Start with the property
Choose a property that suits your plans, then read its particulars carefully. Make a list of what you know, what you need to check and who can answer each question. A photograph is a useful introduction; it is not a substitute for understanding the building.
Make time for the checks
Arrange a viewing where available. Ask a solicitor to review the legal pack before you bid, and discuss the condition of the property with a suitable surveyor. Keep checking for updated documents and addenda rather than relying on a copy downloaded earlier.
Prepare your budget and registration
Look beyond the headline guide price. Establish the fees and other purchase costs for your particular lot, and confirm that your funding can meet its payment deadlines. Complete the bidding registration and identity checks in advance.
Keep your questions together
A short written checklist makes it easier to follow up with the auction team, your solicitor and your funding provider. Resolve uncertainties before deciding whether to bid.
General information for your research. The details and terms of an individual property should always be checked with the appropriate professional advisers before you commit.
