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The UKs No. 1 Residential Auctioneer

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Record Breaking 2021

We were the only traditional, non-conditional UK property auctioneer to successfully sell over 3,600 lots last year - a 9% rise compared to 2020 and raising a total which was up year on year by over 35% - an increase of £158.8m.
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2017 Launches Auction House Bristol & West

Auction House Gloucestershire, the leading auctioneer in terms of lots offered and sold for the county has merged with Auction House Bristol & Somerset to form the new regional auctioneer.

For all Bristol & Somerset enquiries call 0117 946 4949

For all Gloucestershire enquiries call 01452 596 654

For all Bath & West Wilts. enquiries call 01225 617 001
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We hold 7 auctions a year

We hold all our auctions at the impressive Ashton Gate Stadium, home to Bristol Rugby and Bristol City FC. Located on the south side of the city next to the A4 the venue is conveniently located for the region with dual carriage way access to junction 18 of the M5.
The auction dates for 2018 are:

7pm on Thursday 8th February

7pm on Thursday 22nd March

7pm on Thursday 24th May

7pm on Thursday 19th July

7pm on Thursday 20th September

7pm on Thursday 1st November

7pm on Monday 13th December
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Our Expert Auctioneer

Bryan Baxter is the principle auctioneer for Auction House UK and is one of the most experienced and well known auctioneers in the country, offering circa 1000 lots a year at his rostrum and is a regular on Homes Under the Hammer. With the team at Auction House Bristol and West having conducted over 200 auctions our joint experience and expertise is second to none.
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Local, Regional & National

With our auction room based in Bristol we offer properties from across the city and surrounding towns and villages. With our regional presence we attract properties from Somerset, Bath, Gloucestershire and South Wales. With a national mailing list of over 100,000 buyers and regular national marketing campaigns we attract buyers from far and wide. With our London auction room we have the option of referring lots to the nations capital, where we feel appropriate.

With 40 regional auction rooms we have the ability to sell locally where ever your property is. So make sure you give us a call regardless of where the property is if you think auction is right for you.
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Trusted Multi Award Winning Brand

Across the Auction House group we have won 17 awards in the last 6 years including the Negotiator Magazine Gold awards for Residential Auction House of the Year and Franchise/Network Group of the Year.
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Auction Pedigree

As part of Bristol based MORGAN BEDDOE estate agents Auction House Bristol & West has been selling property via auction since 1991. During this time we have been selling properties throughout the West Country including all the regions cities: Bath, Bristol, Gloucester & Wells. Not forgetting the likes of Cheltenham, Forest of Dean, Stroud, Cirencester, Chippenham, Wotton-Under-Edge, Dursley, Thornbury, Chipping Sodbury, Keynsham, Saltford, Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Portishead, Nailsea, Congresbury, Chew Magna, Shepton Mallet, Wedmore, Burnham-on-Sea, Frome, Midsomer Norton and Radstock.

We are expert advisers and guide vendors as to the most appropriate method of sale which could be by Tender, Invited Offer, Private Treaty or Auction. We have our own estate agency, Morgan Beddoe, providing sales and lettings advice across the city as well as having a network of other estate agents across the region with whom we work.

*Figures provided by the Esential Information Group
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Prominent High Street Offices

Our prominent high street offices on Whiteladies Road, Clifton, provides an excellent base to service all parts of the city as well as the wider region. In addition the high profile location attracts people from all over the region generating a significant number of enquiries from properties advertised in our window displays and interactive 48'' TV screen available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.
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Local Property Experts

Local knowledge and contacts are a vital part of selling a property particularly given the speed in which auction involves. We draw entries from a wide geographical area and are supported by a number of city, rural, market and coastal town Joint Auctioneers who provide entries and assist with viewings. If your property is already on with another agent and you think auction might deliver a more satisfactory outcome get them to talk to us about becoming a partner agent/joint auctioneer.
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Is My Property Suitable for Auction?

