Hills Property Auctions

Is Auction right for me? Offering a range of benefits for both sellers and buyers alike, find out more about our in-house auction service below.

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Seller information

With faster completion timeframes, reduced risk of fall-throughs, and committed buyers, more and more sellers are now choosing to sell by auction. Some key features include –

  • No agency fee to pay! Just pay £450 for the preparation of your property’s Auction Pack (£600 for commercial properties). The Auction Pack includes Searches, Title, Contract, and property information.
  • Defined timeframes. Our timed auctions usually run for up to 30 days, with the option to accept a bid and end the auction at any time. Followed by a 56 day completion deadline after receipt of the buyer’s Reservation Fee.
  • Extremely unlikely to fall through. The winning bidder will pay a non-refundable Reservation Fee to secure the property. (3% Inc. Vat. Of the purchase price).
  • Transparent bidding ensures that the highest possible bid has been achieved.
  • Control over the selling price of your property. Set an undisclosed Reserve ensuring that your property will not sell for less than you are comfortable with.
  • Lower solicitor costs. Use our auction partner solicitors and benefit from a discounted, fixed rate.
  • Minimal disturbance. Once the Auction Pack has been created, our sales teams & Auction Coordinator will take care of everything, and our partner solicitors will liaise with the buyer and their solicitors with minimum disturbance to yourself.

If you want security, speed, and control over your sale, and can meet the 56 day completion deadline, auction could be the perfect solution!

Please contact the Auction Coordinator for more information –
Chris Robinson MNAEA. (0161) 794 2888. Auction@hills.agency

* The above information is provided as a guide only. Please ensure you are familiar with all terms & conditions prior to listing your property.

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Buyer information

Buying through auction is all about transparency, simplicity, and speed. Some key features include –

  • No being gazumped and no sellers changing their mind! Once you have won an auction and paid your Reservation Fee your purchase is secure.
  • A defined timeframe. No long delays waiting for the legal process or onward chains, after paying your Reservation Fee your purchase will complete within 56 days.
  • Lower cost of searches – Just £99 Inc. Vat. to purchase the Auction Pack that includes the Searches, Title, Contract, and other relevant property information.
  • Lower solicitor costs. Lower solicitor costs. Use our auction partner solicitors and benefit from a discounted, fixed rate.
  • Ease & simplicity – No need to attend a physical auction, place a bid anytime buy either telephone or email.
  • If you want a secure purchase with a swift completion, buying through auction could be the perfect solution!

Please contact the Auction Coordinator for more information –
Chris Robinson MNAEA. (0161) 794 2888. Auction@hills.agency

* The above information is provided as a guide only. Please ensure you are familiar with all terms & conditions prior to bidding.

LIVE and UPCOMING AUCTIONS

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Offers in Excess of

£110,000

Bandy Fields Place, Salford, M7

  •   1 Bedrooms
  •   1 Bathrooms

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Guide Price

£160,000

Wirral Close, Swinton, M27

  •   3 Bedrooms
  •   1 Bathrooms
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Guide Price

£240,000

Woodstock Drive, Swinton, M27

  •   3 Bedrooms
  •   1 Bathrooms
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£300,000

Trafalgar Road, Salford, M6

  •   3 Bedrooms
  •   1 Bathrooms
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Guide Price

£205,000

Broomehouse Avenue, Irlam, M44

  •   2 Bedrooms
  •   1 Bathrooms

Closed auctions

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SOLD FOR

£90,000

Montonfields Road, Eccles, M30

  •   1 Bedrooms
  •   1 Bathrooms

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SOLD FOR

£100,000

Church Street, Eccles, M30

  •   2 Bedrooms
  •   1 Bathrooms

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about buying, selling, letting and renting with Hills Estate Agents.

How do property auctions work?

Property auctions offer a secure and time-sensitive way to buy or sell property. Once a bid is accepted and the reservation fee is paid, the sale moves towards a fixed completion deadline.

Why do sellers choose to sell property at auction?

Many sellers choose property auctions in Greater Manchester for faster completion times, reduced risk of fall-throughs and greater control over the sale price through a reserve price. Speak to our Auction Team today to find out if auction is the right option for your property.

Can I buy property at auction through Hills Estate Agents?

Yes. Hills Estate Agents offers auction properties for sale in Salford, Swinton, Eccles, Tyldesley and Greater Manchester.

How long does the auction process take?

Auction timescales are often faster than traditional property sales. Hills auctions typically run for up to 30 days, followed by a fixed completion period once the reservation fee has been paid, helping buyers and sellers move forward with greater certainty.

Are there additional costs when buying or selling property at auction?

Yes, but costs are often less than selling on the open market. Buyers and sellers should budget for costs including reservation fees, solicitor fees and auction pack fees.

Why use Hills Estate Agents for property auctions in Greater Manchester?

More and more sellers are choosing property auctions in Greater Manchester for faster completion times, committed buyers and a reduced risk of fall-throughs. At Hills Estate Agents, sellers do not pay an estate agency fee to sell by auction.