Buying a property at auction can look daunting from the outside. Legal Packs, guide prices, deposits, bidding, finance and fixed completion dates can make the process seem complicated. But once you understand the stages involved, it becomes much easier to navigate. Whether you're buying an investment, a renovation project or somewhere to call home, this guide takes you through the property auction process from first search to collecting the keys. The winning bid starts long b

At AffordaBid, we follow the Common Auction Conditions (4th Edition) - and we build clarity on top of them. Because at auction, success isn’t just about what you bid. It’s about what you agree to. Every smart bidder starts here - reviewing the legal pack in detail. Understanding the Common Auction Conditions (CAC) Most UK property auctions operate under the Common Auction Conditions (4th Edition) and AffordaBid follows these rules to ensure a consistent and recognised framewo