Allsop

Allsop Property Auctions – Commercial & Residential Lots, Investor Insights & Finance Support

Allsop is widely regarded as the UK’s leading commercial and residential auction house, known for high?value investment stock, institutional vendor relationships, and a long?standing reputation for setting benchmark prices in the UK auction market.

This page provides an independent, investor?focused overview of Allsop’s auctions, including lot types, regional strengths, finance considerations, risk themes, and how Auction360 supports buyers seeking clarity, speed and strategic advantage.

Allsop Auctions

• Divisions: Allsop Residential Auctions & Allsop Commercial Auctions

• Auction Format: Traditional room auctions + livestream online

• Typical Catalogue Size:

• Residential: 150–300 lots

• Commercial: 80–150 lots

• Primary Regions: London, national commercial markets, major UK cities

• Vendor Types: Institutions, funds, banks, receivers, developers, private landlords

• Completion Timeline: 28 days (standard), occasionally 20 days for commercial lots

About Allsop Auctions

Allsop is the benchmark auction house for serious investors, commercial buyers, and portfolio landlords. Their catalogues often include: 

• Prime commercial investments (retail, industrial, logistics, offices)

• Mixed?use assets with strong rental profiles

• Residential investments (ASTs, regulated tenancies, HMOs)

• Development opportunities with planning potential

• Institutional disposals (banks, funds, receivers)

• High?value London assets rarely seen in other catalogues

Allsop’s influence on the UK auction market is unique:

They set the “commercial yield tone” for the entire UK. Investors and lenders watch Allsop’s commercial results to understand:

1. where yields are tightening

2. which sectors (retail, industrial, logistics) are strengthening

3. how institutional vendors are repositioning portfolios

Allsop is the preferred auction house for institutional disposals. Banks, receivers, funds and REITs often choose Allsop for:

4. speed

5. transparency

6. access to serious buyers This means Allsop catalogues often contain cleaner legal packs, longer leases, and higher?quality tenants than typical auction stock.

Commercial lots reveal lender appetite before the wider market sees it. For example:

7. industrial yields tightening

8. retail parades stabilising

9. logistics assets outperforming

Allsop attracts “professionalised investors” rather than opportunistic buyers. Their buyer base includes:

10. portfolio landlords

11. commercial investors

12. family offices

13. developers

14. private equity?backed buyers (high?intent audience)

Where Allsop Operates

Allsop auctions serve:

• London (primary auction location)

• Major UK cities: Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Glasgow

• National commercial markets: retail, industrial, logistics, mixed?use

• Residential markets: London, South East, Midlands, North West

Regional Strengths

• London: high?value commercial & mixed?use, premium residential investments

• Major cities: commercial assets with strong tenant covenants

• National: logistics, industrial, retail parades, development land

Allsop’s reach is truly national, making them the most influential commercial auction house in the UK.

Allsop Auction Lots – 2025 & 2026 Snapshot

Here are past monthly auction results for both residential and commercial auction sales.

Lot Behaviour Patterns

• Commercial assets often sell above guide when tenant covenants are strong.

• Logistics & industrial continue to outperform retail in yield compression.

• Mixed?use assets with residential uppers attract London investors seeking stability.

• Residential investments with ASTs remain competitive due to predictable yields.

• Regulated tenancies attract specialist investors with long?term strategies.

Finance & Risk When Buying at Allsop Auctions

Allsop’s stock is highly finance?sensitive, especially commercial lots.

Finance Routes

• Commercial bridging loans for 28?day completions

• Commercial mortgages (tenant covenant dependent)

• Bridge?to?term for refurb or repositioning

• Development finance for land or conversion opportunities

• Portfolio finance for multi?lot buyers

Key Risk Themes

• Tenant covenant strength: Lenders heavily scrutinise tenant type, lease length, break clauses.

• Lease lengths: Commercial leases below 5 years require specialist lenders.

• Vacant commercial units: Higher risk, but strong upside for developers.

• Mixed?use assets: Lender appetite depends on commercial tenant stability.

• Residential regulated tenancies: Specialist finance required; Auction360 can pre?screen lenders.

Auction360 Support

• Commercial finance structuring (bridging, term, refinance)

• Lease & covenant analysis

• Yield benchmarking

• Development feasibility checks

• Portfolio acquisition strategy

How to Buy at Allsop Auctions – Step?by?Step

1. Access the catalogue Link to Allsop Residential & Allsop Commercial catalogues.

2. Shortlist lots Use filters: sector, tenant covenant, lease length, yield, location.

3. Risk & finance check Auction360 provides independent risk checks and finance options (bridging and long?term finance).

4. Register to bid Link to Allsop bidding registration

Upcoming Allsop Auctions

• Next Residential Auction Date: 20th August 2026

• Next Commercial Auction Date: 7^th October 2026

• Livestream Link: Livestreamed Bidding

Contact Details & Key Teams

Allsop Residential Auctions

Address: 33 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1BZ

Phone: +44 (0)20 7494 3686

Email: resiauction@allsop.co.uk

Allsop Commercial Auctions

Address: 33 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1BZ

Phone: +44 (0)20 7543 6780

Email:

Key Roles 

• Partner – Residential Auctions: Richard Adamson - +44(0)2073442614

• Partner – Commercial Auctions: Jimmy Bruce - +44(0)2073442647

• Viewing Coordinator: Pam Hugget - +44(0)2073442646

• Development & Land Lead

• Legal Pack Coordinator

• Buyer Registration Team

Social Media & Market Presence

• LinkedIn: Allsop LLP

• X/Twitter: @AllsopLLP

• YouTube: @allsop

• Instagram: @allsopllp

• Facebook: @allsopllp

FAQs About Allsop Auctions

Is Allsop suitable for commercial investors? Yes — Allsop is the UK’s leading commercial auction house.

Can I use commercial bridging finance at Allsop auctions? Yes. Auction360 structures commercial bridging and term finance.

What types of property appear most often? Commercial investments, mixed?use assets, residential portfolios, development land.

How quickly do I need to complete? Typically 28 days; some commercial lots require faster completion.

Does Allsop offer both residential and commercial auctions? Yes — they operate two separate divisions.