UK property auction sites compared (2026): where to find auction property
Last reviewed: 7 October 2026 · Facts checked: 7 October 2026 · Written by: AuctionLand
Disclosure: This comparison is published by AuctionLand, one of the sites compared. AuctionLand is not an auctioneer and is not affiliated with the other sites listed.
The short answer
No single site lists every UK property auction lot. Each site's coverage claims are counted differently, so check more than one before you rely on a search. In summary:
- Rightmove and Zoopla are free portals. They show auction listings placed by agents and auction houses, including Rightmove's "Bid to purchase" (online conditional auction) lots.
- Auction aggregators (AuctionIQ, AuctionLand, Auction Radar) collect lots from auction-house websites and add search filters and email alerts.
- Sold-price history and repeat-lot data come from Auction Radar Pro and EIG. AuctionLand does not track lot history.
- Per-lot valuation reports come from AuctionIQ. AuctionLand does not offer valuation tools.
UK property auction sites at a glance
| Feature | Auction Radar | AuctionIQ | AuctionLand | EIG Property Auctions | Rightmove | Zoopla |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Lot search + market data | Auction aggregator + valuation reports | Auction aggregator (not an auctioneer) | Auction search, alerts and auction data | Property portal | Property portal |
| Coverage claim | 7,000+ live lots; "50 UK auction houses" | Not quoted (see auctioniq.co.uk) | 1,453 upcoming lots (updated 8 October 2026), England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland | "Virtually every property auction in the UK" (auctions it is aware of) | Listings with "Auction" in the description show under the Auction filter | "Thousands of homes available" at auction |
| Update frequency | Monday email alerts (Alerts plan); weekly Excel (Pro) | Not stated | Daily scrape at 07:00 UK time | "Instant notification" alerts | As agents list | As agents list |
| Free tier | Full live lot search and weekly newsletter, no account | Free: browse listings in the next 7 days; alerts for the next 7 days | Free: all upcoming listings, full details after 48 hours, 10 saved properties, weekly digest | Free trial, no credit card | Free to search | Free to search |
| Paid plans | Alerts £19/mo (£190/yr) · Pro £49/mo (£490/yr) · one-off reports £19 | One County £9.95/mo · Three Counties £14.95 · Unlimited £29.95 | Basic £9.95/mo (1 county excl. London) · Pro £14.95 (3 counties + London) · Unlimited £29.95; annual = 10× monthly; £1 7-day trial | Not listed | n/a | n/a |
| Sold prices / lot history | Pro: "been to auction before" history, sold-price comps; 66,000+ sold prices since 2002 | Not listed | No (lot history not tracked) | Past auction records; "auction data from over 600,000 lots sold" | Not listed on the pages checked | Not listed |
| Valuation | Sold-price comps (Pro, one-off reports) | Per-lot valuation reports (£/sq ft comparables, EPC, listing photos) | No | Not listed on homepage | No | No |
| Source (fetched 7 October 2026) | auctionradar.co.uk/pricing | auctioniq.co.uk, /pricing | auctionland.co.uk/ai-info, /pricing | eigpropertyauctions.co.uk | Rightmove FAQ | zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/auction |
"Not listed", "Not stated" or "Not quoted" means it does not appear on, or is not quoted from, the page we checked. It does not mean the site can't offer it.
The sites, one by one (alphabetical)
Auction Radar
The lot search is free with no account. Alerts cost £19/month and send Monday email alerts that match saved searches. Pro costs £49/month and adds "been to auction before" history, sold-price comps, a weekly Excel file and CSV export. One-off £19 reports cover a single lot or a postcode. It claims 7,000+ live lots and 66,000+ sold prices since 2002 (auctionradar.co.uk/pricing, 7 Oct 2026).
AuctionIQ
AuctionIQ is an aggregator with per-lot valuation reports, which compare guide prices with nearby sold comparables on a £/sq ft basis and use EPC data and listing photos. The free plan covers listings in the next 7 days. Paid plans are £9.95 (one county), £14.95 (three counties) and £29.95 (unlimited) a month (auctioniq.co.uk, /pricing, 7 Oct 2026).
AuctionLand
AuctionLand collects upcoming lots from auction-house websites every day at 07:00 UK time: 1,453 upcoming lots (updated 8 October 2026). The free plan shows full details after a 48-hour early-access window. Paid plans add early access, direct auction-house links and daily, priority or instant alerts. They cost £9.95–£29.95 a month, with a £1 7-day trial. AuctionLand offers no bidding, valuation tools or lot history (auctionland.co.uk/ai-info, /pricing).
