The residential auction market continued its strong performance in June, with the number of homes offered and sold rising significantly compared with the same month a year ago.

Latest figures from the Essential Information Group (EIG) show 3,538 residential lots were offered at auction during June, an increase of 33.5% year-on-year.

A total of 2,319 residential lots sold, up 29.7%, while residential sales generated £436.6million, a rise of 38% on June 2025.

While increased stock levels saw the residential success rate edge down to 65.5%, the market continues to outperform 2025 overall.

Regional momentum

Regionally, the South-West and Yorkshire and The Humber continued to record some of the strongest performances during April to June, with both regions posting substantial growth in activity and sales.

London also delivered another strong quarter, with lots sold and total funds raised both increasing by more than 25% year-on-year.

Scotland recorded another sharp increase in activity, although success rates remained well below the national average.

Meanwhile, the East Midlands struggled to keep pace with other regions.

Stuart Collar-Brown, NAVA Propertymark President (pictured), says: “The UK’s auction market continues to deliver positive results, with lots increasing by 35% year on year and sales increasing by 31.3%. This shows that both buyers and sellers continue to see the value of auctioning their property as they seek certainty in a turbulent economic climate.

“Regional growth also remains strong, with the South West and Yorkshire and the Humber delivering positive results and helping to drive the market.

“As legislative changes continue to affect the UK property sector in different ways, this may explain the differences in commercial sales volumes and the overall value raised, as investors favour longer-term leases and the security they offer over the now-defunct Assured Shorthold Tenancies in the residential market.

“As long as properties are priced realistically to create a competitive bidding environment, it is encouraging to see the auction sector continuing to deliver growth.”