I've heard about websites which apparently register a domain automatically (for a fee) immediately upon the domain becoming available. i.e. as soon as the current owner lets the registration lapse and doesn't renew it.
Does anyone know the names of any of these sites?
It's a .co.uk name I'd want to register, and it's passed its renewal date. It hasn't yet been renewed, but is not as yet available to register.
Apparently it can take a few weeks before a name becomes available after reaching the expiry date.