The Property Auction People
Serious about selling?
Sell your unwanted property.
As a family-run, regulated auction company, we have over 18 years’ experience and more than 1,800 successful property sales. We’re here to help you sell your unwanted property with complete confidence.
We help with tenanted, empty and difficult properties. No obligation.
✓ No upfront costs✓ No obligation✓ Real people, 7 days
- No lengthy tie-ins
- Your choice to proceed
- 10-day auction
- No upfront costs
- Choose your reserve
- You're in control
Did you know?
We can sell your unwanted property.
Have an empty, tenanted or difficult-to-sell property? We can help you explore your options and find a suitable route to sale. Find out how →
About Henry Sykes
A more personal way to sell your property.
Henry Sykes is a family-run team specialising in properties that don’t always fit the traditional estate agency model — from tenanted homes to empty and difficult-to-sell properties.
We explain your options clearly, help you understand the auction process and guide you through each step without unnecessary pressure.
Discover who we are →Helpful tools · No obligation
Explore your selling options.
Describe your property or explore the cost of waiting. Both tools help you consider your next step, without obligation.
What kind of property are you looking to sell?
Choose once to tailor both tools. Changing your selection resets the questionnaire and the example calculator figures.
Select a tool to open it below. No sign-up required to explore.
Could an auction work for your property?
Answer four quick questions about your property. We’ll organise your answers so you can speak with our team if you wish.
Property type
An information-gathering checker, not a valuation, legal advice or guarantee of sale. Your answers are included only if you choose to prepare an enquiry.
What's your property costing you each month?
Start with illustrative amounts, then adjust them to your actual bills. The totals update instantly.
Property type
Council tax and utilities will remain unestimated until you choose an occupancy type. Check who is liable for the actual bills.
per month including any selected premium. Premiums are set by your local council and exceptions may apply, including some properties actively marketed for sale. Check the rules ↗
Selling with tenants? We have assumed the tenant pays council tax and utilities. Enter the actual rent you receive to see a net position. Until then, the result shows costs before rental income.
On these figures, rent exceeds the costs entered. The result is a potential monthly surplus, not a holding cost.
Illustrations, not national averages. Council tax starts at roughly £199 per month (England 2026–27 average Band D); other amounts are examples, not quoted typical premiums or bills. Empty-property premiums, exemptions and rental income vary. Council-tax source ↗
Six reasons to talk to us
Your options. Your property. Your call.
Six good reasons to have a conversation with Henry Sykes. Select any card to find out more.
Our Services
Which sounds like yours?
A clear route to completion.
- 1
Instruct to sell
Agree the plan and your reserve price.
- 2
Marketing begins
Your property goes live nationally on all our platforms.
- 3
10-day auction
Buyers view, enquire and bid.
Family-run. Regulated. Experienced.
- 18+
- years helping property sellers
- 1,800+
- completed transactions
- 99%
- certainty of sale completion
- 7 days
- a week, real people
As a family-run, regulated auction company, we’ve spent over 18 years helping clients sell property successfully, completing more than 1,800 transactions. While others rely on chatbots and automation, we provide genuine personal service from experienced property professionals, available 9am–9pm, seven days a week. Our process is simple, transparent and efficient, keeping you informed every step of the way.
Experience, integrity and personal service — as property sales should be.
Property seller stories
They moved on. So can you.
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Our history & approach
Real people, not chatbots.
- Experienced property professionals, 9am to 9pm, 7 days a week.
- Auction means competing buyers, not one buyer negotiating you down.
- A legally binding sale once contracts are exchanged.
- No upfront fees. If it doesn't sell, you pay nothing.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions answered.
Can I sell my tenanted property?
Yes. You can usually sell a property with tenants still living there. We can introduce the opportunity to buyers looking for rental investments, subject to the tenancy and sale particulars.
How do I sell a property with tenants in place?
Start by telling us about the property, tenancy, rent and any access restrictions. We will explain how it could be marketed and how the tenancy would be handled through the sale.
Do I need to evict my tenant first?
Not necessarily. Many properties are sold with the existing tenancy in place, and the purchaser ordinarily becomes the new landlord.
Can I sell if my tenant is in rent arrears?
You may still be able to sell. Arrears and other tenancy issues should be disclosed clearly to prospective buyers.
Are there any upfront fees?
The template states there are no upfront charges. Any applicable fees and terms should be confirmed with Henry Sykes before instruction.
How quickly could my property sell?
Henry Sykes uses a 10-day auction format for relevant properties. Marketing, exchange and legal completion are separate stages, and actual timescales vary.
Can I choose my reserve price?
Yes. Your reserve is agreed with the team before auction, based on the property and likely buyer demand.
What happens if the property does not sell?
Henry Sykes says you can discuss your next steps, including re-entering an auction or pursuing other routes. Ask the team to confirm the terms for your situation.
Need a personal answer? Call 0800 098 3905 or get in touch.
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