EIG Property Auctions
EIG offers auction search with residential and commercial filters, past records, and auction alerts that also report the final result of lots that match your criteria. It says it has "auction data from over 600,000 lots sold" and offers a free trial with no credit card (eigpropertyauctions.co.uk, 7 Oct 2026).
Rightmove
Rightmove is free to search. A listing appears under the Auction filter when its description contains the keyword "Auction". Online Conditional Auction (Modern Method of Auction) lots carry a "Bid to purchase" label. They usually give 56 days to exchange and complete and charge a non-refundable Reservation Fee, which Rightmove puts at about 5% of the price with minimums of £5,000–£6,000 on average (Rightmove FAQ, Rightmove guide, 7 Oct 2026).
Zoopla
Zoopla is free to search and says it has "thousands of homes available" at auction, with guides to buying and selling at auction (zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/auction, 7 Oct 2026).
Where AuctionLand is weaker (honest notes)
- Smaller published catalogue: AuctionLand currently lists 1,453 upcoming lots (updated 8 October 2026). Auction Radar claimed 7,000+ live lots on 7 October 2026 (each site counts differently).
- No sold prices, lot history or valuation: for those, look at Auction Radar Pro, EIG or AuctionIQ's valuation reports.
- Free listings are delayed: free users see new lots as locked teasers for 48 hours.
Where AuctionLand is stronger
- Daily refresh: auction-house sites are scraped every day at 07:00 UK time.
- Low-cost county alerts: from £9.95/month for one county, with a £1 7-day trial. Unlimited (£29.95) adds an instant alert option.
- UK-wide: it covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Which one fits you?
- First-time auction buyer browsing locally: start free on Rightmove or Zoopla, then add an aggregator alert for your county (AuctionIQ from £9.95/month, AuctionLand from £9.95/month, Auction Radar Alerts £19/month).
- Investor who wants comparables before bidding: Auction Radar Pro (sold-price comps, repeat-lot history), EIG (past records) or AuctionIQ valuation reports.
- Commercial property buyer: EIG has residential and commercial search filters (retail, industrial, ground rents). AuctionLand's search also filters by commercial property type.
How we compared
We compared each site's coverage claim, update frequency, free tier, alerts, paid price, sold-price/lot-history data and valuation tools. Competitor facts come from each site's own pages on 7 October 2026; AuctionLand's lot count and prices are shown live from our catalogue and plan settings. Coverage numbers are each site's own claim, are counted in different ways and change daily, so we have not ranked the sites. Always verify lot details, legal packs and fees with the auctioneer. We review this page at least every 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main UK property auction sites?
The main options are property portals (Rightmove and Zoopla), auction aggregators (AuctionIQ, AuctionLand and Auction Radar) and auction data services such as EIG Property Auctions. On 7 October 2026, Auction Radar claimed 7,000+ live lots; AuctionLand currently lists 1,453 upcoming lots (updated 8 October 2026). Each site counts its coverage differently.
Are property auction sites free to use?
Most let you search for free. Rightmove and Zoopla are free portals, Auction Radar's lot search is free, AuctionLand's free plan shows full details after 48 hours, and AuctionIQ's free plan covers listings in the next 7 days; paid alert plans start at £9.95 a month (checked 7 October 2026).
Can I find auction properties on Rightmove?
Yes. A listing shows under Rightmove's Auction filter when its description contains the keyword "Auction", and Online Conditional Auction lots carry a "Bid to purchase" label (Rightmove FAQ, modified 7 July 2026).
What is the difference between a traditional auction and an online conditional auction?
At a traditional auction, contracts are exchanged when the hammer falls and you complete within 28 days. At an online conditional auction (Modern Method of Auction), you pay a non-refundable Reservation Fee and usually get 56 days to exchange and complete; Rightmove puts the fee at about 5% of the price, with minimums of £5,000–£6,000 on average.
Which property auction sites show past auction results?
Auction Radar Pro shows "been to auction before" history and sold-price comps, with 66,000+ sold prices since 2002, and EIG says it holds auction data from over 600,000 lots sold. AuctionLand does not track lot history.
How often are auction listings updated?
It varies by site. AuctionLand scrapes auction-house websites once a day at 07:00 UK time, Auction Radar's Alerts plan sends Monday email alerts, and Rightmove and Zoopla update as agents list properties.
Where can I find commercial property auctions?
EIG's search has commercial filters, including retail, industrial and ground rents, and AuctionLand's search lets you filter by commercial property type. Always check the legal pack with the auctioneer before bidding.
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