Auctions

Register to bid

Bidding runs on our secure auction platform. Registering is free, and once you’re verified you can bid online, by phone or by proxy. Give yourself time — verification isn’t instant.

Cost to register

Free

Ways to bid

Online · phone · proxy

What you’ll need

  • Create your account Name, contact details and a password on the bidding platform.


  • Verify your identity Photo ID and proof of address for anti-money-laundering (AML) checks; company and beneficial-owner details for corporate buyers.
  • Provide a payment method / proof of funds Held ready for the deposit if you win.
  • Read the legal pack For each lot you intend to bid on.
  • Bid Online, by phone or by proxy during the auction.

What happens if you win

On the fall of the hammer the sale is secured. You’ll pay the deposit [CONFIRM: deposit terms] and the buyer’s fee [CONFIRM: buyer’s fee], then complete within [CONFIRM: completion window] business days.

Have your funding in place before you bid. If you’re unsure about any lot, take advice on the legal pack first.

Registration questions

It varies, so register in good time rather than on auction day. ID and funding checks are not instant. [CONFIRM: typical timescale]

Yes. Once verified you can bid online, by phone or by proxy during the auction.

A deposit is due on a successful bid, with the balance by completion. [CONFIRM: deposit amount / minimum]