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How to register and bid

If you wish to bid at our next auction you will need to pre-register and submit your debit card details (these details are held securely with our provider Opayo and payment is only taken from the winning bidder). Registration will open for each auction around 6 weeks beforehand. For most auctions, you can register to bid in person, by proxy, online, or by phone. However, some auctions are live-streamed only, meaning in-person bidding is not available. You will receive an initial email confirming receipt of your registration, but please note early registrations may not be processed until 3 weeks before the auction.

Our registration system enables you to create an account with Auction Passport to save your details and make it easier to register for each auction. You still need to register for each auction, select the Lots you are interested in and submit your debit card details. Please ensure you name all parties who will be named on the contract when completing your application. You will need to complete an online anti-money laundering (AML) check as part of our requirements for HMRC. If you create an account you will only need to complete an AML check on your first application and every 12 months thereafter – please log back in to your same account.

When you register your debit card with Opayo, they will authenticate and securely store your card details, but NO payment will be taken unless you are a successful purchaser. In the event that you make a purchase we will automatically take a payment from your registered card. You must therefore ensure you have sufficient funds in your bank account for the 10% deposit, subject to a minimum of £5,000 plus the buyer’s premium of £1,500 inc. VAT (£1,250 plus VAT). There is a maximum amount we can automatically take from your card and you must be available by telephone on the auction day to make a top-up payment if required. If you do not register your card details with Opayo prior to the auction, you will not be able to bid. Please note, it is now a requirement that all online payments are checked via 3D security. This is setup with your bank and will usually involve confirming your payment registration via text message or within your online banking app. If you are bidding on behalf of a company and don’t have a debit card, you can alternatively transfer your funds to our client account in advance of the auction. If you are bidding from overseas you must transfer your funds in advance. Please contact us to discuss your circumstances and we will explain the process further. It is your responsibility to ensure you have completed all of your pre-auction checks which should include viewing the property, reading the legal pack (which can include costs in addition to the purchase price), checking the addendum for any changes to the catalogue, reading the important information, common auction conditions and remote bidding terms and conditions as well as arranging a survey and your finances (if applicable). Please note that Sheldon Bosley Knight Auctions cannot be held responsible for internet/connection/communications problems which stop you from being able to bid for any of our auction properties. If you would like more information on property auctions or further advice on bidding remotely, please contact the auction team on either 01163 087 744 or 01789 867 123, email [email protected] or click here to see how we can help.

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Sheldon Bosly Knight Auctions were very professional, organised, efficient and polite throughout the buying process. Hats off to Will Glendenning for his assistance and support before, during and following up on completion. Thank you!

Mark Matthews

Really wonderful experience. All the staff have been incredibly helpful throughout, especially Will, and have made us feel informed but calm throughout the entire auction process. We can't wait to move into our new home.

Amy Heynes

Just incredibly grateful for the support and help in navigating through the whole process. The advice that we recieved helped us to achieve a sale, and we would like to extend our thanks to everyone: Matt, Will, Jess, Noel and Chloe, thank you!

Elinor Morton

I can’t thank Will Glendening enough, he is charged with representing the vendors by his employers ,quite rightly so. In our recent purchase through post auction process he did exactly that, but also as the purchasers we will always be greatful for his professional, honest and straight forward help and advise in enabling my wife and I to secure the property. Thank you Will !!!!!

Richard Stoddard

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