Jamie Royston
Jamie Royston is the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Auction House London, possessing over 18 years of leadership at the company and more than three decades of property industry experience.
Get to Know Jamie
With over 30 years of hands-on experience in the property and finance sectors, Jamie Royston is a seasoned professional whose insight and expertise has been key in shaping the success of Auction House London.
Jamie’s innovative approach and entrepreneurial mindset have been instrumental in Auction House London’s rapid growth, unbeatable reputation and continued success.
Prior to co-founding Auction House London in 2011 with Andrew Binstock, Jamie built a successful financial brokerage, specialising in equities, derivatives and commodities to a corporate client base.
His sharp understanding of both financial markets and property transactions gave Jamie a unique perspective when entering the auction world. Under his leadership, the Auction House London team adopts a modern and dynamic approach to offering high-quality auction facilities to both corporate and independent sellers and buyers.
Outside of work, Jamie is a devoted family man who enjoys spending time with loved ones. He also has a passion for football and Martial Arts.
Experience and Expertise
- Co-Founder & Joint CEO of Auction House London
- 30+ years of experience in property and finance
- Specialist knowledge of financial markets and property transactions
- Proven track record in scaling and leading high-growth property businesses
- Recognised authority in the UK property auction sector
A Word from Jamie Himself
“What I always enjoyed about working in the City was the speed of transactions, share trades happen instantly. Having previously worked as an estate agent, I’ve seen firsthand how outdated and slow the traditional conveyancing process can be.
“That’s what first attracted me to property auctions: the speed, the certainty, and the transparency of the sale. It combines the fast-paced nature of financial markets with the tangible rewards of property, a balance that still excites me today.”
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Jamie's Blogs
Higher mortgage rates are putting pressure on affordability in the current housing market, although buyer searches are still up compared to a year ago, so people are still looking. What those higher rates are doing, though, is reducing buying power by a not-insignificant amount. This creates a market where buyers are active but need to […]
More homes are coming to market in 2026, with buyer activity improving and mortgage rates settling into a more predictable range. But while these are all positive signs, there is still one challenge that continues to affect many property transactions: sales still take their sweet time. Even when a buyer has been found, weeks can […]
The number of landlords selling property across the UK has continued to rise through 2026, and the effects are becoming increasingly visible across the auction sector. More ex-rental homes are reaching the market, and buyers are responding to the increase in available stock. Many landlords are reassessing their circumstances after several years of tax changes, […]
The housing market has settled into a steadier rhythm during 2026, certainly across much of the UK at least. Buyers are still active, sellers are still listing, and transactions are still moving through, but the urgency that dominated previous years has eased up significantly. Rising stock levels, stabler mortgage pricing, and a wider spread of […]