This is a question we are frequently asked. The condition of a property plays a big part in the answer to this but is not the be all and end all. There are a number of contributing factors that will decide if auction is right for you and your property. Ultimately speed and transparency play a big part. Auction is the fastest method of sale with properties being offered with as little as three weeks notice. The fact the bidding is public means that there can be no suggestion that the best price was not achieved on the given day, making it an ideal method of sale for executors of estates, trustees, charities and public bodies. When we assess if a property is suitable for auction we look for certain characteristics. Namely: if the property needs work, if it is in a popular area with high demand, close to a good school or university or hospital or major employer. If we can answer yes to two or more of these criteria the the property may be suitable for auction.

We s ell a wide variety of property types from across the residential, land, commercial, investment and agricultural sectors. Many are vacant for improvement, others tenanted or for development.
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What types of buyer attend auction?

Ultimately the answer depends on the types of property being sold. There is a common misconception that you have to be a cash buyer. Whilst this is a huge advantage it is not necessarily the case. Auctions are commonly attended by investors, developers and speculators. However, more often than not we end up selling vacant residential property to an owner occupiers looking to put there own touch on a property. If we think a property is likely to be of interest to a buyer needing a mortgage we will advise the the seller to offer the property with either a 6 or 8 week completion to make it easier for the mortgage to be put in place. It is still possible to complete in the usual 4 week time frame but it is essential that you have a mortgage broker who understands the process. Alternatively there are number of bridging finance options.
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Help and advice

The team at Auction House Bristol & West have a huge amount of experience and will always provide free, friendly no obligation advice, including auction valuations. We are not naive enough to think we have heard and seen it all but between us, and our contacts, we can usually find the answers.
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We Are Now Taking Entries For Our Next Auction

So if you are thinking of selling now or in the future get in touch now and see if auction is right for you

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Benefits of Selling at Auction

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Speed

There is no faster way of selling. The process can take as little as four weeks from instructing us through to an exchange of contract. You will likely bank the proceeds of your sale within 8-10 weeks from going to the market.
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Chance of Success

Auction gives you a greater likelihood of selling your property than by private treaty. In recent years Auction House has sold around 80% of the lots offered. If you need a certain sale you really should consider the auction route.
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Legal and Binding

When the hammer comes down you have exchanged contracts, your buyer is legally committed and can't change his mind. You will be so much better off than with an estates agent's sale where one third or more collapse after they have been agreed.
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Higher Profile Marketing

Your property will be advertised intensively in the local press and proactively sent out to a targeted database of local, regional and national buyers. Your property will be featured in our high quality catalogues which are mailed and emailed to thousands of interested buyers and extensively promoted on the web.
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Open House Viewing Days

We set up special viewing days for your property. Each is hosted by a member of our auctions team who talk knowledgably about the potential that your property offers, and answer all manner of questions from prospective buyers. It is by talking with these viewers that we judge and develop their interest, and help guide you in setting the right Reserve Price.
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Competitive Bidding

Our aim is to generate interest from two or more prospective buyers and to encourage them to bid against each other in the auction room. The process of competitive bidding helps your property to achieve 'best price' on the day. Sometimes buyers are so anxious to acquire a property that they will put in a very strong pre-auction offer - if in our view that figure is unlikely to be reached or surpassed in the Auction Room, we will recommend its acceptance under auction rules, and with a condition that contracts are exchanged in advance of Auction Day.
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Best Price

Often properties achieve a sale price at auction in excess of the Guide Price. Regularly the result is ahead of that which might have been acceptable with a Private Treaty sale, but you can always be sure that it has achieved its best price on the day. This is especially important on Probate properties where Executors have a duty to achieve 'best price'; when sale by auction is chosen this is guaranteed and it's also open to public scrutiny.
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No Renegotiation

With Private Treaty sales the price agreed often isn't the price that you finally receive. With Auction there is no renegotiation, no discounting to take account of survey findings or any last minute gazundering. With Auction your buyer will have fully researched the properties condition prior to bidding and cannot reduce the sale price after the hammer falls.
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Timescale

If you are in a hurry or have a deadline to meet, then Auction could well be right for you. From the outset you will know the date of the Auction and legal completion will usually be set for 28 days thereafter. This timescale is fixed and legally binding to the two parties. Financial pressures and the need to relocate or dispose of a property within a specific time frame can be accommodated and are almost always met with a sale by auction.
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Continuing Tenancy Income

Many investment properties are now being sold by Auction without vacant possession being obtained in advance. By retaining the tenant the vendor will continue to receive rent until completion date and the purchaser will start receiving an income from that date onwards. Auction House sells a wide variety of occupied properties - Regulated Tenancies, Houses in Multiple Occupation, Assured Shortholds and other that are let commercially.

