Auction Purchases

If you go to auction to buy a property, you will need to request an auction legal pack. We can help you with checking the pack before the auction, so you are aware of any issues with the property.

Buying Property at Auction

It is becoming more and more popular to buy property at auction, as you may be able to save a good amount of money.

However, the conveyancing process for buying at auction is very different to the ordinary conveyancing process. So, it’s important you get accurate, expert legal advice.

We can help you with auction property conveyancing for an affordable fixed fee. Call us on 01925 351 350 to find out more.

Please note we cannot assist you with the purchase if you are using a mortgage, or if you are purchasing commercial property.

Legal Advice for Auction Purchases

Auction Packs

Before an auction, you will be given a legal pack. These packs typically include title deeds or copies of entries from the Land Registry, conveyancing search results, conditions of sale, an EPC, and more.

We’re here to review that auction legal pack for you and to make sure you’re aware of any conditions or problems that you should know about.

Without this advice, you could end up winning a property with problems you never anticipated or expected or missing important information about the sale.

A lack of title deeds, limitations on the use of the property, lack of planning permission, or a lease with less than 70 years to run are just a few issues we may be able to highlight for you.

With our advice, you can go into the auction with full knowledge of the property you want to bid on, so there will be no surprises further down the line.

And, we can help with auction pack advice regardless of whether you’re using a mortgage to make the purchase.

After the Auction

So, you had the winning bid? You’ll still need an auction conveyancer to take your purchase through to completion.

An auction contract is legally binding as soon as the hammer comes down. From that point, you’ll need to pay your auction fees, your deposit, and complete the purchase in the agreed time frame.

We can take care of the conveyancing process after you’ve won and deal with any issues that may arise post-auction. But, please be aware that we cannot help if you are purchasing with a mortgage.

How Can We Help You?

We can offer a range of services for auction sales, purchases, and legal packs. We can help with:

• Pre-auction legal advice (for a purchase)
• Preparation of the auction legal pack (for a sale)
• Completing purchase at auction (if a pre-auction advice received or not): cash or bridging loan
• Completing sale at auction

However, we unfortunately cannot assist if a mortgage is involved in the purchase. 

Contact Chris Rudd Solicitors

So, if you need help with pre-auction advice, or post-auction conveyancing, give us a call on 01925 351 350.

We can offer you:

• Quick turnaround
• Simple and affordable fixed-fee pricing
• Being based in the North, we typically have lower rates than further south
• National service, covering all of England & Wales
• Clear, easy-to-understand advice throughout the whole process

Get in touch today to get started. However, please be aware that we cannot assist with your conveyancing if you intend to use a mortgage to make the purchase.