Posts made in January, 2025

  At Windsor Auctions, our priority is to provide clients with the best possible options for selling their items, whether it’s fine art, antiques, collectibles and now, property. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Network Auctions, a leading property auction house with nearly two decades of experience. This collaboration allows us to expand our services by offering a specialist property auction route for clients who may find that selling by private treaty isn’t the right option for them. This service is ideal for clients looking to secure a sale quickly and efficiently and with transparency.   About Network Auctions Network Auctions has been a trusted name in property auctions for over 15 years. They partner with high-quality estate agents and auction houses across the UK to provide a seamless route to market for clients. Their expertise lies in offering innovative auction solutions and guiding clients through the entire process, making sure that both buyers and sellers receive outstanding results. Richard Worrall, MNAVA FNAEA and Immediate Past President of the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers and head of Partner Development at Network Auctions, emphasises the importance of providing clients with multiple sale options. As he puts it: “Our job as property professionals is to offer all methods of sale to clients, whether it’s private treaty, tender process, or auction. It’s about finding the best solution based on their circumstances and property type.”   Why Sell Property at Auction?   Selling property at auction provides three key benefits: speed, certainty, and transparency. Speed With auction properties marketed for four weeks before the sale and a typical 20 working day completion period, the entire process can be completed in as little as eight weeks. This is significantly faster than the private treaty method. Certainty On the fall of the gavel, the buyer pays a 10% non-refundable deposit, and contracts are exchanged. This eliminates the uncertainty of lengthy negotiations, chain breaks, or buyers withdrawing at the last minute. Transparency Auctions create a level playing field, where all interested parties have the same opportunity to bid. This is particularly important for executors, trustees, and charities, who need to demonstrate impartiality and fairness in their sales.   Who Benefits from...