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UK Auction House Performance Index Ranks Leading Operators for 2026
A new performance index has ranked 12 of the UK’s best-known property auction houses, comparing them on success rates, buyer fees, and suitability for different types of property investors. The UK Auction House Performance Index, produced by property investment research platform UncommonDeal, highlights significant differences between operators across several key measures.
The index assesses auction houses using a weighted scoring system based on factors relevant to property investors and professionals. These include overall performance, investor suitability, geographic coverage, and success-rate strength. Each auction house receives a Performance Index Score out of 100, providing a comparative benchmark for buyers and investors.
Top-Ranked Auction Houses
According to the 2026 index, Allsop leads with a performance score of 94 out of 100, followed by Savills Auctions (91/100) and SDL Property Auctions (88/100). Other high-ranking operators include Auction House UK (86/100) and Barnard Marcus Auctions (82/100). The full list of ranked auction houses is as follows:
- Allsop (94/100)
- Savills Auctions (91/100)
- SDL Property Auctions (88/100)
- Auction House UK (86/100)
- Barnard Marcus Auctions (82/100)
- Clive Emson (80/100)
- Pattinson (78/100)
- Acuitus (76/100)
- Network Auctions (74/100)
- Hollis Morgan (72/100)
- Sutton Kersh (70/100)
- Venmore Auctions (68/100)
Methodology and Relevance
The index is designed to give buyers and investors a practical snapshot of where each auction house stands in the wider UK auction market. It does not identify a single “best” auction house, but instead offers a consistent benchmark for comparison. The report notes that the index should be used as a starting point for further due diligence, including reviewing individual lots, legal packs, fees, and local market evidence.
For letting agents and inventory clerks, the index provides insight into which auction houses may offer the most suitable opportunities for clients, as well as highlighting differences in buyer fees and success rates that could impact investment decisions.
Source: Property Industry Eye