Important Notices to be read by all Bidders

Conditions of Sale

All lots will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to the special and standard conditions of sale which have been prepared by the vendor’s solicitors. These conditions are available for inspection by arrangement with the Auctioneers, and will be available in the saleroom on the day of the auction, but will not then be read. All bidders are deemed to have inspected these conditions, and bid upon these terms.

Buying at Auction

1. Bidders are assumed to have inspected any property they bid for, and are assumed to have made whatever enquiries are prudent including pre-contract searches and enquiries, enquiries to relevant authorities, service providers, or other bodies, and are assumed to have taken professional advice with regard to the title and condition of the property.

2. When the Auctioneer’s gavel falls the successful bidder has entered into a binding contract to purchase the property. The purchaser must then present immediately to the Auctioneer’s clerk their name, address, solicitors’ details and telephone numbers. The purchaser must then sign and exchange contracts with the vendor’s solicitors (or their agents) prior to leaving the saleroom. At the same time the purchaser must pay to the vendor’s solicitors (or their agents) a deposit by cheque for 10% of the purchase price (or £2,000, whichever is the greater).

Proof of identity and address will be required from purchasers, as detailed on the opposing page.

In default of any part of the above, the Auctioneer shall be entitled as agent for the vendor to treat the failure or default as repudiation and rescind the contract. Thereafter the Auctioneer shall be entitled to re-offer the property for sale. If the purchaser does not pay the deposit and/or does not sign the contract the vendor reserves the right to claim any loss suffered as a result.

3. Where a bidder is bidding on behalf of someone else (a third party), the Auctioneer will treat the bidder as bidding personally for themselves, unless the third party has given a letter of authority to the Auctioneer prior to the auction commencing and has proved their identity and address, and that of the bidder, to the Auctioneer’s satisfaction. Please consult the Auctioneers for further guidance in respect of third party bidding.

4. A successful bidder is liable for insuring the property as soon as the Auctioneer’s gavel falls, and should have made prospective arrangements beforehand.

5. The purchaser is required to complete the purchase twenty eight days after the date of the auction, unless the Auctioneer or special conditions of sale specify otherwise. The purchaser must have made suitable finance arrangements in good time prior.

6. The Auctioneers may make guide prices available for certain lots and these will be published in the catalogue, and may also be obtained from the Auctioneers office or website. The Auctioneers cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of guide prices, as they are intended as a guide only. Any guide prices or estimates of value mentioned by the Auctioneers or their representatives cannot be relied upon, and prospective purchasers are deemed to have taken professional advice with regard to the value of any property for which they bid.

7. The vendor of any lot has the right to sell that lot prior to the auction, or withdraw it from the auction. Neither the vendor nor the Auctioneers will be responsible for any abortive costs, loss or damages incurred by a prospective purchaser. Enquiries to the Auctioneers as to whether a lot has been sold prior to, or withdrawn from, the auction are valid only up to the time that the enquiry is made. Prospective purchasers can check with the Auctioneers by telephone, or on their website, at any time prior to the auction that any particular lot is still to be offered.

8. Auction catalogue amendments (addendum) are displayed in the saleroom on the day of sale. All bidders are deemed to be aware of any amendments and/or any other announcements made by the Auctioneer and bid subject to these amendments and announcements. It is essential therefore to arrive at the saleroom prior to the commencement of proceedings at 11.00am so there is time to check any amendments and hear any announcements.

9. Arrangements to view any lot must be made through the Auctioneers’ office. No guarantee is given that viewing of any particular lot will be possible and viewing of tenanted properties is by courtesy of the tenant. The Auctioneers will however make every reasonable effort to make lots available for viewing.

10. The Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse to accept bids, and need not explain why. If there is any dispute relating to bids or bidding, the Auctioneer shall be entitled to resolve the dispute, and his decision shall be final. Unless stated otherwise each lot is subject to a reserve price. If no bid equals or exceeds the reserve price the lot will be withdrawn from the auction. The vendor may bid, or ask the Auctioneer or another agent to bid on his behalf, up to but not equalling or exceeding the reserve price.

11. Where a bidder purchases a lot in the auction saleroom, there will be an administration charge payable to the Auctioneers of £150 (including vat). This must be paid in the auction saleroom to the Auctioneers by cash or cheque.

12. The Auctioneers reserve the right to photograph successful bidders for security purposes, and to tape record and/or film the auction proceedings.

13. The Auctioneers reserve the right at their discretion to take telephone bids from prospective purchasers. Please consult the Auctioneers for further guidance in respect of telephone bidding. The Auctioneers do not take electronic bids of any kind.

14. The date of the auction is provisional only and whilst the Auctioneers will take all steps to ensure that the auction takes place on the date indicated, there may be exceptional circumstances that make it necessary to change the date or cancel the auction. Any amendment to the date, time or venue indicated will be posted on the Auctioneer’s website not later than seven days before the original date indicated.

15. For clarity, the following lots are not being offered for sale with vacant possession, but are subject to the existing tenancies as stated in the catalogue. These lots are numbers: to be specified in the catalogue.


The Property Misdescriptions Act 1991

The Auctioneers have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services, and so do not verify that they are in working order, fit for their purpose or within the ownership of the vendor. Therefore prospective purchasers must assume that the information given is incorrect. Neither have the Auctioneers checked the legal documentation to verify the legal status of the property or the validity of any guarantee. Prospective purchasers must assume that the information is incorrect, until it has been verified by their own Solicitor.

Any measurements supplied are for general guidance and as such must be considered as incorrect. Prospective purchasers are advised to re-check the measurements themselves before committing to any expense. Nothing concerning the type of construction or the condition of the structure is to be implied from the photograph/s of the property.

Information in this catalogue may change in the course of time, and any interested party is advised to make a final inspection of the property prior to the auction date.

Misrepresentation Act 1967

This catalogue is prepared as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as a basis to enter into a legal contract, or to commit to expense. Interested parties should consult their own Surveyor, Solicitor or other professionals before committing themselves to any expense or legal commitment. If any interested party wishes to rely upon any information from the Auctioneers, then a request should be made and specific written confirmation can be provided where possible. The Auctioneers will not be responsible for any verbal statement made by a member of their staff, as only specific written confirmation should be relied upon. The Auctioneers will not be responsible for any loss, other than when specific written confirmation has been provided.



IMPORTANT NOTICE

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 / Money Laundering Regulations 2003

New Money Laundering Regulations became effective on 1st March 2004.
In consequence we can only accept deposit payments from purchasers by either:

• Bankers Draft or Building Society Cheque
• Personal or Company Cheque

If you are obtaining a cheque from a Bank or Building Society, we would recommend that it be drawn for 10% of what is to be your maximum bid. Any necessary adjustment will be made at completion of your purchase.

Purchasers must provide proof of identity and proof of residential address. Bidders must therefore bring both the following documents with them to produce when completing purchase formalities:

• UK Passport or Photocard Driving Licence
To prove identity
• Recent Utility Bill, Council Tax Bill or Bank Statement
As proof of residential address

If you have any questions in respect of deposit payment, or relating to the documents required for proving identity and address, please contact the Auctioneers.