Head over to our lots page to identify the lot(s) you are interested in. Note that some properties are offered with vacant possession, some are tenanted and some may be part-vacant.
Every property or land lot has a Guide price that is published in the auction catalogue. The guide price is an indication of what the seller expects to achieve and is therefore subject to change. The guide price is not the price at which the property will necessarily sell and it is not uncommon for properties to sell for a considerable amount above the guide price.
Call us to book in a viewing on 01293 528575. It maybe that we have one or two open days for the property in question.
Make sure you have a mortgage in principle, just as you would to buy through private treaty. This will give you an idea of your maximum budget. Explain to your lender thats the property is being bought at auction as, upon the fall of the gavel, the buyer will have to pay a deposit which is usually 5% of the sold price (Subject to a minimum of £5000) as well as 2%+VAT (subject to a minimum of £5000 +VAT) buyers’ premium, and contracts are exchanged.
Bring anyone you may think you need with you and quiz us on any questions you may have. We are here to help.
We will email you the relevant legal pack for the property you have an interest in. The pack will include the local searches, title deeds and an information form on the list of fixtures and fittings. If you feel it’s necessary or you are unsure, you may instruct a solicitor to go over this. You can also request the legal packs for each property on the property page.
This is only necessary when you are applying for a mortgage and you are not a cash buyer.
You can make an offer (which should be in writing, by email) for a property or land lot at any time up to the date of the auction, but if your offer is accepted you must be in a position to exchange contracts and pay your deposit immediately.
Next you must decide on the method of bidding that’s right for you and register via that method to bid. You have 3 options for bidding: To attend the auction, To bid via Connect Realtime© or to proxy/telephone bid.
Registration can be taken any time before and up to 30 minutes prior to the auction commencement.
By law we will require two proofs of ID – one photographic and the other proof of address less than three months old. Proof of funds will also be asked for at the time of registration. Without the above you will not be able to bid.
In order to join us for our traditional ball room auction and bid please download a bidder’s registration form. This must be completed and returned to [email protected]. Failing this, please bring the form and the above to the auction venue no later than 30 minutes before the auction begins.
After the fall of the gavel you will be moved to another room to sign the exchange of contracts. This will be sent to both your solicitor as well as the sellers.
After providing you solicitors details as well as your personal details you will be asked to pay the deposit and buyer’s premium on the specific lot. At this point you are legally bound and the amount will be payable by debit card or bank transfer.
Completion will usually take place 28 working days later (or as varied by the Special Conditions of Sale) under the supervision of your solicitor. Please do not leave the auction room without taking your signed contract. As soon as the hammer falls there is a binding contract of sale. The property is at your insurable risk from this point. Please ensure that you arrange your building insurance immediately after the sale.
You must register to bid if you’re looking to bid remotely via our website live stream. You will need to create an account with us before logging in and registering to bid. After we have reviewed your registration, we will contact you via email to notify you of your eligibility to bid.
Please note you will not be approved to bid if you do not follow the above requirements and submit all the documents necessary.
Remember, registering for any auction means you have read and agree to the terms and conditions of the sale.
Please contact us directly to enquire about your bidding status.
You will have already signed to say that you are happy for us to sign the memorandum of sale on your behalf to allow the exchange of contracts after the fall of the ‘virtual gavel.’
After this has been done one of our team will be in touch once the auction has finished to take payment of the lot deposit and buyers’ premium. Once this has been completed contracts will be sent to your solicitor as well as the sellers with completion usually to take place 28 working days later (or as varied by the Special Conditions of Sale) under the supervision of your solicitor.
As soon as the hammer falls there is a binding contract of sale. The property is at your insurable risk from this point. Please ensure that you arrange your building insurance immediately after the sale.
Here you will advise a representative as to your maximum bid, and the auctioneer will bid on your behalf up to your maximum. They will always endeavour to secure the property for you, either at, or below your maximum bid if possible. If the bidding in the room exceeds your maximum, then you proxy bid would end.
This will be based on a first-come, first-serve basis and a representative will bid on your instruction. You will be able to hear the auctioneer in the background and will also be able to watch the auction live in action through our live stream via Connect Realtime©
Valery Stimpson
Jenny Turner
Mr Richardson
Three reasons: Maximum price, speed and security.
Yes. Selling at auction always means you will get the true value of any property. Yes the buyer is paying your fees but that does NOT mean you will get less for your property – you are simply saving a sales fee.
Everything and anything. We have sold terraces, bungalows, unique properties, family detached houses, penthouse apartments, commercial units, businesses, new build properties and plots on behalf of builders.
Yes, you have complete control when setting the reserve price.
Fill out the form below and a member of the auction team will be in contact to arrange a free, no-obligation auction valuation.
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The winner of the competition will receive a TUI gift card to be redeemed in store or online, to the sum of £500 OR £500 toward the mini break of your choice.
The gift card will expire 30th September 2021
No Town & Country member of staff, their family or friends may enter.
You must have registered your details and then turn up at our next property Auction; 29th April 2019. The Holiday Inn, Povey Cross Road, Gatwick for a valid entry. (No obligation to buy)
This voucher comes with TUI’s terms and conditions, once redeemed, which can be found at https://www.thomascook.com/terms-and-conditions/booking-terms-and-conditions/
Get the auction catalogues delivered to your inbox the moment they are released. By joining our mailing list you will also receive property news, advice and upcoming lots before anyone else!
If you have questions regarding buying or selling at auction or even have a general unanswered question, please fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you shortly, and remember, no question is too small.
1) M – MANAGE
By setting an attractive Guide Price we encourage potential and active buyers to participate in the bidding process, while managing to stay in control of the reserve price.
2) A – ANTICIPATE
Connect UK Auctions allow bids from a number of sources which will help achieve the best price possible. These include bids from buyers ‘in the room,’ over the phone, by proxy AND Connect Realtime© internet bidders all live at the same time.
