Auction Market Update - May 2026

27 May, 2026

Having had three successful auctions so far this year, our next one is scheduled for Wednesday 15th July. The first quarter of 2026 has mirrored the same period of that in 2025 with the catalyst for our continued success being: competitive guide prices, good initial client advice, continued monitoring of legal pack downloads to adjust guide prices where necessary, client communication and feedback. Having secured 16 instructions for our July auction at the time of writing this blog and with 9 days to go until our entry cut-off, interest levels, viewings, and legal pack downloads have been extremely encouraging for the lots already listed.

The auction market is certainly dovetailing the private treaty market with our sales offices are reporting strong activity, with increased levels of properties coming onto the market throughout our branch network. We work with motivated cash buyers who can view our auction properties through our local network of offices. Our fourth auction of 2026 will be held on September 2nd with the cut-off for entry being July 31st.

Notably, we have seen an increase in activity from investment purchasers, particularly in blocks of flats and mixed use commercial/residential properties.

Brett Austin

Auctioneer