David Sandeman thinks so. After months of trials with agents, his new service enables legal and other information to be pre-gathered ahead of a potential sale.

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

Company says highly unusual demand to list lots during current market boom persuaded its team to launch the event.

A post-lockdown boom saw a Sheffield auction attract more than £3m in sales as demand outstripped supply.

Two of the biggest property auctioneers say they have seen a huge upsurge in the number of home buyers and discretionary vendors using their auctions.

MD of biggest online auction specialist Iamsold.com says pandemic has also hastened the decline of 'ballroom' auction events.

Auction house Pugh has reported a £5m sales performance from its April property auctions, which were switched from auction rooms in Manchester and Leeds to online sales after the introduction of social…

11-office auctioneer Pugh and Co says its success online during lockdown has persuaded it to offers agents its services.