For buyers and sellers who value speed and security in their transaction, our auction service offers lots varying from family homes, buy-to-let properties, commercial property, land with and without planning permission and even freehold ground rents.
If you've sold land or property before, you've likely used the traditional private treaty process through an estate or land agent. While familiar, it can take around 156 days to complete, with around 30% of sales falling through. Selling at auction follows a similar process but is faster, more transparent, and far more secure.
Once the hammer falls and the reserve is met, a legally binding contract is formed and contracts are exchanged immediately. This removes the risk of gazumping, renegotiation, or the sale falling through, giving both buyer and seller complete certainty.
With auction, the legal work is completed before the sale, so once the hammer falls, completion is much faster. You choose the completion date, giving you greater control and certainty over the timescales.
Every auction is completely transparent. Buyers can review the legal pack in advance, bids are made publicly and you can be confident your property has achieved the best possible price on the day.
Visit the Sheldon Bosley Knight Auction website to learn more about the auction process, browse current auction lots and register to bid online.
Buying land or property at auction is becoming increasingly popular, offering a faster, more secure and transparent alternative to traditional sales. It's no longer just for investors—anyone can buy at auction, including first-time and family home buyers.
There are three main benefits to buying land or property through auction:
Security: Once the auction finishes and you’re the successful buyer, there isn’t any risk of being gazumped, a chain collapsing or the seller changing their mind.
Speed: At the end of the auction, at the fall of the gavel, contracts are exchanged between the highest bidder and the seller. Completion normally takes place 20 working days after the sale, so you’ll get your keys in no time at all.
Transparency: You can see who else is bidding! Unlike ‘best and final offers’, all bids are in the open and transparency can be assured throughout the auction.
Our experienced auction specialists are here to guide you through every stage of the auction process. With expert market knowledge and a commitment to exceptional service, they'll help you achieve the best possible outcome whether you're buying or selling.
Matthew Burrows
Auctioneer and Partner
Will Glendenning
Senior Auction Agent
Jessica Lewis
Auctioneer / Auction valuer (South)
Hetal Patel
Auction Agent
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Whether you're looking to achieve a quick sale or secure your next property, our experienced auction team is here to guide you through every step. Get in touch today to find out how we can help.
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