A modern auction front-end for serious UK domain traders.
Choose Dutch, ascending, or sealed-bid auctions; keep every payment transparent; close transfers in under a week. All for a flat £1 listing fee.
Flat listing fee
£1
No seller commission—ever.
Auction engines
3 formats
Dutch · Ascending · Sealed-bid
Transfer target
< 7 days
Direct buyer ↔ seller handover
Auction formats
Pick the engine that fits your domain
Ascending Auctions
Classic eBay-style bidding with automated increments and transparent history. Buyers drop in, set a max, and the proxy keeps them ahead.
When to use
- • Premium or uncertain-value names
- • When competition should drive price discovery
Dutch Auctions
Start high, end low. Price decreases on a fixed cadence until a buyer clicks Buy Now—perfect for fast liquidity.
When to use
- • High-quality domains that should move quickly
- • Investors watching for a specific floor
Sealed-Bid Auctions
Blind bidding that only reveals the winner at close. Ideal when you need reserve protection or want to avoid price anchoring.
When to use
- • Brandables and niche names
- • Sellers that prefer quiet negotiations
Auction playbooks
Dutch auction playbook
- 1Verify ownership & set start/floor prices (all for £1).
- 2Price auto-drops at the interval you define.
- 3Buyer hits Buy Now when the price matches their appetite.
- 4We connect both parties for transfer—target completion within 7 days.
Ascending auction rhythm
- 1Set the opening bid, reserve (optional), and duration.
- 2Bidders enter maximum bids; proxy increments keep things fair.
- 3Dynamic increments prevent sniping while keeping bids meaningful.
- 4Highest valid bid at the buzzer wins—reserve gate keeps value.
Sealed-bid cadence
- 1Choose the sealed-bid window and optional reserve.
- 2Buyers submit private bids with confidence—no anchoring.
- 3At closing we compare bids internally, pick the highest above reserve.
- 4Winner + seller receive next steps instantly to finish the transfer.
Why auctioning.uk
Enterprise-grade UX, lean indie fees.
Full transparency
Immutable audit logs, anonymised bid history, and precise timing ensure fairness you can prove.
Real-time engine
Real-time streaming updates for every bid, price drop, and featured upgrade keep everyone in sync.
Verified traders
KYC, competence levels, and SMS verification cut fraud and protect the .UK namespace.
Credits & rewards
Earn listing credits with every sale and spend them to boost exposure or feature auctions.
Ready to list?
Create an account, verify a .UK, and list in under five minutes.
Need to brush up on the rules first? Review the auction handbook.
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