HS.HENRY SYKESTHE PROPERTY AUCTION PEOPLE

The process

From first conversation to completion.

Six clear steps, explained by real people. Understand how we market your property, how the auction works and what happens afterwards.

  1. 01

    Step 01

    Talk to us and agree your reserve

    Tell us about your property and your circumstances. We discuss likely buyer demand, fees, the reserve price and whether auction is suitable.

  2. 02

    Step 02

    Prepare and launch the marketing

    We help organise the property details, images, access arrangements and necessary legal information. The property is promoted to prospective buyers.

  3. 03

    Step 03

    The auction period

    Qualified buyers review the information, ask questions, view where possible and submit bids during the agreed auction window, often ten days for suitable properties.

  4. 04

    Step 04

    A legally binding agreement

    The contractual stage depends on the auction method and the terms agreed. We explain when legal commitment arises and the documents involved before you proceed.

  5. 05

    Step 05

    Your solicitor completes the sale

    Conveyancers handle the legal work and the agreed completion date. Auction length and legal completion timescale are not the same thing.

  6. 06

    Step 06

    Receive your sale proceeds

    After completion, your solicitor settles the agreed costs and transfers the remaining funds to you. We remain available to support communication throughout.

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.

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No pressure. No upfront costs. Just the right support.

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Estimated monthly net position£389
3 months£1,167
6 months£2,334
12 months£4,668

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