The UK auction market has continued to demonstrate resilience through Autumn, with steady year-on-year growth and increasing investor confidence, according to the latest figures from EiG.
The number of lots offered across the country rose by 2.2% to 4,636, while sales increased by 2.0% to 3,307, reflecting sustained buyer engagement. The total amount raised stood at £679.4 million, representing a slight year-on-year easing of 1.2%, as the market remains selective but stable.
Residential activity remained a key driver of volume, with lots offered up 2.0% and sales increasing 1.4%, though price sensitivity was evident with a 3.4% dip in total raised. In contrast, the commercial sector delivered a particularly strong performance, with sales up 6.0% and total funds raised climbing by 7.6%, underlining the growing appetite for commercial investments through the auction route.
Across the regions, Q3 2025 (July–September) saw Yorkshire & The Humber and the North West perform particularly well, supported by competitive bidding and robust demand. While some areas, including London and the North East, experienced softer figures, buyer activity remains healthy in more affordable markets.
Bradley Hall’s Auctions department continues to play a key role in driving growth across the North of England and beyond, offering a trusted route to market for both residential and commercial sellers.
In recent months, Bradley Hall has completed over £2.1 million in sales through its auction platform, reflecting the growing demand for both residential and commercial opportunities. This milestone highlights the strength of the firm’s offering and the continued confidence that sellers and buyers place in Bradley Hall’s transparent, results-driven process.
Louise McMorran, Auctions Manager at Bradley Hall, said: “We’re seeing growing confidence from both sellers and investors, particularly in the commercial sector where demand has remained consistently strong. Auctions continue to offer a fast, secure and transparent method of sale, and our results show that buyers are responding positively to the certainty this provides in an evolving market.”
Through its Partner Agents Programme and expanding national reach, Bradley Hall is collaborating with agencies across the UK to bring more properties to auction, widening access for vendors and creating opportunities for buyers nationwide.
The Auction Department is led by chartered surveyors and RICS-registered valuers, ensuring national reach with in-depth local market knowledge. This blend of expertise ensures every instruction is guided by professional insight, offering clients accurate appraisals, expert advice and a tailored approach to achieving the best possible result, whether in the North East, across the UK, or online.
Louise added: “Our Partner Agents Programme allows us to work with agents across the country, supporting them with expert auction services while giving sellers access to a much broader pool of buyers. This network is a key driver behind the growth we’re seeing in both instructions and successful sales.”
Bradley Hall expects auction activity to remain strong into the final quarter of 2025, particularly as buyers and sellers seek secure and efficient routes to complete transactions amid changing market conditions.
Through a dedicated online platform, Bradley Hall buyers can place bids 24/7, allowing auctions to continue outside of the 9–5 timeline and without the inconvenience of “in the room” bidding.
For more information on Bradley Hall’s Auctions department, visit https://www.bradleyhall.co.uk/end-to-end-services/auctions-service/
