9 Crown Row, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 0TH
Buying and Selling Property at Auction
Selling your home through a property auction in Bracknell or Ascot is a smart choice for those seeking a fast, transparent sale. Our experienced property auction agents make the process simple, efficient and stress-free.
WHY SELL PROPERTIES AT AUCTION?
Speed and Certainty
Maximised Value through Competitive Bidding
Transparency at Every Step
Finality and Peace of Mind
Efficiency and Quick Completion
Speed and Certainty
Auctions offer a clear, fixed timeframe for the sale of your property. With a set date and time, you can plan accordingly, and once the hammer falls, the sale is legally binding. This certainty removes any prolonged waiting or uncertainties that often come with traditional property sales.
Maximised Value through Competitive Bidding
Property auctions create an environment where multiple buyers compete, often driving up the price. This competitive nature ensures that you’re more likely to achieve the best possible price for your property, with no room for underbidding or negotiations post-sale.
Transparency at Every Step
Auctions provide complete visibility throughout the entire process. Every bid is made in public, ensuring total transparency. You’ll know exactly where you stand as the auction progresses, giving you confidence in the process.
Finality and Peace of Mind
Once the auction concludes, the deal is done. There are no lingering negotiations or waiting for buyers to reconsider. This finality offers peace of mind, knowing that your property is sold and the terms are fixed.
Efficiency and Quick Completion
One of the key advantages of selling at auction is the speed of the transaction. In many cases, a property can be sold and completed in as little as 20 working days, allowing you to move forward with your plans without unnecessary delays.
How Our Auction Agents Prepare Your Property
Step 1
Book a valuation
Our professional valuer will visit your property to provide a free, no-obligation valuation. During this visit, they will explain the auction process, discuss timescales, and recommend a reserve price.
Step 2
Preparing for auction
Once instructed, we will begin preparing your property for auction by creating high-quality marketing materials, including professional photos, floorplans, site plans, and an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The auction date will also be confirmed at this stage.
Step 3
The legal pack
With our guidance, you will instruct your solicitor to prepare the legal pack, which includes all necessary conveyancing documentation. This pack will be available for prospective buyers to review before the auction.
Step 4
Property viewings
We will arrange viewings of your property for registered, qualified bidders. All potential bidders will have submitted payment card details prior to attending viewings and bidding.
Step 5
Auction day
On auction day, online bidding will begin. Our online platform allows you to track the progress of the auction, see the current highest bid, and monitor the number of bids. Once the auction ends, the winning bidder will pay a deposit, and contracts will be exchanged.
Step 6
Completion
We will coordinate with your solicitor and the buyer’s solicitor to ensure a smooth transaction, leading to completion, which typically occurs within 4-6 weeks.
Sell with Confidence: Fast, Secure Property Auctions
Selling your home shouldn’t be slow or stressful. At Duncan Yeardley, we offer a faster, smarter way to buy and sell through property auctions in Bracknell, Ascot, and nearby guided by local experts who know the market. Powered by Rightbuyer, our service blends auction speed with trusted estate agency support.
Why Choose Our Auction Service?
- Faster Sales: Fixed timescales mean no delays or long chains just a clear, reliable completion date.
- Serious Buyers: Every buyer pays a reservation fee, reducing time-wasters and dropouts.
- Transparent Process: From valuation to auction day, we keep things clear, simple, and stress-free.
- Great Results, Fast: We focus on getting you the best possible price, not just any sale.
Ready to sell in Bracknell or nearby? Speak to our local auction experts today.
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Meet our property auction agents
Callum White
Sales Manager - Bracknell
Callum followed his Dad into estate agency and has always had a passion for selling property. He started with work experience and went straight into the industry after leaving school, building on his experience in the local area over the past several years. Away from the office he enjoys watching and playing football with friends.
The thing I like best about my job is…
Having clients come back to me from a previous move and seeing the change in their lives, whether it be they’ve had a child and are now upsizing or the kids have flown the nest and they need to downsize.
Top of my bucket list is…
To go on a safari in South Africa.
My guilty pleasure is…
Escape rooms.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…
Mind reading.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
James Bond.
The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is…
Harry Potter.
