Buying at Auction FAQs and Guide

We know that there is a lot of information and things to remember when it comes to buying at auction. To help, we’ve answered some of our most frequently asked questions below. If you have any other questions please contact us.

I’m bidding by phone, what if Allsop can’t reach me?

If we cannot reach you on the preferred contact number provided when registering, we will also try any other numbers provided
When registering to bid by phone you are also given the option to leave a proxy bid, so if we cannot reach you Allsop will bid on your behalf up to this amount

News 23/09/25

Auction | Residential Auction

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News 17/09/25

Commercial Auction | Auction

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News 01/09/25

Auction | Residential Auction

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Blog 04/08/25

Commercial Auction | Auction

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