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Residential auction is one of the most reliable ways to sell a home, an investment property, or a residential portfolio in the UK. The process is transparent, the timescales are fixed, and when the hammer falls, the sale is legally binding. For sellers who want certainty, and buyers who want to transact without the uncertainty of a chain, an auction delivers what the open market often cannot.
We bring residential properties of all types to auction across the UK, from city centre flats and traditional terraces to family homes, HMOs, and tenanted investments. Our national Live Stream platform means every lot reaches a wide pool of active, financially prepared buyers from the moment marketing opens.
If you're thinking about selling, book a free appraisal, and we'll give you an honest view of what your property could achieve. Buyers can browse our current residential listings and register to bid ahead of any upcoming auction.
From terraced town centre properties to detached family homes in established suburbs, houses of all sizes and conditions sell consistently well at auction. Sellers benefit from a fixed timescale and a legally binding result, while buyers gain access to a wide range of stock that rarely appears through traditional agency routes.
City centre apartments, purpose-built flats, and converted properties all feature regularly in our auctions. Leasehold flats with short leases, properties above commercial premises, and ex-local authority stock can all be difficult to sell through private treaty.
Auctions, however, place them in front of buyers who understand the asset and can move without relying on mainstream mortgage products.
Houses in multiple occupation and multi-let residential properties attract strong investor interest at auction. Buyers can assess rental income, occupancy rates, and licence conditions directly from the legal pack before bidding, which makes these lots particularly straightforward to transact.
For sellers, the depth of investor demand for income-producing assets regularly drives competitive bidding above the guide price.
Tenanted residential investments, from single lets to small portfolios, are well-suited to auction. The income stream is visible, the tenancy details are disclosed in the legal pack, and investors can calculate their yield before they bid. That transparency drives confidence, and confident buyers bid strongly.
Properties with permitted development rights, planning permission for conversion or extension, or potential for change of use attract a broader buyer base than straightforward residential stock. Developers, investors, and owner-occupiers all compete for these lots, and auction is the format that captures the full breadth of that demand most effectively.
Residential properties sold through probate or as part of an estate are particularly well-suited to auction. The format gives executors and administrators a defensible, transparent process that demonstrates best endeavours on behalf of the estate, and the fixed timescale helps bring a difficult process to a clean conclusion.
Our Live Stream Auction is conducted in real time by a live auctioneer, with buyers bidding via our online platform, by telephone, or by proxy. Residential properties perform consistently well in this format because competitive live bidding regularly drives results above the guide price, and contracts are exchanged the moment the reserve is met.
Residential lots 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, review legal packs, and confirm finance, while sellers benefit from a structured campaign with a defined, time-bound conclusion.
For individual residential properties that warrant a dedicated marketing campaign, our Single-Lot Timed Auction offers 24/7 online bidding with a start and end date built around the seller's requirements.
For homeowners, landlords, and estate managers, auctions offer a route to sale that private treaty rarely matches for speed, certainty, or transparency.
Book a free appraisal
Start with a conversation. Our team will assess your property, give you an honest view of its auction potential, and advise on the most suitable format for your situation. There's no cost and no obligation. Book your free appraisal to get started.
Once you've confirmed you'd like to proceed, we'll agree on a guide price and reserve, coordinate legal pack preparation, and begin marketing your property to our registered buyer base. We'll keep you updated as interest develops throughout the pre-auction period.
Your property is presented to a national audience of motivated buyers. Bidding is open and transparent, and when your reserve is met, contracts exchange the moment the hammer falls.
Completion typically takes place within 28 working days of exchange, depending on the auction format. Once all legal requirements are satisfied, you'll receive the proceeds. Read our guide to selling at auction for a full walkthrough of the process.
Find the right property
Browse our current residential listings and identify properties that match your requirements. For each lot you're seriously considering, arrange a viewing, download the legal pack, and instruct your solicitor to review it before the auction date. Understanding the tenure, any restrictions, and the property's physical condition before you bid is essential.
A deposit of 10 per cent 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, a mortgage, or bridging finance.
Our partners at Together offer auction finance solutions for eligible purchases, and it's worth exploring this early in the process.
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 stamp duty – and stick to it.
If you're the successful bidder, contracts exchange and your deposit is paid immediately. Ownership transfers on completion day within the agreed timeframe. Read our guide to buying at auction for everything you need to know from registration through to keys.
If you're thinking about selling and want to understand what an auction could realistically deliver, a free appraisal with our team is the right place to start. We'll give you a clear, no-obligation assessment of your property's auction potential.
Buyers can explore our full range of residential 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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Auction is suitable for a very wide range of residential property types, including houses, flats, HMOs, tenanted investments, probate properties, and homes requiring refurbishment. It is particularly effective for properties that may be difficult to sell through traditional agency, such as those with short leases, structural issues, or non-standard construction, as an auction connects sellers directly with the buyers best equipped to deal with those characteristics.
Properties in strong condition with broad appeal also sell well at auction, where competitive bidding between multiple interested parties regularly drives results above the guide price.
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.
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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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