Adele Buck
Sales Manager - Ascot
Adele has worked within a sales environment for many years and was a Branch Manager for a corporate estate agency prior to joining Duncan Yeardley, which gave her an excellent understanding of the property sales process and helping people move. She has lived locally for most of her life, apart from three years spent living and working in Munich, Germany. Adele’s son, Oskar arrived in 2019 and certainly keeps his parents busy outside of work, when they enjoy days out and travel.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
To tackle the tough jobs first and the easy jobs last, that way you will get through the things you have to do a lot quicker!
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
A vet – until I found out that it wasn’t all about fluffy cuddles!
On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Up at 6am with my young son supported by a large cup of coffee!
You might be surprised to know that…
I was once handcuffed and searched as a suspected threat to the royal family. You will be pleased to know that I was later released without charge after accidentally getting caught in the middle of a PETA campaign against the royals for using Canadian bears fur in the traditional guard hats.
The thing I like best about my job…
Are the people, whether that’s helping someone find their dream home, enabling their onward move or just offering some good advice that is well received and helps.
The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is…
My late father.
Nick Thring
Managing Director - FNAEA, MARLA
Nick started his career as an estate agent in Bracknell after leaving school back in 1990. After taking over ownership of Duncan Yeardley in 2012, he has been ambitiously working hard to develop the business. He lives locally with Charlotte, who also works for DY, and their two teenage children.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…
To be able to fly with endless energy and distance.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
An estate agent! Weird I know. At an earlier age I also remember wanting to be a car mechanic.
On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Hitting the trails and getting lost in Swinley Forest on my mountain bike.
Top of my bucket list is…
To explore more of the British Isles in our motorhome named ‘Elvis’.
My worst fashion mistake…
Still must be a multi-coloured Gucci shell suit. Why they would ever make a piece of clothing like this!
The thing I like best about my job is…
Supporting our fabulous team by giving them the best tools and helping them thrive and develop their skills.
Judy Henly
Executive Sales Consultant
Judy has lived in Bracknell all her life and resides near South Hill Park with her family, which includes two dogs and two cats. She is great with people and has a real talent for spotting the right home for her clients. She’s a property matchmaker! Outside of work she is always on the go – busy socialising and looking after her children and grandchildren.
First car?
Mini Clubman estate. On my first lesson I drove it into the garage door with my dad’s car parked inside!
Favourite film?
Grease. I have lost count how many times I’ve watched it.
The person you would most like to invite to dinner?
Strangely Chris Evans, the presenters of Sunday Brunch and Karl Pilkington.
Favourite holiday destination?
The Maldives.
First music you bought?
Meatloaf album.
Favourite food?
It would be easier to list my least favourite.
Tom Major
Assistant Sales Manager
Tom has extensive knowledge of several areas and markets having worked across Berkshire throughout his career and has had particular success in helping to sell properties where other agents have failed. Tom is a first-time father to a beautiful baby girl and enjoys golfing and cooking. In fact, he’s a qualified chef and has previously run his own catering business.
What was your favourite TV show when growing up?
The Simpsons, hands down. Timeless like myself.
What would your dream house be like?
If there is an 18-hole golf course in the garden and a pub with sports on, it’s perfect.
What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever eaten?
Street food in India (still unsure on what I had to this day).
You have to sing karaoke, what song do you pick?
Fleetwood Mac, Chain. Best song ever made.
What is your favourite season of the year and why?
Summertime, for all the reasons Will Smith said.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
A grown up and after hitting 30 I would much rather be younger again, vicious cycle.
Bradley Holt
Assistant Sales Manager
Prior to entering the world of property over a decade ago, Bradley was a fully trained Tiki Mixologist focussing on Caribbean tipples and extravagant fire & light explosive shows, a natural ‘people person’ with an entertaining edge!
Despite spending his working hours inside our clients’ delightful homes; in his spare time Bradley prefers to be exposed to the elements sheltering under canvas and the night sky, planning the hikes for the day to follow. If time (and weather!) permits, you may also find Bradley out on the golf course with friends and family.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
You never know what someone is going through – so always be kind and do not judge.
