October 2019 AUCTION VENUES NORTH CUMBRIA Thursday 31st October 2019 12.00 noon Carlisle Racecourse Durdar Road Carlisle CA2 4TS SOUTH CUMBRIA Thursday 31st October 2019 6.30pm Coronation Hall County Square Ulverston LA12 7LZ Now Taking Entries for our next auction 11th December 2019 Please call for your free appraisal 01228 510 552 auctionhousecumbria.co.uk MESSAGE FROM THE AUCTIONEER THE UK’S NO. 1 RESIDENTIAL AUCTIONEER THE UK’S LARGEST COMMERCIAL & MIXED USE AUCTIONEER OUTSIDE LONDON Don’t leave that property empty for another winter….. The majority of winter weather forecasts say we are in for a One of the buyer benefits of auction is that you can be certain tough one and vacant properties do not winter well in our part of your purchase – if your hand is up when the hammer comes of the country. We highlight these concerns as an early down, you have exchanged contracts and completion follows warning to those who have empty properties that could suffer 14 to 28 days later. You won’t experience chain delays, or through an adverse winter. The good news is that there is still suffer from sellers changing their mind – the auction process time to sell this calendar year and auction is the only way to is definite and conclusive. You will also benefit from the level do it. We expect that our early December auctions will be filled playing field and the clarity of information we provide. Estate with vacant residential and commercial properties, plus agents tell me that their market is suffering from indecision numerous tenanted investments. We are already listing early and delay, by comparison we all see auction as a speedy and for our December 11th auctions and our team will respond certain alternative that is delivering much needed results. quickly to appraisal requests as soon as they are received. National picture; The auction market has been busy Turning now to our selection this time and some market throughout the year, it hasn’t been knocked by Brexit comments – 53 lots from Cumbria and you will find a wide uncertainty and Auction House Group’s record results variation across the whole spectrum of prices and types of demonstrates this – we have already sold over 2,800 auction properties guided keenly and priced to sell, for example. lots this year. Our process brings urgent sellers and ready buyers together, it is as simple as that, and very effective too. (lot 1) 2 bed terrace with outside loo 64 Main Street, Cleator If you want or need to sell then please call us on 01228 510 guide £10,000, (lot 16) Methodist Chapel, Banks, Brampton 552 or if you are interested in buying then visit our website for residential conversion guide £75,000, (lots 41 and 42) 2 and attend our Open House viewings. building plots, Beckthorn, Ulverston Road, Swarthmoor Ulverston guided £45,000 and £40,000, and in the lake Good Luck and happy bidding! district there is (lot 34) detached cottage with large garden Colin West and views Hillcrest, Townend, Troutbeck guide £400,000, (lot Auctioneer 36) Fantastic lake district dwelling The Cottage, Ghyll Head, Bowness On Windermere guide £395,000 and 2 flats for development in Ambleside (lots 51 and 52) guide £110,000 and £140,000. NEXT AUCTION DATES 11th December • 20th February 2020 • 16th April 2020 • 4th June 2020 AUCTION INFORMATION Administration Charge Purchasers will be required to pay an Pre Auction Sales Offers made on property included in this auction may be administration charge of £900.00 (£750.00 + VAT) or the fixed figure as accepted by the Vendor prior to the auction. In such instances all buyer stated in the property details. charges will be payable including the Administration Charge, any Buyers Premium plus all other payments detailed in the Special Conditions of Sale. Attending the Auction It is always wise to allow sufficient time to If you are intending to bid at the auction for a specific lot, we recommend get to the auction. Legal packs for most of the properties will be that you keep in contact with the Auctioneer's office.. available for inspection. It is important you read these and the final The Auctioneers or Vendors cannot be held responsible for costs incurred in addendum/amendment sheet which will also be available as any respect of any lot which is withdrawn or sold prior to auction.. purchase will be subject to these. Post Auction Sales If a property you are interested in is not sold during the Bidding Each property will be offered individually by the Auctioneer. Ensure auction please speak to the Auctioneer and make an offer at, above or below that your bids are clear and noticed by the Auctioneer. If you are successful the Guide. Your offer will be put forward to the Vendor and if accepted, you in bidding for the property you will be approached by a member of Auction will be able to proceed with your purchase under auction rules. Offers