a fixed timescale.
Whether you own a tired terrace that needs updating, a vacant commercial premises requiring refurbishment, or a larger project property you need to move on quickly, our auction platform connects you with the buyers most likely to see its potential.
If you're thinking about selling, book a free appraisal, and we'll give you a clear view of what your property could achieve. Buyers can browse our current renovation listings and register to bid ahead of any upcoming auction.
Houses, flats, and bungalows in need of modernisation, structural repair, or full refurbishment are among the most consistently popular lots in our auctions. These properties attract buy-to-let investors, developers, and owner-occupiers who want to add value through their own improvements, and competitive bidding between those groups regularly drives strong results for sellers.
Long-vacant properties and derelict buildings that have fallen out of use are well suited to auction. Buyers in this category are typically experienced renovators comfortable working with challenging projects, and auction provides a transparent route to sale that works far more efficiently than open market listings for this property type.
Buildings affected by subsidence, damp, fire or flood damage, or other structural problems can be difficult to sell through traditional agency. Auction places them in front of buyers who understand the work involved and have the skills and finance to take it on, removing the drawn-out negotiation that so often accompanies these sales elsewhere.
Vacant shops, offices, and other commercial premises in need of fit-out or conversion attract developer and investor interest across our auctions. These lots benefit from the national reach of our platform, bringing motivated buyers from across the UK rather than limiting competition to a local pool.
Our Live Stream Auction is conducted in real time by a live auctioneer, with bidders joining online, by telephone, or by proxy. Renovation properties perform particularly well in this format – the live, competitive environment drives bidding between motivated buyers and delivers a legally binding result when the reserve is met.
Renovation 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 arrange viewings, instruct surveyors, review legal packs, and line up finance, while sellers benefit from a structured process with a defined endpoint.
For individual renovation 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 specific requirements.
Renovation properties can be challenging to sell through traditional agency. Mortgage lenders sometimes decline to lend on properties in poor condition, which limits the buyer pool significantly.
Auction sidesteps that problem by attracting cash buyers, experienced investors, and developers who don't rely on high-street mortgage products.
Book a free appraisal
Book your free appraisal today to start with a conversation. Our team will assess your property, give you an honest view of its auction potential, and advise on the most appropriate format for your circumstances.
Once you've confirmed you'd like to proceed, we'll agree a reserve price and guide price, arrange preparation of the legal pack, and begin marketing your property to our registered buyer base. We'll keep you updated as interest builds ahead of the auction.
Your property is presented to a national audience of buyers actively looking for renovation opportunities. Bidding is open and competitive, and if your reserve is met, contracts are exchanged the moment the hammer falls.
Completion takes place within the agreed timeframe, typically 28 days after exchange. You'll receive the proceeds once all legal requirements are met and the transaction is complete.
Research and prepare
Browse our current renovation listings and identify properties that match your budget, location, and project requirements. Arrange a viewing, instruct a surveyor to assess the property's condition, and have your solicitor review the legal pack before the auction.
For unconditional auction purchases, a deposit of 10 per cent is required on auction day, with the balance due within 28 days.
Be sure to arrange your funding well in advance. This could be through cash, bridging finance, or a mortgage, and our partners at Together offer auction finance solutions for eligible purchases.
Register to bid before the auction. You can bid via our online platform, by telephone, or through a proxy bidder. Set a maximum figure that accounts for the purchase price, buyer's fees, legal costs, and a realistic budget for the renovation work – and stick to it.
If you're the successful bidder, the contract exchanges and your deposit or reservation fee is paid immediately. The balance is due within the agreed completion window. Read our guide to buying at auction for a full step-by-step overview.
If you own a property that needs work and want to understand what an auction could realistically achieve, a free appraisal with our team is the best place to start. We'll give you a straightforward, honest assessment with no obligation to proceed.
And if you’re a buyer, you can explore our current renovation 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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Yes, mortgages are available for some renovation properties at auction, though many lenders will not let you borrow on properties they consider uninhabitable or in very poor condition. For properties requiring significant work, bridging finance is often the more practical route. Our partners at Together offer auction finance solutions that are worth exploring well before the auction date.
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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