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Why commercial auctions thrive in uncertain times

There are plenty of myths about property auctions but speed is key to its appeal
Mark Gower. (Allsop)
Mark Gower. (Allsop)
By Mark Gower
Allsop – Commercial Auctions
June 22, 2026 | 6:56 AM

With investors fixated on domestic and geopolitical events and their potential impact on interest rates, it is easy to overlook the positives that exist in UK commercial property. Nowhere are these clearer than in the auction room, where most buyers pay cash and are not reliant on finance. What attracts investors, buyers and sellers alike, to auctions is the combination of certainty, speed, transparency and, ultimately, liquidity.

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