How to sell your house during lockdown by signing up to a virtual auction

The company's first online auction took place in mid-April, featuring an astounding 176 bidders and 94% successful sell rate selling 30 properties out of 34 offered.

Auction House Cumbria’s team accept listings from lots across the whole of Cumbria.

The company specialises in a range of properties, from residential to commercial, and is eager to lend its helpful advice to first-time sellers and buyers.

Auction House has a wealth of experience in valuing and listing properties across Cumbria

How you can get involved if you're looking to buy a home

Instead of holding its usual live auction at Carlisle Racecourse, Auction House will be streaming a series of web auctions during the ongoing lockdown. This will give attendees the chance to bid on properties safely from the comfort of their own home, while staying in line with government social distancing measures.

All of the firm's web auctions are completely secure to enter, with only pre-registered members being allowed access. To sign up, you can download an Auction House bidding form online.

The company's last online auction saw over 170 registered bidders, who had the option to bid either via phone, proxy or internet. If you want to receive the company's next auction catalogue ahead of time, then you can request this on the Auction House website and also sign-up for e-mail updates.

Due to the ongoing quarantine, buyers will no longer be able to physically view their properties of interest before placing a bid. However, Auction House provide potential buyers with 360-degree viewing tools and video walk-throughs, which allow them to see the interior of a lot virtually.

A property on 16 Victoria Place Carlisle has a guide price of £55,000 and sold for £81,000

What to do if you want to sell your property online

If you want to sell your house, flat or shop, you can enter the lot for auction on the company's website. You're also entitled to a free property valuation from a member of the Auction House team.

The Auction House team have also been working from home to ensure that every stage of the buying and selling process can be completed remotely.

Auctioneer and director Colin West said: "Auction House can provide the platform for buyers and sellers to complete an unconditional exchange of contracts. A legal pack is available for each property sale, allowing the buyer to complete their due diligence."

Potential buyers will no longer have to leave their home to view a property they're interested in. (Image: PA)

Why choose Auction House?

The Auction House team have a record-breaking reputation of success; selling over 3,000 properties each year in various regions across the country.

The company's Cumbrian team includes well respected and knowledgeable members of their field, meaning they can value your property professionally and accurately.

The Auction House sales figures have continued to grown year on year, achieving rates significantly higher than the guide prices given by the UK property market.

Mr West added: “Auction House was absolutely flying up until the restrictions hit, and the appetite for selling by auction had certainly strengthened.

"But even in this more challenging trading environment, we are still very much open for business. We are continuing to take new auction entries, marketing them and hammering lots down, with an immediate exchange of contracts."

The firm's next web auction will be taking place on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 12pm. Listings will be open for up to three weeks before this date - for more information you can visit the Auction House website here.