Buying a property at auction can be advantageous, but make sure you follow our hints and tips before raising your hand on sale day.
Be sure that you are certain about the type of property you want, and what you’re going to do with it once you get it. This is particularly important if you are buying a building plot or a property requiring improvement.
Make sure that you undertake regular searches on the relevant property websites and read the local press. This will help you find out what is available and will give you an idea of what prices the sort of properties you’re looking for are reaching.
Not only do auction catalogues give you specific details of properties entered for sale, but they will also contain details of any common conditions of sale, bidding requirements, and any administration fees that might be applicable.
It might sound like an obvious thing to say, but some people do buy “blind”, which is a risky business. If you can, view early in the marketing process – this will give you time to go back with a builder if required or to arrange a mortgage valuation.
If you need to arrange finance, then leave yourself plenty of time before the sale. You will need 10% of the hammer price available on the day (subject to a minimum on lower value properties), and the remainder, usually within 28 days. It is also essential to contact your insurers as you will be liable for the insurance of the property after exchange of contracts.
Please read our guide to online auction bidding as all our property auctions are online only.
Check that the property you’re interested in hasn’t been withdrawn.
To find out more about our auctions or for a free valuation, please contact our dedicated team on 01379 646602 or email propertyauctions@durrants.com.
Buying a property at auction can be advantageous, but make sure you follow our hints and tips before raising your hand on sale day.
Be sure that you are certain about the type of property you want, and what you’re going to do with it once you get it. This is particularly important if you are buying a building plot or a property requiring improvement.
Make sure that you undertake regular searches on the relevant property websites and read the local press. This will help you find out what is available and will give you an idea of what prices the sort of properties you’re looking for are reaching.
Not only do auction catalogues give you specific details of properties entered for sale, but they will also contain details of any common conditions of sale, bidding requirements, and any administration fees that might be applicable.
It might sound like an obvious thing to say, but some people do buy “blind”, which is a risky business. If you can, view early in the marketing process – this will give you time to go back with a builder if required or to arrange a mortgage valuation.
If you need to arrange finance, then leave yourself plenty of time before the sale. You will need 10% of the hammer price available on the day (subject to a minimum on lower value properties), and the remainder, usually within 28 days. It is also essential to contact your insurers as you will be liable for the insurance of the property after exchange of contracts.
Please read our guide to online auction bidding as all our property auctions are online only.
Check that the property you’re interested in hasn’t been withdrawn.
To find out more about our auctions or for a free valuation, please contact our dedicated team on 01379 646602 or email propertyauctions@durrants.com.
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