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Take advice before going to auction – expert

Grocott's MailBy Grocott's MailNovember 1, 2016No Comments3 Mins Read
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With the economy in slow mode, the number of property auctions is expected to increase, along with the number of prospective buyers looking for “bargain” homes at prices below market value.

With the economy in slow mode, the number of property auctions is expected to increase, along with the number of prospective buyers looking for “bargain” homes at prices below market value.

However, says Jan Davel, managing director of the RealNet estate agency group, buying a house or flat on auction can be a risk for inexperienced home buyers.

“If they do not know much about the area in which the property is situated, for example, or about current market trends in this area, they run the risk of overpaying.

“So the first thing that buyers who are considering an auction property should do is seek the advice of an experienced estate agent who is familiar with the area and able to provide a comprehensive market analysis.

This will include details of recent sales of similar properties in the area such as the asking prices, how long the properties were on the market for and the actual selling prices of those which sold fastest.

“The agent will also be able to tell them about the area generally and whether home values are trending up or down, which they will also need to know in order to work out what a fair bid for the auction property would be.”

Secondly, Davel says, the prospective buyers should make a point of viewing the property before the auction, and carefully checking its condition.

“They need to bear in mind that if the owner is being forced to sell because of financial difficulties, or if the property has already been repossessed by a bank, it is quite likely that general maintenance has been neglected for some time.

“And if that is the case, they will need to seek qualified help to estimate the cost of any repairs that are necessary and take this into account when they work out the maximum they are willing to bid at auction.”

Third, says Davel, they should carefully check the conditions of sale, and make sure that these do not state that they, as the buyers, will be responsible for any levy arrears or outstanding rates and municipal charges that apply to the property, which could amount to many thousands of rands.

“The property should be ‘free and clear’ of any such debts, and should also have all the compliance documentation required for electrical and other installations. And while checking the sale conditions, they should also make sure that the auction price does not carry any form of interest between the date of purchase and the registration of transfer.”

Then finally, he adds, prospective buyers must be sure their financing is in order before the auction takes place, because they will usually need to pay a 10 percent deposit “on the fall of the hammer” and provide guarantees for the balance of the purchase within 30 days.

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