My worst fashion mistake was…
100% the orange camouflage cargo trousers, with a skin tight black wool jumper, beautifully matched with black Ugg boots. This was back in college, but I am still reminded to this day!
My favourite word in the English language is…
Indubitably – impossible to say without sounding very formal, but rarely called for as has many simple synonyms!
On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Either waking up in a tent somewhere or at a car boot sale rummaging through golf related items or random antiquities.
One of my funniest memories is…
Finishing one of my final university exams to realise that I was so sleep deprived, I was dressed so erratically that I wasn’t even wearing a pair of shoes. I then forgot where I lived and had to hang around the library until I figured it out.
The thing I like best about my job…
The people. I barely finished reading the question before answering this. I get energy from good people, and am very lucky to have this both inside and out of the office. Seeing the smile or even sometimes tears of joy from a client getting where they need to be really makes the long hours we put in worth it, and more!
Mandy Mendham
Senior Sales Consultant
Mandy previously spent over 30 years working in the travel agency business, which gave her the opportunity to travel around the world collecting fond memories along the way. She prides herself on her friendly and attentive approach to sales and customer service, making her the perfect fit for Duncan Yeardley! In her spare time Mandy is a voluntary support worker for Youthline, a Bracknell-based charity, and also likes to watch football, eat cheese and travel.
My favourite word in the English language is…
Quintessential.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…
Teleportation.
One of my funniest memories is…
Once when a bit tipsy, I gate crashed past the audition queue of Britain’s Got Talent. I got to the holding room at the side of the stage. My friend then brought to my attention that I had no talent, so we both legged it in hysterics out the building!
My worst fashion mistake…
Was on several occasions leaving the ladies toilet with my dress tucked in the back of my knickers!
My guilty pleasures…
Are watching back to back, 90 Day Fiancé and Married at First Sight.
You might be surprised to know that…
I am actually quite shy.
Anastasia Davis
Senior Sales Consultant
Anastasia is brilliant with people and loves creating new relationships. Perfect skills for her role at DY! Away from work she’s a keen gym bunny and enjoys taking her dog out on long walks, plus she’s a natural both in front of and behind the camera!
When I was younger I wanted to be…
A fashion stylist. Even now I still go around telling my family and friends what to wear and if they ever need advice they know who to come to.
Top of my bucket list is…
A skydive in Dubai.
You might be surprised to know…
I am a Grade 8 singer. When I was 10 years old I performed at the Royal Albert Hall and went on a music tour through Barcelona in 2017.
On Sunday mornings you can usually find me…
Giving my dog a lovely long walk around Virginia Water.
Karen Stanton
Transaction Support
Karen’s experience within the housing industry spans over 30 years, working in both New Homes and residential sales. As our dedicated transaction support, she plays a crucial role in efficiently managing the journey from the acceptance of an offer to completion of the sale. Outside of work Karen enjoys spending quality time with her family, travelling, reading and current affairs.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
Create your own opportunities.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
An actress.
Top of my bucket list is…
Currently, to go on a safari.
My guilty pleasures are…
Chocolate and cocktails.
The thing I like best about my job is…
Finding solutions.
You might be surprised to know that…
I was once a pub landlady.
Callum White
Sales Manager - Bracknell
Callum followed his Dad into estate agency and has always had a passion for selling property. He started with work experience and went straight into the industry after leaving school, building on his experience in the local area over the past several years. Away from the office he enjoys watching and playing football with friends.
The thing I like best about my job is…
Having clients come back to me from a previous move and seeing the change in their lives, whether it be they’ve had a child and are now upsizing or the kids have flown the nest and they need to downsize.
Top of my bucket list is…
To go on a safari in South Africa.
My guilty pleasure is…
Escape rooms.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…
Mind reading.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
James Bond.
The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is…
Harry Potter.
Adele Buck
Sales Manager - Ascot
Adele has worked within a sales environment for many years and was a Branch Manager for a corporate estate agency prior to joining Duncan Yeardley, which gave her an excellent understanding of the property sales process and helping people move. She has lived locally for most of her life, apart from three years spent living and working in Munich, Germany. Adele’s son, Oskar arrived in 2019 and certainly keeps his parents busy outside of work, when they enjoy days out and travel.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
To tackle the tough jobs first and the easy jobs last, that way you will get through the things you have to do a lot quicker!
