Buying at auction

Two ways to buy.
One clear process.

Simple. Transparent. Secure.

Choose the auction
method that suits you.

We offer two different ways to buy at auction: Traditional Auction and the Modern Method of Auction.

Both give buyers a clear, transparent route to purchase. The difference is what happens when you are the successful bidder and how the purchase progresses to completion.

Compare the two methods

Select an auction
method below.

Fast. Predictable.
Straightforward.

Traditional Auction gives buyers a clear route to purchase with legal information available upfront and a defined completion timetable.

When the auction ends, the successful bidder is legally committed to the purchase under the terms of the auction contract.

Legal pack upfrontReview the important legal information before you bid.
Transparent biddingBid online and see the auction progress clearly.
Legally bindingThe successful bid commits the buyer to the purchase.
Fast completionCompletion can take place in as little as 28 days.

How it works

From browsing
to completion.

01

Find a lot

Browse available land and property and review the listing and legal information before bidding.

02

Register to bid

Create your buyer account, complete the required bidder information and register for the specific lot.

03

Bid online

Take part in the auction online. If you are the successful bidder, the purchase becomes legally binding.

04

Complete

Your solicitor progresses the purchase to completion within the timescale set out in the auction contract.

Know what you're
bidding on.

Legal information available before bidding

Online bidding from any device

The successful bid is legally binding

Completion can take place in as little as 28 days

Ready to see what's coming to auction?

View Traditional Auction lots