The latest data from EIG's David Sandeman shows strong growth in residential auction lots sold and capital raised in November 2025.
7th Jan 20260 259 1 minute read The Negotiator
Residential property auctions helped drive a notable uplift in UK auction market activity in November 2025, with Essential Information Group (EIG) data showing strong year-on-year increases in both lots sold and total value realised for homes.
According to the latest EIG property auction newsletter, residential lots offered rose to 2,635 in November – up 16.6% on the same month in 2024 – while lots sold jumped 21.3% to 1,780.
The total amount raised from residential auctions climbed sharply by 28.4% to £358.8m, underscoring sustained demand for homes under the hammer across the UK.
Market snapshotResidential auction success rates also improved, with 67.6% of lots sold compared to 64.9% a year earlier, reflecting both robust buyer interest and effective pricing in a sector that continues to outperform broader market headwinds.
When viewed over the rolling period from September to November 2025, residential auction activity remained positive. Lots sold for homes totalled 7,401 across that quarter – up 5.0% year-on-year – while cumulative amounts raised reached £1,421.6m, representing a 7.2% uplift compared with the same period last year.
Regional breakdowns showed mixed performance, however, with strong gains in areas such as the South-West, North-West Home Counties and London, while some markets in the North-East and West Midlands lagged in both volumes and sales.
Overall, the figures suggest that residential auctions are continuing to attract committed buyers and deliver meaningful results for sellers, even as the wider property market navigates economic uncertainty and seasonal slowdowns.
David Sandeman commented: “With the final auctions of 2025 now underway, attention will turn to whether current levels of demand can be sustained through to year end, particularly as larger catalogues continue to come to market. Early indications suggest buyer appetite remains firm, supporting the expectation that overall results will finish ahead of last year.”
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