" It is encouraging to see a consistent upward trend since October 2024. Many people continue to engage in commercial auctions to secure a reliable income at a time when the cost of living remains a key concern"
- Stuart Collar-Brown - NAVA Propertymark
In October 2025, the national auction market saw a modest year-on-year increase in activity, with lots offered up 4.3% and sales rising 2.2% to 3,024.
Total raised increased 9.6% to £611.2m, though the success rate eased to 68.2%, reflecting a market that remains active but increasingly selective. Residential volumes were broadly steady, with sales unchanged year-on-year, while total raised grew 7.1%, indicating firm pricing. The commercial sector performed more strongly, with sales up 24.4% and total raised rising 27.0%, pointing to renewed investor interest in income-producing assets.
EIG data revealed that regional results for the rolling quarter showed a mixed pattern. The South-West delivered one of the strongest performances, with sales up 29.8%, while the South-East Home Counties recorded a 22.3% rise in total raised.
Scotland also reported notable improvements in both activity and values, particularly within the residential sector. In contrast, the North-East saw weaker results, with sales falling 36% and totals down 32.3%, while London recorded a 6.5% decline in total raised despite increased stock levels. These variations reflect differing levels of demand across regions and changing local market conditions.
Overall, the auction sector remains active, supported by increased stock and selective but consistent buyer demand. While success rates have softened slightly, auctions continue to provide an effective route to market, with both residential and commercial buyers engaging where value and opportunity align.
“Once again, the auction market shows that buyers are becoming increasingly selective, particularly with interest rates holding steady and the Autumn Budget approaching, along with widely anticipated Stamp Duty reforms in England and Northern Ireland,” said Stuart Collar-Brown, president of NAVA Propertymark (National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers)."
“Even so, it is encouraging to see a consistent upward trend since October 2024. Many people continue to engage in commercial auctions to secure a reliable income at a time when the cost of living remains a key concern."
“These figures also reflect growing confidence in auctions as a fast and convenient route for selling property, especially as the UK Government prepares to reform the homebuying and selling process.”
