Q I am interested in buying a house that is being sold at auction. It seems good value compared to properties marketed by local estate agencies. A There are definitely good deals to be had at auction and the bidding process can be quite exciting, but to avoid any unwanted surprises I would encourage you to investigate the legal pack and contract before the auction. You should be able to get these from the auction house. The legal pack is prepared by the seller’s solicitor and will contain the title deeds, any special conditions of sale and supporting documentation.

Source: The Times November 03, 2017 00:00 UTC