Buying at Auction...
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Am I the Right Age to Buy at Auction?
Property auctions tend to attract a lot of young investors as they see the potential to make money from renovating the properties that are on...
Auction Jargon Buster
Stepping foot into a property auction can seem like stepping foot into a different world at times. All of the different jargon and technical terms that the...
Bid at Auction without Attending
Isn’t it great what you can do nowadays? With internet shopping you can buy a whole new wardrobe without even having to leave the house. With conference calls you...
Buying More than One House at Auction
Property auctions are used by all sorts of people now, from first time buyers looking to get their first property and onto the first rung of the...
Can I Buy a Property from Ebay?
eBay has become a buyer's and seller's dream, the online auction site offers everything from used cars to second hand clothes, and most recently property....
Can I Buy at an Overseas Auction?
Property auctions in other countries can differ vastly from those in the UK, a boom in internet users and technology means overseas auctions are also proving popular...
Can I Buy Over the Phone at Auction?
Hectic schedules and busy lifestyles mean it may not always be possible to attend a property auction. Some auction houses are now catering for those who are unable...
Can We Buy Jointly at an Auction?
Auction houses can be confusing and the atmosphere fast-paced at times, which is why auction houses will not allow for two people to bid at the same time....
Costs and Finance Issues of Auction Buying
Buying and selling at auction is not for the faint hearted or those with an empty pocket. The costs involved in buying a property at auction will...
Different Types of Home Auction
Just as there are different types of auction in general there are also different types of auction for each category. For example with jewellery auctions you may get a...
Do You Pay The Full Amount on Auction Day?
Buying at auction may seem like it’s all based on impulse. If you’ve never been to an auction before you may think it’s a case of heading down to...
How Does Recession Affect Auctions?
With the economic climate in crisis it’s understandable that every sector of the housing market is struggling. First-time buyers have been pushed right out of the...
Is it Illegal to Bid Against Myself at Auction?
Selling at an auction can be a cut-throat business at times and it is not uncommon for people to use dirty tricks to secure a high price....
Questionnaire: Should I Buy a Property With Existing Tenants?
Property auctions have always been popular with landlords and those that have large property portfolios. They use auctions to sell either one or...
Renting Out or Buying: Does the Price Differ?
When people attend auction and are considering buying a house they usually go for one of three reasons.
Either they are looking to buy properties...
Sealed Bids and Private Sales
Auctions usually work on a pretty open basis. You’ll make a bid and if someone wants to top it they will do, there and then. So you’ll hear what they’re now bidding...
Tips for Attending an Auction
Whether you are attending an auction as a serious property investor, or a first-time buyer, it is worth knowing what you are walking into.
The more prepared...
What Happens at an Auction?
What Happens At An Auction?
If you've got your mortgage sorted out and you've determined your spending limit and you know exactly what you want to buy, you're...
What is a Guide Price?
When you are buying a property at auction you want to know that the property you are buying is priced correctly. In other words you want to be sure you’re not...
What Will Your House Auction Contract Contain?
Auction houses are interesting places. The atmosphere of an auction house is unlike anything you’re ever likely to experience. There’s e...
Who Bids at House Auctions?
There was a time when property auctions were just for an elite member of society, the professional property developer with a large portfolio of properties already under...
