The Buyers’ Top Picks from 2O25
A selection of the most popular lots sold at auction in 2025
As Auctioneers we can see the amount of interest a lot generates and who has committed time and funds to compete at auction. Looking back at the most popular lots, below are some examples which all had at least 10 registered bidders competing at auction.
These are just four examples across different lot sizes and sectors from the year, with much more data available should you be interested.
Starting with a small asset, a Doctors Surgery in Horsham. Buyers picked up on the low rent and were not put off by there being no lease renewal in place as there was future redevelopment potential. A total of 12 bidders competed on the day for it to sell at £238,000 (5.53% and £180psf).
Our buyers are always keen to acquire unbroken, multi-let parades and we have sold several this year. This example at 12/20 Reading Road in Pangbourne had the benefit of a vacant element with planning for 2 additional flats. There were 13 bidders who drove the price to £1,905,000 (7.78%).
The example is one where the market proved we had underestimated the demand for a very short lease to Lloyds Bank in Aldershot. It was one of the original leasebacks let for a further 2.5 years and buyers clearly saw future alternative use angles. On the day, 15 buyers registered to bid and pushed the price to £709,000 (4.69% and £140psf), up from its guide price of £415,000.
This last example 1 City Bank Road, Cirencester, is a classic mix of strong location, affordable lot size and the potential for future development. Trading as Co-op Funeralcare at a low rent and with a review in 2026, 12 registered bidders were happy to bid through the November 2026 break option and it achieved to £211,000 (4.63%).
Starting with a small asset, a Doctors Surgery in Horsham. Buyers picked up on the low rent and were not put off by there being no lease renewal in place as there was future redevelopment potential. A total of 12 bidders competed on the day for it to sell at £238,000 (5.53% and £180psf).
Our buyers are always keen to acquire unbroken, multi-let parades and we have sold several this year. This example at 12/20 Reading Road in Pangbourne had the benefit of a vacant element with planning for 2 additional flats. There were 13 bidders who drove the price to £1,905,000 (7.78%).
The example is one where the market proved we had underestimated the demand for a very short lease to Lloyds Bank in Aldershot. It was one of the original leasebacks let for a further 2.5 years and buyers clearly saw future alternative use angles. On the day, 15 buyers registered to bid and pushed the price to £709,000 (4.69% and £140psf), up from its guide price of £415,000.
This last example 1 City Bank Road, Cirencester, is a classic mix of strong location, affordable lot size and the potential for future development. Trading as Co-op Funeralcare at a low rent and with a review in 2026, 12 registered bidders were happy to bid through the November 2026 break option and it achieved to £211,000 (4.63%).