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Unlock the power of auction

Unlock the power of auction - a secure way to sell

Our Secure Sale service, powered by Pattinson Auction, helps to remove frustration and uncertainty that can often be a part of the traditional private treaty method of sale.

With Secure Sale, you can quickly sell your property for the best possible price in today’s market – with 0% sales fees.

It’s a common misconception that only run-down or distressed properties sell via Secure Sale, but this isn’t the case – Secure Sale properties come in all shapes, styles and values.

Benefits for sellers

  • 0% selling fee – keep more of your proceeds
  • Non-refundable deposit from the buyer – giving you peace of mind
  • Immediate exchange of contracts – no waiting, no uncertainty
  • Buyer is legally bound – reducing the risk of fall-through
  • Fixed timescales for completion – know exactly when you’ll move
  • Free legal preparation – get sale ready at no cost
  • Free advice – speak to our auction team with no obligation

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Benefits for buyers

  • Auction packs for informed decisions – more detail than private treaty sales

  • Confidence and security – move forward knowing the seller is committed

  • Transparent online bidding – fair and open process

  • Mortgage-friendly – with pre-agreed flexibility

  • Speed and certainty – complete faster than traditional sales

  • Committed sellers only – no time wasted

View properties and bid

How does a Secure Sale work?

We will enter your property into a unique auction cycle with a fixed end date. Together, we agree on an attractive starting bid price and an undisclosed reserve price. Once agreed, marketing begins immediately through our online bidding platform and all leading property portals.

Key stages

Starting bid

Set the starting bid lower than your reserve price to generate as much interest as possible.

Reserve price

The reserve price is the minimum price you are seeking to achieve. Your property will not sell for less than this amount without your express permission. Only you and the auction department are aware of the reserve price.

Auction date

On the auction end date, your property will sell to the highest bidder, provided the bid meets or exceeds your pre-agreed reserve price.

Viewings

We encourage interested parties to view the video tour first, where possible, to maximise exposure. Physical viewings are arranged only for proceedable buyers to eliminate time-wasting.

Legal pack

Our legal partners will prepare a legal pack at no upfront cost, enabling buyers to carry out due diligence before placing an offer. This allows contracts to be exchanged quickly once an acceptable offer is received.

Landlords and commercial

Landlords

Selling through our online auction platform allows landlords to market and sell their investment properties without the risk or financial impact of a void period. Properties can be sold as going concerns or with vacant possession, as individual units or, where needed, as part of a portfolio. All options are tailored to meet individual requirements.

Commercial property

Selling a commercial property involves more variables, depending on whether a business is currently operating from the premises or not. Please discuss this with a member of our team to find the best approach.

Sell your property by auction

To start the selling process, book a valuation and we’ll advise you on the best way to sell your property. Whether you choose the modern method of auction with 0% agency fees or the standard process with variable fees, your valuation will provide information on both options.

Talk to us about the best option for you

Find out more about Secure Sale and selling your home through Hawes & Co. Start by entering your postcode

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Frequently asked questions about selling property by auction

Will selling by auction maximise my chances of selling?

There are two components needed to maximise the chances of selling through auction; a motivated and realistic seller, and secondly, great marketing exposure. Our marketing strategy will guarantee you the fairest price in the current market for your property. If you decide to explore the auction route further, a member of our auction department will discuss the most effective pricing strategy to maximise interest on your property.

Do I have to accept the highest bid?

No, all properties are sold with an undisclosed minimum reserve price (agreed with the seller). The only price the public sees is the starting and actual bids; the reserve price remains confidential. Once the reserve price has been met and the auction is closed, the sale will proceed. A reservation fee/deposit is then taken. If you choose to pay no sales fees, the reservation fee will not form part payment of the purchase price but will be paid in addition to cover the costs of the process.

Can I accept bids before the auction has started, or before the auction is due to end?

Yes, you can accept a bid and sell your property before the auction ends. By law, we are duty bound to put any offer forward to you, and it’s then your decision whether to consider it and remove the property from the auction early.

How quickly will I have to move out?

Depending on which auction option you select this can be decided by you but will generally be between 28 – 56 days.

If the prospective buyer does not agree to pay the fee, will I lose my offer?

The law requires that any offer made to purchase your property must be passed on by the agent unless you have said that offers of a particular type are not to be advised to you. If the prospective buyer does not agree to pay the fee, the agent should advise you accordingly and seek your instructions.