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
A vet – until I found out that it wasn’t all about fluffy cuddles!
On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Up at 6am with my young son supported by a large cup of coffee!
You might be surprised to know that…
I was once handcuffed and searched as a suspected threat to the royal family. You will be pleased to know that I was later released without charge after accidentally getting caught in the middle of a PETA campaign against the royals for using Canadian bears fur in the traditional guard hats.
The thing I like best about my job…
Are the people, whether that’s helping someone find their dream home, enabling their onward move or just offering some good advice that is well received and helps.
The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is…
My late father.
Nick Thring
Managing Director - FNAEA, MARLA
Nick started his career as an estate agent in Bracknell after leaving school back in 1990. After taking over ownership of Duncan Yeardley in 2012, he has been ambitiously working hard to develop the business. He lives locally with Charlotte, who also works for DY, and their two teenage children.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…
To be able to fly with endless energy and distance.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
An estate agent! Weird I know. At an earlier age I also remember wanting to be a car mechanic.
On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Hitting the trails and getting lost in Swinley Forest on my mountain bike.
Top of my bucket list is…
To explore more of the British Isles in our motorhome named ‘Elvis’.
My worst fashion mistake…
Still must be a multi-coloured Gucci shell suit. Why they would ever make a piece of clothing like this!
The thing I like best about my job is…
Supporting our fabulous team by giving them the best tools and helping them thrive and develop their skills.
Judy Henly
Executive Sales Consultant
Judy has lived in Bracknell all her life and resides near South Hill Park with her family, which includes two dogs and two cats. She is great with people and has a real talent for spotting the right home for her clients. She’s a property matchmaker! Outside of work she is always on the go – busy socialising and looking after her children and grandchildren.
First car?
Mini Clubman estate. On my first lesson I drove it into the garage door with my dad’s car parked inside!
Favourite film?
Grease. I have lost count how many times I’ve watched it.
The person you would most like to invite to dinner?
Strangely Chris Evans, the presenters of Sunday Brunch and Karl Pilkington.
Favourite holiday destination?
The Maldives.
First music you bought?
Meatloaf album.
Favourite food?
It would be easier to list my least favourite.
Tom Major
Assistant Sales Manager
Tom has extensive knowledge of several areas and markets having worked across Berkshire throughout his career and has had particular success in helping to sell properties where other agents have failed. Tom is a first-time father to a beautiful baby girl and enjoys golfing and cooking. In fact, he’s a qualified chef and has previously run his own catering business.
What was your favourite TV show when growing up?
The Simpsons, hands down. Timeless like myself.
What would your dream house be like?
If there is an 18-hole golf course in the garden and a pub with sports on, it’s perfect.
What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever eaten?
Street food in India (still unsure on what I had to this day).
You have to sing karaoke, what song do you pick?
Fleetwood Mac, Chain. Best song ever made.
What is your favourite season of the year and why?
Summertime, for all the reasons Will Smith said.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
A grown up and after hitting 30 I would much rather be younger again, vicious cycle.
Bradley Holt
Assistant Sales Manager
Prior to entering the world of property over a decade ago, Bradley was a fully trained Tiki Mixologist focussing on Caribbean tipples and extravagant fire & light explosive shows, a natural ‘people person’ with an entertaining edge!
Despite spending his working hours inside our clients’ delightful homes; in his spare time Bradley prefers to be exposed to the elements sheltering under canvas and the night sky, planning the hikes for the day to follow. If time (and weather!) permits, you may also find Bradley out on the golf course with friends and family.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
You never know what someone is going through – so always be kind and do not judge.
My worst fashion mistake was…
100% the orange camouflage cargo trousers, with a skin tight black wool jumper, beautifully matched with black Ugg boots. This was back in college, but I am still reminded to this day!
My favourite word in the English language is…
Indubitably – impossible to say without sounding very formal, but rarely called for as has many simple synonyms!
On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Either waking up in a tent somewhere or at a car boot sale rummaging through golf related items or random antiquities.
