Recent results
A selection of properties sold via AuctionWorks this year.
- Front Street, BurnhopeCounty Durham · June 2026£565,000Guide £475,000
- Meadway, NewcastleNE12 · October 2026£175,500Guide £165,000
- Buxton Gardens, NewcastleNE5 · September 2026£171,000Guide £135,000
- Falstone Avenue, NewcastleNE15 · June 2026£165,000Guide £140,000
- Bridlington Avenue, GatesheadNE9 · June 2026£157,000Guide £110,000
- Rodsley Avenue, GatesheadNE8 · August 2026£75,600Guide £45,000
Sold prices and guides from AuctionWorks' auction records (EIG AMS) for auctions ending June to October 2026. The guide is the starting bid. Every property is different, and past results don't guarantee what yours will sell for.
How selling at auction works
From the day your property goes live, you know exactly when it sells and when you get paid.
- Before day 1
Free appraisal and instruction
We talk through your property, agree a guide price and reserve with you, take photos and your solicitor starts the legal pack.
- Day 1
Your property goes live
Listed online and sent straight to our VIP buyers list, with the legal pack ready for buyers to read.
- Day 7
First viewings and your first update
Viewings start and you get a written update on viewings, buyer interest and legal pack downloads.
- Days 14 and 21
Weekly updates
An update every week so you always know where things stand. You can accept a good offer before the auction at any point.
- Day 28
Auction day
Bidding closes online. With a traditional auction, once the reserve is met contracts exchange the moment the auction ends.
- Day 56
Completion
The buyer has 28 days to complete, so the sale is done around eight weeks after your property went live.
Who auction suits
Auction isn't for every property. It tends to work well when certainty and a clear timescale matter more than waiting for the open market.
Inherited and probate properties
A set timescale helps executors close the estate without months of uncertainty.
Sales that fell through
Contracts exchange when a traditional auction ends, so there's no chain to collapse.
Landlords selling up
Investors buy at auction, including properties with tenants in place.
Properties that need work
Homes that are hard to mortgage or need renovating reach cash buyers and investors.
Questions sellers ask
Does the appraisal cost anything?
No. The appraisal is free and there's no obligation to sell with us.
Do I need a solicitor?
Yes. Your solicitor prepares the legal pack buyers read before they bid. If you don't have one, we can recommend solicitors who handle auction sales.
Can I accept an offer before the auction?
Yes. If the right offer comes in before the auction, you can accept it.
What happens if it doesn't sell?
We'll talk you through the options, including offers after the auction or running a second auction.
Will my property sell for less at auction?
It depends on the property. That's what the appraisal is for: we'll be straight with you about what auction is likely to achieve and whether another route would suit you better.