A family house in Ireland is being claimed as the first in the world to be sold directly via an online auction on a property portal.

BidX1 has become Foxtons’ exclusive auction partner.

SDL Auctions has announced it is adding dedicated auctions of selected commercial properties to its calendar.

Auction House sales were boosted in August as supply improved and demand remained high during the traditionally slack holiday month.

Two key figures within the auctions world predict the end for generalist events held in hotel ballrooms as virtual bidding takes over.

Five-bedroom detached house has been sold via Irish Rightmove equivalent MyHouse.ie during a successful online auction.

Estate agency is taking on its arch rival Savills within the auctions sector after discovering the value of auctions during Covid.

Live stream sales for Auction House London achieved its highest value auction since lockdown began, raising more than £17m at its auction on 30th July.