should House staff who will request your personal information and identification. take into account the Administration Charge, any Buyers Premium plus all You will then be guided to our administration area and then the cashier desk other payments detailed in the Special Conditions of Sale as all of these are for payment of the deposit. still payable irrespective of the circumstances. Bidding by Proxy or Telephone If you are unable to attend the auction you Proof of Identification In order to comply with Anti-Money Laundering are invited to contact us to discuss special arrangements for bidding by proxy regulations we ask that all prospective purchasers provide Proof of Identity or telephone. A Non-Attending Bid or Telephone Bid form and conditions and Residence. Please bring your passport or photographic UK driving licence are included in auction catalogues or can be downloaded from the Bidding and a recent utility bill, bank statement or council tax bill to the auction. If Form links on our website. purchasing on behalf of a company you will also need a letter of authority on company letterhead. We will carry out Electronic AML checks on successful Buyers Premium Purchasers of some lots will be required to pay a Buyers buyers and remote bidders. It will include a search with Experian who may Premium to the auctioneer in addition to the deposit - see individual check the details you supply against any particulars on any database (public property details. or otherwise) to which they have access. They may also use your details in Deposit When you sign the Memorandum of Sale you will be asked to pay the future to assist other companies for verification purposes. A record of a deposit of 10% of the purchase price subject to a minimum deposit of the search will be retained. £5,000. Deposits can only be paid by electronic bank transfer, bankers Reserve Price Each property will be offered subject to a reserve price which draft, personal cheque, debit card or building society cheque. Cash or credit we expect will be set within the guide price range or no more than 10% above card payments will not be accepted. Please note, should the cheque have a single figure guide. This is a confidential figure set between the Vendor and to be represented, a processing charge of £60.00 (£50.00 + VAT) will be the Auctioneer just prior to the auction. It is a figure below which the charged by deduction from the deposit. Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction. After the auction offers will be sought and considered on Unsold Lots at prices below the Disbursements Some disbursements may become payable by the purchaser reserves. on completion, these will be detailed in the Special Conditions of Sale within the property’s Legal Pack. Solicitors Details The name, address and telephone number of the solicitor who will be acting for you in any purchase will be required before you leave Disclaimer Particulars on the website and within our catalogue are believed the auction room. to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed. Information relating to Rating matters has been obtained by verbal enquiry only. Prospective The Catalogue Details of the property and land to be sold are set out in our purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries of the appropriate catalogue and on our website auctionhouse.co.uk All lots are sold subject to Authority. All measurements, areas and distances are approximate only. Special Conditions of Sale. It is important that prospective purchasers satisfy Potential purchasers are advised to check them. themselves as to the location, boundaries, condition and state of the lots before the auction. Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Where required we include EPC The Contract The Memorandum of Sale will be signed in duplicate. One ratings within Full Details and on the lot page within our catalogue. When copy will be given to you, which you must give to your solicitor. The second available EPC Graphs can be viewed online at auctionhouse.co.uk. copy will be retained by the Vendors’ solicitor. Completion usually takes place General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) This defines new customer after 28 days but this date can vary. The legal pack of each property will state rights and company obligations introduced on 25th May 2018. For full the completion date due. The date may also be announced immediately prior details please refer to the Privacy Policy showing on our website to the commencement of bidding of each lot. www.auctionhousecumbria.co.uk. The Legal Aspect Buying at auction is a contractual commitment. Before *Guide Prices Guide prices quoted online and in the catalogue are provided making an offer prior to auction or bidding at the auction or post auction, it as an indication of each seller’s minimum expectation.