You can pick up a bargain when you buy property at auction, but it pays to know exactly what you are doing.
This article first appeared on Your Money. Follow these top tips for buying success: Do a dummy run Visit a property auction or two with no intention of buying that day. This will familiarise you with the process and make it less daunting Take an expert If you know someone who has bought at auction before, ask them to accompany you when you attend a property sale for real Check out the property Always visit the property/ies you intend to bid for beforehand rather than relying on a catalogue description, as you would if you were buying via an estate agent Take a builder If the...
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