Your Auction Property Viewing Checklist!

It's important that you view a property before you bid for it at auction. There are so many things to consider and often the most important questions are forgotten.

Ask the relevant questions by taking our helpful checklist with you on your viewing. It may also be useful to take along the property details supplied by the auctioneer to ensure that their information is accurate.

Also check the property for signs of subsidence and confirm that the exterior is in good condition especially the roof and drainage. Double check the boiler, electrics and plumbing in the property and make sure they are all in decent working condition. Finally, you can ask to see copies of guarantees and service certificates.

As when buying any property, we would advise more than one viewing as you need to be aware of every facet of the property if you are considering bidding. If the property is in a poor state, then t might be advisable to take a builder or an architect with you to find out what can be done to the property, and how much it is likely to cost.

Also remember that time is of the essence. There is usually only 3-4 weeks between the publication of the auction catalogue and the auction, so you have to act fast.

P.S. Don’t forget to take your tape measure and your camera!