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Commercial property auctions offer a transparent and efficient way to sell a wide range of assets, from retail units and offices to industrial buildings and mixed-use investments. Auctions provide clear timelines, competitive bidding and legally binding sales, making them well suited to commercial transactions.
For sellers, auctions offer speed and certainty, with committed buyers and fixed completion timescales. With experienced auctioneers and a national audience of verified bidders, First for Auctions creates a trusted environment for commercial property transactions of all sizes.
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Commercial auctions are ideal for investors, developers, and business owners seeking clarity and speed. Once the hammer falls, the sale is legally binding – reducing fall-through risk and delays.
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Our team will guide you through the auction process, from initial valuation to completion, ensuring clarity, confidence and strong results. Whether you’re selling a single asset or part of a wider portfolio, auction offers speed, transparency and certainty.
Auctions provide access to a wide range of commercial opportunities with clear legal packs, set timelines and transparent pricing. From retail and office space to industrial units and investment stock, auction is an efficient route to purchase.
A wide range of commercial properties can be sold at auction, including retail units, offices, industrial buildings, warehouses, hotels, guest houses, mixed-use properties and development or investment opportunities. Auction is particularly well suited to properties that benefit from transparent pricing and a defined timescale.
Selling at auction offers speed, certainty and transparency. Once the hammer falls, the sale is legally binding, reducing the risk of delays or fall-throughs. Auctions also expose your property to a national audience of motivated buyers and investors.
From listing to completion, a commercial auction sale can often be completed within a matter of weeks. Contracts are exchanged on auction day, with completion taking place within the timeframe set out in the legal pack, typically around 20 working days.
The guide price is agreed following a professional assessment of the property, market conditions and comparable sales. It is designed to attract interest and encourage competitive bidding, while reflecting realistic market expectations.
Yes. When the hammer falls or an online auction closes with a winning bid, contracts are exchanged immediately and the sale becomes legally binding for both buyer and seller.
Yes. Viewings are usually arranged prior to the auction, either through scheduled open days or by appointment. Buyers are strongly encouraged to view the property and review the legal pack before bidding.
