Buying at Auction FAQs
Whether you’re interested in commercial or residential properties, auctions are a great way to buy. Our useful guides and FAQs will help you understand the process and benefits of buying at auction, and of course our experienced teams are here to help.
FAQs
Before the Auction
Viewing
- Can I view a property before the auction?
- How do I arrange a viewing?
- I want to view the property but am unable to make a viewing – do you offer virtual tours
Registering to bid
- Do I need to register to bid before each auction?
- At what point can I register?
- What is the deadline for registering to bid?
- I want to bid on more than one lot – is that possible?
- What is the bidder security and how do I pay it?
- Do I get my bidder security back if I my lot doesn't sell
- What happens if I cannot use the online bidder identity function?
Bidding on Auction Day
Live Streamed Auctions
- Will there be anyone to speak to on the day of the auction?
- What time will my lot be offered?
- I’m bidding by phone, what if Allsop can’t reach me?
- I’m bidding via the internet, what time can I start bidding on auction day?
- I want to bid on more than one lot – is that possible?
- What if I want to change something on my registration before the auction?
- I have forgotten to register to bid, can I still do it on auction day?
Online Only Auctions
- Will there be anyone to speak to on the day of the auction?
- What time can I start bidding on the auction day?
- Do you conduct the auction in lot order? For example, if I’m bidding on lot 100, will it be in the afternoon?
- What do I do on the day? Where do I log in?
- I want to bid on more than one lot – is that possible?
- How do I know how long I have to bid on a particular lot that I am registered against?
- What if I get out bid at the last second?
- I am bidding on consecutive lots - will I have time?
- If I put in my maximum bid and leave it, can I then change my mind later and put in a single (instant) bid?
- I have forgotten to register to bid, can I still do it on auction day?
- I have received approval to bid but have forgotten to sign up to the Allsop online bidding platform, can I still do it on auction day?
- How will I know I am the successful bidder?
- I have been successful in purchasing the auction lot, what happens next?
- Can I change my mind after making a successful bid?
