Sell With Us
At London Auctions, we make selling at auction straightforward and stress-free. Whether you have a single item or a full estate, our friendly team will guide you through every step. We work with private individuals, solicitors, executors and clearance companies across London and Surrey.
We are one of the few auction houses that provides a complete house clearance service alongside selling items in our auction — particularly valuable in probate and estate situations. We are a one stop House Clearance Solution in London and Surrounding areas. We can very often ensure minimal overall costs to the client.
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Visit us Monday to Friday, send photos via WhatsApp, or submit an online request. Fast, no-obligation and completely free of charge.
Once you are happy with our valuation, items are entered into an upcoming auction. We arrange collection or drop-off, then catalogue, photograph and list your lots.
Once your items sell, we process payment within 21 days via bank transfer. Clear fees, no surprises, no chasing.
Transparent Pricing
Applied to the final hammer price of each lot.
For smalls. £5 + VAT for furniture lots.
Paid by bank transfer after the sale ends.
All of our charges are fully outlined at the point of consignment.
Example: if you sell £1,000 worth of items, you receive £784 after commission and VAT (excluding lotting fees).
Four ways to get a valuation
In person
Drop in Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, with valuation mornings every other Saturday. Our team assess items on the spot.
Get DirectionsOnline request
Complete our valuation form, upload photos and a description. We review and respond within five working days.
Request OnlineSell by post
Pack up your smaller items and post them to us for free. We assess, catalogue and sell them at auction on your behalf.
How Does It Work?The fastest route to a free valuation. A member of the team will get back to you promptly.
WhatsApp ValuationScan the QR code on desktop to open WhatsApp on your phone.
What we accept
Furniture, ceramics, silver, artwork and curios spanning centuries of collecting.
Toys, coins, militaria, vinyl, books and ephemera for every kind of collector.
Designer handbags, apparel and trainers, authenticated and ready to wear.
Classic cars, motorbikes and automobilia for collectors who love things with an engine.
Trading cards, comics, video games and retro homewares from decades past.
Gold, silver, gemstones and timepieces — with XRF precious metal testing available.
What our sellers say
"Unlike the haughty and impatient attitude of many auction houses, particularly those in the London area, the staff and owners of London Auctions are approachable, helpful and seem genuinely pleased to be working with their bidders and sellers."
"Liam and team did a great job for me in clearing out and repairing and cleaning a flat in Westminster comprised in a deceased estate in order to prepare it for putting on the market. They were excellent to deal with and I highly recommend them."
"Cannot recommend highly enough. Cleared house at very short notice. Took care of everything including auction items. Very smooth, hassle free process from start to finish with great communication and quick payment after auction."
"Sold many lots with London Auctions and have always achieved a good hammer price. Prompt payment with reasonable commission and charges. Just leave the efficient and friendly staff to do their job and you will have nothing to worry about."
"I would recommend and use London Auctions again. Professional, personable and trustworthy. Everything went smoothly. Estimates are uncannily accurate. They know their stuff."
"From start to finish we were very impressed with communication and service of Liam and the team. Nothing was too much trouble and any questions or queries regarding items or the auction etc were dealt with very quickly. Would highly recommend as this company really know their stuff."
Frequently Asked
Goods can be dropped off at our Wallington warehouse by appointment, or we can arrange a collection from your home. Our collection service starts from £45 + VAT depending on location and volume.
We catalogue, photograph and list your lots. We will send you pre-sale information and you can track how your items are performing during the sale.
Yes, we are happy to visit for larger collections across London and Surrey. Get in touch to arrange a convenient time.
From valuation to payment typically takes four to six weeks, depending on when the next auction takes place.
We sell a huge variety of goods through our monthly auctions, from traditional antiques to collectables from the 80s and 90s. This includes antique, mid-century and modern designer furniture, art, jewellery and watches, coins, silver, stamps, lighting, ceramics and glass, Moorcroft, Beswick and Royal Doulton, vintage toys, vinyl records, books, musical instruments, retro gaming, vintage audio-visual items, trading cards and luxury goods such as designer handbags, clothing, trainers and pens. If you are unsure whether something is suitable, get in touch for free advice.
We are unable to accept beds and mattresses, modern furniture and sofas, white goods, general household goods, or low-end modern items. Electrical goods are only accepted if they are of good quality and PAT tested, or of collector’s value. If you are not sure, send us a photo and we will tell you.
Our buyer database reaches collectors, dealers and end users all over the world, not just in London and Surrey. Around 60% of the goods we ship stay within the UK and the rest go overseas. Every lot is properly photographed, and for more specialised items we can arrange advertising in relevant publications so they are seen by the right people.
We recommend leaving starting bids and reserves to us, as we know the market and are realistic with our estimates. We always welcome input from vendors, and if we don’t think an item is best placed in one of our sales we will tell you and suggest other routes to market.
Our saleroom is at Unit 6/7 Clyde Works, Clyde Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8PZ, conveniently between Central London and the M25. We are 10 minutes’ drive from Croydon and 15 minutes from Sutton. Wallington station is close by, 22 minutes from London Bridge and 40 minutes from London Victoria.
Yes. You are welcome to post smaller items to us, or use our Send Us a Box service. Please let us know before sending and use a fully tracked and insured service.
For compliance purposes we need your full name, address and contact details when you consign. Once your items have sold, we will need your bank details so we can pay you.
Free no-obligation valuations available — by WhatsApp, online, in person or by post.
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