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Who Pays Auction Fees: Buyer or Seller?

18th October 2023

Any reputable auctioneer will ensure buyers and sellers have full oversight of the fees and commissions linked with an auction sale – so who pays auction fees? We discuss all of these details before listing a property for auction, with comprehensive guidance for sellers within each legal pack. Auction fees are often a concern for … Continue reading

Sole Agency, Joint Sole Agency or Multi-Agency? Why Work With Both an Estate Agent and an Auction House?

18th October 2023

So you’ve decided to sell your property, but did you know that you could use more than one agent to sell? A private treaty sale may be suitable for your sale, but in some circumstances, it may be in your interest to use a joint agency or multi-agency agreement to sell your property.  Contrary to … Continue reading

Lost Buyer? What to Do When Your Buyer Pulls Out of a House Sale Before Exchange

5th October 2023

Losing a buyer is never a great feeling, especially if your dream home is on the line. It can feel like all is lost and that you’ve wasted the last 4-5 months of your life – but don’t panic! There are options to quickly replace your buyer , keeping your onward chain intact: have you … Continue reading

How to Sell a Unique or Unusual Home or Property

23rd August 2023

While we might envisage a residential home when we talk about a property, there are countless variations of properties in the UK, from lighthouses to converted pubs and schools, barges and houseboats and even nuclear bunkers. Every week, owners are selling these properties as well as high-value barns, heritage or period properties, listed buildings or … Continue reading

The rise of the online auction – How Do Online Land and Property Auctions Work?

23rd August 2023

Online property auctions offer an opportunity for both land and property buyers and sellers to view, bid on or sell exciting lots from the comfort of their own homes. This type of auction offers convenience and speed for both buyers and sellers, with bidder pre-registrations, downloadable legal packs and full auction supervision by an experienced … Continue reading

How to Sell a House in Need of Repairs or Renovation – Have you considered an auction?

22nd August 2023

Buying a property that ‘needs work’ can be an exciting prospect. Buyers who intend to live in the property can put their own personal stamp and create their dream home, renovating from the bottom up. For investors, a property in need of refurbishment or repair presents an opportunity to bring the property back to its … Continue reading

How long does it take to sell a house at auction?

18th July 2023

Property auctions are fast and efficient, and from the moment the digital gavel falls, signified by the auction timer running down to zero, it can take as little as 20 working days for the transaction to complete and for the funds to be transferred to the seller – that’s great news for both sellers and … Continue reading

Do I Need a Solicitor to auction my property?

18th July 2023

Do you need a solicitor to sell at auction? Yes, you’ll certainly need to hire a solicitor or licensed conveyancer and you’ll need to instruct one as soon as you submit a property for auction. While selling at auction is often the fastest and most certain way to sell a property, the completion of an … Continue reading

House Auction or Private Treaty Sale? Why not both?

18th July 2023

We often speak to sellers who are unsure of the right way to sell and market their property. They are keen to establish whether a private treaty sale or an auction sale is right for them.  Our advice? The best way to list a property for sale very much depends on the nature of the … Continue reading