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Buyers 10 Steps to Auction Success

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Buying an auction property is an easy process. We have broken it down into ten steps which are easy to follow. Please take a look at below at our helpful tips. If you still have questions then call us for further advice.
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Know what You Want
Auctions do not work for everyone, so make sure the process is right for you before you get in too deep.

It is vital you know what you want and why you want it - if you are not totally sure on this you should not attempt to buy at auction.
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Keep Searching
Subscribe to newsletters to ensure you keep up to date with all available property lots.

Keep reading local press and visit our website regularly to ensure you are fully aware of all upcoming auctions.

Hear about properties that are right for you as soon as they become available, this gives you the best chance to view options and plan your next move.
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View a Catalogue
View the electronic catalogue on our website or ask for the printed version; we can mail it to you or you can pick one up from our office.

This will contain finalised details of all properties in an upcoming auction - including photos, guide prices and usually a floorplan.

If a catalogue is not available, you can view draft property details on our website or they can be emailed to you on request.
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Open Day Viewing
Try to visit the property on it's first open day. If possible take someone with you who's opinion you value as this will help you make a better judgement on the property.

Auction House Team Members will be available at the Open Day to Talk to answer any questions you have about the property.

Visit the property again - this will allow you to gauge whether the thoughts you had during your initial viewing were accurate.
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Surveys and Reports
Properties sold at auction may not always be in the best condition.

It is important to consider having a survey, quotes or reports from builders and specialist tradesmen before you decide to bid on a property.

Make sure you receive all of these prior to the auction and you have all the information you require before bidding on a property.
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Legal Process
It is important to involve your solicitors in this process at the earliest possible point.

They will inspect the legal packs and other information, such as searches and planning permission - these can be accessed online.

Their advice and expertise could prove invaluable before committing to bid.

Remember once the hammer comes down it's too late to change any terms or your mind.
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Organise Finance
You will need:

10% of the purchase price available on the day of the auction (subject to a minimum on low priced properties)

The remainder of the purchase price and fees in readiness for completion (usually within 28 days of the auction)

You can organise this with your financial adviser, bank or through the use of short-term finance; our recommended associates are Auction Finance or Bridging Finance.

Note: It is important to contact your insurers as after exchange you will be responsible for the insurance of the property.
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Determine Your Bid
Be organised - ensure you determine your budget before the auction and include all costs that will occur after a successful bid, such as professional fees and stamp duty.

There will be an administration fee to be paid to the auctioneers for their services.

Set a maximum bid level before the auction and make sure you stick to it to ensure you do not get carried away and exceed your means.
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Auction Day Tips
Always check before the auction that the property you are interested in has not been withdrawn prior.

Arrive at the auction in plenty of time - auctions can often be very busy with limited space and you should make sure you are in clear view of the auctioneer's rostrum.

Last minute changes to catalogue entries will be handed out on an 'addendum' at the auction.

If you have any queries prior to the start of the auction, please speak to either our auctioneer or a member of the Auction House team.

Ensure you make it clear when you wish to bid on a property by holding up either your hand or a catalogue.

If you wish to bid a different amount than is being offered by the auctioneer, you can shout this out.
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After the Hammer Falls
The fall of the hammer signifies the sale which is legally binding sale.

At this point if you have been successful, you must pay a 10% deposit and sign a memorandum of sale.

Make sure you have forms of ID with you:

either a passport or driving license and

a utility bill

If the property you are interested in does not reach it's reserve and is not sold in the room - speak with a member of the Auction House team and inform them you are still interested. It may be possible for a sale to be completed quickly under auction rules.

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OTHER SERVICES...

