How it works

Online auctions are more straightforward than estate-agency chains. Here's the Clickbid Property process from both sides of the sale.

For buyers

01
Create your account
Register free and verify your identity. It takes a few minutes and unlocks downloads and bidding.
02
Review the documents
Download the title, searches and special conditions for any listing before you decide.
03
Confirm your finance
Bids are binding, so make sure your deposit, fees and funding are ready before you bid.
04
Bid online
Set your maximum bid and the system will raise it on your behalf only when others outbid you.
05
Complete the sale
Pay the 10% deposit and buyer's fee, then complete within the agreed window — usually 28 days.

01
Free valuation
We assess your property and suggest a guide price and reserve that protect your interests.
02
Prepare the documents
Your solicitor prepares the legal pack while we photograph, describe and list the property.
03
Marketing window
Your listing goes live for up to 30 days with viewings arranged by our team.
04
Auction closes
The highest bid above reserve wins and contracts exchange automatically.
05
Completion
Sale funds arrive on the agreed completion date, typically 28 days after the auction ends.

Is a winning bid legally binding?: Yes. When the auction timer reaches zero, the winning bidder and seller are contractually committed and the sale proceeds to completion.
What is a guide price?: A guide price is an indication of where bidding may begin. The reserve price — the minimum the seller will accept — is usually set close to it.
What fees does a buyer pay?: The buyer's fee is 3.6% of the purchase price (minimum £3,600), payable on exchange alongside the 10% deposit.
Can I view a property before bidding?: Yes. Group viewings are arranged for most listings, and we can often accommodate individual appointments where the seller agrees.