We would advise that all prospective purchasers find out as much information as possible before bidding on a property.

All properties for auction will be advertised with a guide price, this is an indication of the price the vendor is expecting to achieve and not necessarily the figure at which a property will sell.

We would advise that all prospective purchasers arrange to view any lots they are interested in and viewings can be arranged by contacting the auction team via email or on 0151 236 6746. Please note certain that we may not have access to certain properties and viewings will be external only.

All properties will be sold subject to the RICS Common Auction Conditions and any Special Conditions of Sale contained within the Legal Documentation which will be provided for each Lot to be sold at auction and this can be viewed online or at the auctioneer’s offices in the run up to the auction, subject to it being received from the Sellers solicitors.  Please contact 0151 236 6746 for further information.

If you require a survey to be carried out on a lot, we would ask that you arrange for your surveyor to contact us direct to make arrangements for access.

If you are arranging finance to purchase a property, we would advise this is done in advance of the auction date as many lenders will require a survey to be carried out. Once a property is purchased completion is usually within 28 days and you should discuss this with your lender to make sure it will not cause a problem.

Offers can be made on all lots prior to the auction date, you can make offers via email, in writing or over the telephone, you are not tied into any offer placed prior to auction unless it is accepted and exchange of contracts occurs. All offers will be submitted to the sellers for their consideration. If an offer is accepted prior to auction you will be expected to exchange contracts immediately with a 10% deposit. Once exchange has occurred the property will be advertised as Sold Prior and will not be offered in the auction room.

We offer proxy and telephone bidding for bidders who are unable to attend the auction venue. The proxy and telephone bidding forms can be found on the website or in the auction catalogue.

We advise that potential purchasers contact the auction department on the day of the auction to establish if the lot(s) they are interested are still available as properties can be sold or withdrawn right up until the day of the auction.

We strongly recommend that all potential purchasers check that they have read and understood all the legal documents and terms and conditions for each lot they are interested in.

Upon the fall of the gavel in the auction room a binding contract is made between the Seller and buyer. The successful bidder will be approached by a member of staff to come to the front to exchange contracts and pay the 10% deposit. Completion is usually 28 days thereafter unless varied in the special conditions.