Guide to buying property
at Auction
Downsides to buying at auction:
There are downsides to buying property at auction and the main thing to watch out for is that you don’t get into a bidding war and end up paying more than your limit for a particular property. The only cost is any money invested in researching or surveying the property would be lost if you are unsuccessful in your bid.
Costs of buying at auction:
- Auction fees which are typically around £200 – £400.
- Stamp duty.
- Solicitor costs.
- You are expected to pay for insurance on the property from the 1st day of ownership.
Top Tips for buying at auction:
Research the properties on the catalogue and create a list of the properties that you are interested in and then consider getting a survey.
Check over the legal pack and make sure that it includes the deeds, environmental searches, fixtures & fittings listings and any relevant leasehold information.
Do not expect to pay the guide price. It’s worth keeping an eye on the guide price and if it goes up then it means that there has been an increase in interest beforehand.
If you need a mortgage to finance the purchase make sure that the offer is in place before you go to auction.
Keep yourself calm, arrive early and make sure that you have completed all your research. Also, bring two forms of identification and proof that you have access to the 10% deposit. If you are the successful bidder then you will have to pay the 10% deposit on the day and the remaining 90% within 1 month.
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Why choose the Property Insurance Centre
Independent advice by approachable staff online or by phone
Access to a wide range of insurers to source suitable insurance cover for your needs
Bespoke Insurance Schemes & Portfolio Policies available
We can tailor your policy to suit your exact needs to give you complete peace of mind
Competitive Premiums
Cover available for the buildings while the property is being converted, renovated or extended
Over 40 years experience working with the best insurers in the UK
Excellent communication so that you understand what risks you are insured against
Why choose the Property Insurance Centre
Independent broker with staff you can speak to by phone or online
Access to a wide range of insurers to source suitable insurance cover for your needs
Bespoke Insurance Schemes & Portfolio Policies available
We can tailor your policy to suit your exact needs to give you complete peace of mind
Competitive Premiums
Cover available for the buildings while the property is being converted, renovated or extended
Over 40 years experience working with the best insurers in the UK
Excellent communication so that you understand what risks you are insured against
Why choose the Property Insurance Centre
Independent broker with staff you can speak to by phone or online
Access to a wide range of insurers to source suitable insurance cover for your needs
Bespoke Insurance Schemes & Portfolio Policies available
We can tailor your policy to suit your exact needs to give you complete peace of mind
Competitive Premiums
Cover available for the buildings while the property is being converted, renovated or extended
Over 40 years experience working with the best insurers in the UK
Excellent communication so that you understand what risks you are insured against
Specialists in Commercial & Residential Insurance
We have over 40 years experience as Residential and Commercial Insurance Brokers. We find the right policy to suit your needs and understand the risks that a property owner can face in the course of ownership. We work closely with our Insurers to get the best rates and our experience and excellent relationships with them mean that we can provide cover for even the most difficult to place risks.
Whether you have an adverse claims history, a high value property or a large portfolio of properties, we can source suitable cover for you. Whatever your requirements, we can tailor a specialist property insurance policy to suit your exact needs and provide you with a range of quotes to choose from. Established in 1976, we are not a call centre but a specialist insurance broker with a traditional office mentality, where the client comes first.
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Robert Fisher is a company director of the Property Insurance Centre, who specialise in Business and Property Insurance, serving clients throughout the United Kingdom. His expertise and career in insurance spans almost twenty years.
Robert’s background is in Building Surveying, which he studied at Heriot-Watt University, where he was awarded a BSc (Hons) degree. Much of his educational background is in Building Structural Safety from an engineering perspective.
The knowledge that Robert gained at undergraduate level has lent itself well, particularly as it has enabled him to evaluate the risks associated with certain buildings. This means he knows how best to place these risks and ultimately insure the properties against such risks.
His in-depth knowledge of various methods of construction has enabled him to easily identify which insurer’s underwriting criteria would best fit each client’s needs and provide the correct levels of cover.
Additionally, Robert is responsible for training the team and ensuring that they are always kept up to date with the latest industry developments. This is an area that he is naturally drawn to because of his inquisitive mind, diligence and passion for passing on knowledge to others.
He is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and qualified to Level 3 with the CII.
As part of the Level 3 certification, Robert has undertaken modules in Insurance, Legal & Regulatory (IF1), Insurance Claims Handling (IF4) and Insurance Household Products (IF6).
As a condition of CII membership, Robert continues his professional development by keeping abreast of the latest industry developments.
Contents
- 1 Guide to buying property at Auction
- 2 Downsides to buying at auction:
- 3
- 4 Insurance under one roof
- 5 We are specialists in many types of insurance
- 6 Block of Flats
- 7 Unoccupied
- 8 Home Insurance
- 9 Residential Landlord
- 10 Land Liability
- 11 Commercial Property
- 12 Lockup Garage
- 13 Restaurant
- 14 Takeaway
- 15 Classic Car
- 16 Mixed Use
- 17 Tradesmen
- 18 Why choose the Property Insurance Centre
- 19 Independent advice by approachable staff online or by phone
- 20 Access to a wide range of insurers to source suitable insurance cover for your needs
- 21 Bespoke Insurance Schemes & Portfolio Policies available
- 22 We can tailor your policy to suit your exact needs to give you complete peace of mind
- 23 Competitive Premiums
- 24 Cover available for the buildings while the property is being converted, renovated or extended
- 25 Over 40 years experience working with the best insurers in the UK
- 26 Excellent communication so that you understand what risks you are insured against
- 27 Why choose the Property Insurance Centre
- 28 Independent broker with staff you can speak to by phone or online
- 29 Access to a wide range of insurers to source suitable insurance cover for your needs
- 30 Bespoke Insurance Schemes & Portfolio Policies available
- 31 We can tailor your policy to suit your exact needs to give you complete peace of mind
- 32 Competitive Premiums
- 33 Cover available for the buildings while the property is being converted, renovated or extended
- 34 Over 40 years experience working with the best insurers in the UK
- 35 Excellent communication so that you understand what risks you are insured against
- 36 Why choose the Property Insurance Centre
- 37 Independent broker with staff you can speak to by phone or online
- 38 Access to a wide range of insurers to source suitable insurance cover for your needs
- 39 Bespoke Insurance Schemes & Portfolio Policies available
- 40 We can tailor your policy to suit your exact needs to give you complete peace of mind
- 41 Competitive Premiums
- 42 Cover available for the buildings while the property is being converted, renovated or extended
- 43 Over 40 years experience working with the best insurers in the UK
- 44 Excellent communication so that you understand what risks you are insured against
- 45 Specialists in Commercial & Residential Insurance
- 46 Get In Touch:
- 47 We accept most payment types including:
- 48 UK Call Handlers & Dedicated New Business Team
- 49 Call Us on 0800 085 3761
- 50 Robert Fisher