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Probate Services

The death of a loved one is a traumatic experience. Even more so when a property has to be sold. At Morgan Beddoe and Auction House Bristol we not only carry out the property valuation, we can arrange for contents valuations, house clearance and much more. This is a service aimed at reducing some of the stress experienced by executors.
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Residential Sales

Buying and selling a home by private treaty can be a particularly stressful experience. With our professional, courteous and friendly service we will guide you through every step. To find out more about our sales service contact us today.
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Financial Services

We understand that financial and mortgage advice is very personal and needs to be tailored to your individual needs, whether you are looking to work out how much you can afford to borrow or the best way to finance that development or auction opportunity we are happy to recommend services independent of us.

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MEET OUR FAMILY...

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The Beddoe's have been selling property in and around Bristol for 25 years. We're sure that we haven't 'seen & heard it all' just yet so please contact us today regarding any of your auction queries....

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David Beddoe, Director, BSc (hons), MNAEA, MNAVA

Having graduated from UWE with a BSc in Building Surveying, David has a wide and varied knowledge of the property industry and contrary to the common perception of estate agents, will always offer straight-talking, frank advice.
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Pete Beddoe, Managing Director, FNAEA, FNAVA

As founding partner and sole proprietor of MORGAN BEDDOE since 1998, Peter has built up a wealth of experience and expertise rivalled by few, having spent most of his working career working in Bristol, Cheltenham and Swindon.
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Sue Beddoe, Company Secretary

Having been the face of Morgan Beddoe since they opened back in 1991, there are few that have dealt with Morgan Beddoe without dealing with Sue.

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WHAT DO THEY SAY ABOUT US...

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Testimonial from Partner Agents

I just wanted to drop you a quick line to say a huge thank you for your assistance in securing a sale on Knightstone Court, as you know Westcoast Properties had been marketing this property for a number of months and at the point we spoke initially we have had two sales abort due to the issues with its short lease. On both occasions sales had been agreed at £70,000. Once the owners agreed to the auction route the process was very straight forward. As you know the property generated a good deal of interest and on the evening achieved £77,000, £7,000 more than we had previously achieved and a whole lot quicker with the property exchanging on the night.

David we as a company will certainly be recommending Auction House - Bristol & Somerset to more of our clients in the future and would once again like to thank you and your team for their support and professionalism over recent weeks.

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Professional and well considered advice

We would to like say how pleased we have been with the help you gave us during the two property transactions. The advice we received was professional and always well considered. The extent of interest that you generated lead to us having a very satisfactory outcome at the auction. We would like to recommend this very well run family business to anyone considering auctioning their property in the future.

Jane and Nigel Lloyd vendors in April auction
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personal and attentive customer service

I have known Peter and David Beddoe for a long time and have used them very successfully in the past with a number of auction sales.. Each sale was successful in achieving an outcome greater than expected - in one case considerably more than was expected. I have also bought through their auction room and made a number of private treaty purchases through their office. The most recent sale was of a rank of 23 lock up garages in Staple Hill and Peter gave me good advice in splitting the lot to achieve a better result. The national coverage of Auction House brought a wide range of interest to the two lots and the result was better than forecast - so very pleasing. Most importantly I have always had personal and attentive customer service from both Peter and David which has been greatly appreciated.
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Auction is second nature

Many thanks once again Peter for the excellent job in the sale of my Mum's property! Thank you for the professional way in which you carried out the formalities that are obviously second nature to you! The fact that a very above average settlement was achieved for the property is obviously very pleasing for myself and my Mum, and indeed yourself! Once again, many thanks (A huge weight off of my mind!)
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Fast and effective sale

Having bought this property as an investment with a long term tenant I decided I wanted to sell it quickly when the tenant decided to leave. Auction meant the property was sold quickly and easily meaning that I was left with no void period. Excellent service 10/10.

Testimonials from Buyers

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Fantastic Venue and Quality Sevice

Having attended many auctions across the country the new venue at Bristol Pavilion together with the service offered by Auction House Bristol and Somerset North made this one of the best auctions I have attended.

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*Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Auction House, Bristol on 0117 946 4949.

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