One of my funniest memories is…
Finishing one of my final university exams to realise that I was so sleep deprived, I was dressed so erratically that I wasn’t even wearing a pair of shoes. I then forgot where I lived and had to hang around the library until I figured it out.
The thing I like best about my job…
The people. I barely finished reading the question before answering this. I get energy from good people, and am very lucky to have this both inside and out of the office. Seeing the smile or even sometimes tears of joy from a client getting where they need to be really makes the long hours we put in worth it, and more!
Mandy Mendham
Senior Sales Consultant
Mandy previously spent over 30 years working in the travel agency business, which gave her the opportunity to travel around the world collecting fond memories along the way. She prides herself on her friendly and attentive approach to sales and customer service, making her the perfect fit for Duncan Yeardley! In her spare time Mandy is a voluntary support worker for Youthline, a Bracknell-based charity, and also likes to watch football, eat cheese and travel.
My favourite word in the English language is…
Quintessential.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…
Teleportation.
One of my funniest memories is…
Once when a bit tipsy, I gate crashed past the audition queue of Britain’s Got Talent. I got to the holding room at the side of the stage. My friend then brought to my attention that I had no talent, so we both legged it in hysterics out the building!
My worst fashion mistake…
Was on several occasions leaving the ladies toilet with my dress tucked in the back of my knickers!
My guilty pleasures…
Are watching back to back, 90 Day Fiancé and Married at First Sight.
You might be surprised to know that…
I am actually quite shy.
Anastasia Davis
Senior Sales Consultant
Anastasia is brilliant with people and loves creating new relationships. Perfect skills for her role at DY! Away from work she’s a keen gym bunny and enjoys taking her dog out on long walks, plus she’s a natural both in front of and behind the camera!
When I was younger I wanted to be…
A fashion stylist. Even now I still go around telling my family and friends what to wear and if they ever need advice they know who to come to.
Top of my bucket list is…
A skydive in Dubai.
You might be surprised to know…
I am a Grade 8 singer. When I was 10 years old I performed at the Royal Albert Hall and went on a music tour through Barcelona in 2017.
On Sunday mornings you can usually find me…
Giving my dog a lovely long walk around Virginia Water.
Karen Stanton
Transaction Support
Karen’s experience within the housing industry spans over 30 years, working in both New Homes and residential sales. As our dedicated transaction support, she plays a crucial role in efficiently managing the journey from the acceptance of an offer to completion of the sale. Outside of work Karen enjoys spending quality time with her family, travelling, reading and current affairs.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
Create your own opportunities.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
An actress.
Top of my bucket list is…
Currently, to go on a safari.
My guilty pleasures are…
Chocolate and cocktails.
The thing I like best about my job is…
Finding solutions.
You might be surprised to know that…
I was once a pub landlady.
HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY
FAQS FOR AUCTIONS
1. What types of properties are available through Network Auctions?
We work in partnership with Network Auctions to offer a wide range of property types, including residential homes, commercial premises, and land. Each listing is carefully vetted for its investment potential-suitable for both first-time buyers and seasoned investors.
2. How do I register to bid in a Network Auction?
To take part in a Network Auction, you’ll need to register via their official auction platform. This involves providing your contact information and a valid payment card to ensure a secure and verified bidding process.
3. What is the bidding process like?
Bidding takes place online through Network Auctions’ platform. You’ll be able to monitor the auction in real time and place bids accordingly. Once the auction ends, the highest bid is legally binding, and the winning bidder must pay a deposit and exchange contracts immediately.
4. What is a 'Rightbuyer' auction, and how does it differ from traditional auctions?
The ‘Rightbuyer’ auction, offered by Network Auctions, blends the speed and clarity of traditional auctions with the flexibility of estate agency sales. It includes a Reservation Deposit and fixed timelines, reducing the likelihood of delays and renegotiations common in private treaty sales.
5. What happens after I win a property through Network Auctions?
If you win the auction, you are legally obliged to complete the purchase. You will sign the contract and pay a 10% deposit immediately. Completion usually occurs within 4–6 weeks. Our team will work closely with your solicitor and Network Auctions to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
