"We’re encouraged by the level of engagement from both returning and new investors, and we look forward to building on this momentum in our upcoming sales"
- Alex Neil - Allsop
Allsop recorded £26.9 million in sales at its July commercial auction, completing 53 transactions with a success rate of 75%.
The largest sale was a freehold multi-let shopping parade, office and residential investment in Aintree, Liverpool, which sold prior to the auction for £3.1 million. The asset reflected a net initial yield (NIY) of 9.4%, and, according to Allsop, highlighted sustained interest in income-producing assets in strong locations.
Investor demand remained firm but selective, with buyers prioritising well-let properties and those with long-term value-add potential. Seven lots achieved sales above £1 million, drawing interest from both experienced investors and first-time buyers.
Allsop’s latest buyer survey indicated that 30% of purchasers were new to auctions. Additionally, 88% said they plan to buy again soon, and 66% acquired assets without using finance, suggesting significant cash-based demand.
The auction brings Allsop’s total commercial sales so far in 2025 to £190 million across 295 lots, with a cumulative success rate of 85%. Of these, 54 lots sold for more than £1 million.
Other highlights of the auction included Wimbledon, London (lot 8): A well-located freehold shop investment, sold after the auction for £1.5 million (approx. 4.9%), Waterbeach, Cambridge (lot 38): A freehold industrial investment, sold for £1.075 million (6.55% NIY), and Bushbury, Wolverhampton (lot 47): A freehold veterinary practice, let in its entirety on a lease expiring in 2030, sold for £313,000 (5.87% NIY).
“While the market remains selective, the results of our July auction demonstrate that quality assets continue to attract competitive bidding," comments Alex Neil, commercial auction partner at Allsop. "Buyers are increasingly focused on long-term income and value resilience, and our platform continues to deliver the speed and certainty they seek. We’re encouraged by the level of engagement from both returning and new investors, and we look forward to building on this momentum in our upcoming sales.”
Allsop’s next commercial auction will be live-streamed on Tuesday 30 September.
