What the First Half of 2025 Reveals About the UK Property Auction Market
The UK property auction market continues to evolve rapidly, and the first half of 2025 has already shown notable trends that both buyers and sellers should be aware of. In this article, we’ll break down the key market dynamics, regional highlights, price movements, and what to expect in the coming months.
Overview of the UK Property Auction Market in 2025
The property auction sector has maintained strong momentum through the first six months of 2025. Despite ongoing economic uncertainties, auction houses across the UK report
Auctioneer, Smith and Sons, has released details of its Summer auction, comprising 20 excellent lots, each with huge development and investment potential.
The online auction will be held on the 16th July with viewings already underway.
The catalogue includes an exceptional property in West Kirby, a large seven bed home, close to the seafront. Guided at £325,000 - £350,000, the property offers huge scope to develop and add value, retaining as a single home or converting into flats.
Also in West Kirby, an expansive plot of land is available. Guided at £1.3m - £1.5m, the site fronts onto Banks Road
A bidding war resulted in two blocks of adjacent seafront flats in Kent selling for £2,406,000.
The residential investment on Folkestone’s Sandgate Esplanade was among 166 lots listed across southern England and in Scotland in the latest auction by Clive Emson Auctioneers, regional land and property auctioneers.
James Emson, Managing Director, said: “There was much interest in the residential investment at Folkestone, comprising 11 apartments with balconies and sea views.
“We sold the two freehold blocks on the instructions of Fixed Charge Receivers, with the final bid of 161 coming in at £2
Land with planning permission for homes next to a recent residential development in St Austell has fetched £100,000 at auction.
The freehold parcel in Cuddra Road, measuring 0.1 hectares (o.25 acres), was among 166 lots in the fourth sale of 2025 by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers. It has planning permission for up to four homes.
Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This well-located parcel of land drew interest at auction.
“It is situated on the fringe of a recent new-build residential development, with a
A mid-terrace cottage in Glastonbury sold for more than £100,000 above its freehold guide price at auction. (THURS 12 JUNE)
‘The Armoury’ was among 166 lots in the fourth sale of 2025 being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.
It went for £175,000 when the auctioneer’s gavel eventually fell after 90 separate bids. It had a guide of £65,000.
Senior Auction Appraiser Audrey Smith said: “The Armoury was in the same ownership for many years and it certainly gained a great deal of interest when it was placed on the market.
Houses, cottages and bungalows across Essex have been sold at auction this week
They were among 166 lots in the latest auction held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers, which ended on Thursday 12 June.
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A roomy detached house needing improvement in a residential area of Billericay, four-bedroom Bali Hai in Crays Hill was offered jointly with Hilbery Chaplin and went under the auctioneer’s gavel at £401,000.
Auction Appraiser Paul Wood said: “We had strong interest in this deceptively spacious four-bedroom detached house is ideally
Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Art of Space Division in Auction Properties
An auction listing can reveal a unique opportunity. You might find a property with distinct character but a vast, undefined interior. These open spaces often appear in former commercial buildings, older homes, or modern open-plan designs. They offer both a challenge and a chance.
For shrewd investors, new business owners, or first-time buyers, knowing how to divide large auction spaces goes beyond design. It significantly increases value and reveals a property's true potential.
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Property auctions can be an exciting area to work in. Like any market, they experience busy times and quiet periods. During market slowdowns, it can be hard to stay motivated and keep momentum. This is especially true when good opportunities seem scarce. Still, staying active in slow markets is vital for long-term success. It is during these quieter times that smart investors find valuable opportunities others might miss. Properties listed by auctioneers across the UK can be browsed on the UK Auction List platform, a comprehensive directory updated regularly with auction listings.
As a property investment portfolio grows, many opportunities arise at property auctions. Not every property, however, will suit individual investment goals, available resources, or specific expertise. Rather than buying properties that are not the right fit, understanding when to pass on a deal and refer auction opportunities to other investors is a key skill. This approach allows investors to focus on properties that match their strategy. It also builds valuable professional relationships within the property industry.
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