Property auctions can be exciting. The opportunity to secure a property quickly, avoid lengthy chains and potentially find great value is exactly why more people are buying property at auction UK-wide. But for first-time buyers, auctions can also feel a little intimidating. The good news? Most costly mistakes are entirely avoidable. Here are some of the biggest mistakes first-time auction buyers make - and how to avoid them. The best auction buyers don't have X-ray vision...