Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2016-2031)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 11.9 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated £496.2m in 2026.
Trends and Insights
Auctioneers are sensitive to shifts in the interest rate
- Over 2022-23 and at the start of 2023-24, the Bank of England raised interest rates to combat spiralling inflation. In August 2023, the base rate peaked to 5.25% and sustained this level until July 2024. This sent ripples throughout the credit markets, causing mortgage rates to soar.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2026-2031)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The Renters’ Rights Act could encourage landlords to sell up
- The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is scheduled to take effect in May 2026 and will transform landlords’ positions, aiming to bolster tenants’ security by introducing periodic tenancies and banning rental bidding and no-fault evictions. This could make letting riskier and less profitable for landlords, potentially prompting them to sell their properties.
Biggest companies in the Property Auction Houses in the UK
| Company | Market Share (%)
2026 | Revenue (£m)
2026 |
|---|---|---|
Auction House UK Ltd | 14.8 | |
Eddisons Commercial Ltd | 14.7 | |
Allsop LLP | 13.4 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Residential property, Commercial property and Land. Residential property is the largest segment of the Property Auction Houses in the UK.
Trends and Insights
Demand for residential property picks up as interest rates fall
- Residential auctions are where residential properties are sold through live bidding, with buyers competing to offer the highest prices to nab the property.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry facilitate the public sale of a property, either by a homeowner, homebuilder, the government or a bank.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom include Residential property, Commercial property and Land.Companies
Companies covered in the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom include Auction House UK Ltd, Eddisons Commercial Ltd and Allsop LLP.Purchase this report to view all 6 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom include virtual reality, artificial intelligence and inelastic supply.Industry Code
SIC 68.31 - Property Auction Houses in the UK
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Revenue surges as interest rates fall. As the Bank of England eases the base rate, mortgage rates have also fallen, propelling buyers to participate in property purchases and...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Employees, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Businesses, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Profit, including historical (2016-2026)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Residential property sales dominate. This segment attracts sellers who are keen to sell off their properties quickly. Buyers who know the market well and are less risk-averse...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2026
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2026
- Major market segmentation in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
London offers auctioneers high property values. The average sale price of a London property is substantially higher than in any other region in the UK, encouraging property a...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2026
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2026
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Estate agents remain a big threat. They’re the primary form of competition to property auction houses, still holding most of the property market. People are drawn in by their...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2021-2026
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Auction House dominates as the UK's largest property auction company. Local expertise and an online presence bolsters Auction House's reputation among downstream clients, att...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2022 through 2026
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2026
- Overview of Auction House UK Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Eddisons Commercial Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Allsop LLP's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 3 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Auction House UK Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Eddisons Commercial Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Allsop LLP, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 3 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Auction houses only have private associations for support. They benefit from the activities of the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers, which helps them maintain ...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Profit rebounds in line with property prices. As house prices recover along with interest rates falling, property auction houses’ profitability is edging upwards.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Liquidity Ratios (2020-2024)
- Coverage Ratios (2020-2024)
- Leverage Ratios (2020-2024)
- Operating Ratios (2020-2024)
- Assets (2020-2024)
- Liabilities (2020-2024)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Employee (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Employees per Establishment (2016-2031)
- Employees per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Average Wage (2016-2031)
- Wages/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- IVA/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Imports/Demand (2016-2031)
- Exports/Revenue (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2016-2031)
- IVA (2016-2031)
- Establishments (2016-2031)
- Enterprises (2016-2031)
- Employment (2016-2031)
- Exports (2016-2031)
- Imports (2016-2031)
- Wages (2016-2031)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom in 2026?
The market size of the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom is £496.2m in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom in 2026?
There are 358 businesses in the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.5 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom?
The Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom?
The Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 11.9 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom?
The biggest companies operating in the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom are Auction House UK Ltd, Eddisons Commercial Ltd and Allsop LLP
What does the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom include?
Residential property and Commercial property are part of the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom?
The company holding the most market share in the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom is Auction House UK Ltd.
How competitive is the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Property Auction Houses industry in the United Kingdom.
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