Home Auctions

Buying at Auction

Andrew Craig partners with the North East’s largest Auction House, Agents Property Auction. Our Auctions have been held publicly in an auction room since we started in 2010, however due to Covid-19 they are currently being held online. The Auction format is the same, but more accessibility is given to buyers as you can bid from wherever you are in the World.

Our live online auctions have properties for everyone from first time buyers, downsizers, up sizers, looking for a holiday home, development opportunity, buy to let investment, commercial, land, the list is endless. The process is simple, transparent, quick and secure. Our sellers are motivated to sell and have priced their properties accordingly. Bidding is available 24/7 from the comfort of your home! Our team are here to give advice so contact us on 0191 226 1222 email auction@andrewcraig.co.uk 7 days a week.

Benefits of Buying at Auction

Quick and Easy Process

Bid online from wherever you are.

Quick and Secure Transaction

Auction completion has a fixed timeframe of 28 or 56 days, compared to private treaty which takes on average 6 months for completion. There are no surprises and no quicker way to buy a house.

Exchange of contracts normally happens at the fall of the gavel with a set date for completion. This is usually within 28 or 56 days, whereas a private treaty sale on average takes 16-20 weeks, sometimes longer!

Security

If you bid and win, you’ve won. At the fall of the gavel, the seller and purchaser enter a binding agreement legally committing them to complete the transaction. This means the seller and buyer both cannot change their minds.

Buy with a Mortgage

You have a 28 or 56 day completion scale, meaning you have time to arrange your finances and find a mortgage, although many buyers arrange their finance before the auction. Andrew Craig partner with Mortgages now and can help you with any financial advice that you may need.

Speed

Most properties going to auction have legal packs ready for prospective buyers to look through before the auction, this speeds up the conveyancing process as you don’t have to wait for solicitors responses to your queries

Fees

Many Auction Houses charge a large fee, called a buyer’s premium, to the buyer but APA do not do this. On the day of the Auction the buyer pays a deposit and an administration fee, the deposit you pay comes off the purchase price upon completion.

Guide to Buying at Auction Properties for Sale

We've gathered some frequently asked questions which you might find useful as well.

Buying at Auction FAQ

Contemplating a move?

If you're contemplating a move, the best starting point is to get an idea of the market value. We are always happy to visit, at a time to suit and give you our professional opinion on price, the current market, presentation, and marketing strategy.

There is no charge or obligation whatsoever, and any discussions we have are in complete confidence.

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Client Reviews

Kate O 2nd Nov 2026
A huge thank you to Andrea Basham for all her help with buying my first home! She was so friendly, helpful and supportive throughout the whole process, always happy to answer any questions and keep me updated. She made what could have been a..."
Megan Snowball 30th Oct 2026
Thank you to the team at Andrew Craig for helping us purchase our new home! We’re so pleased to have reached this milestone and really appreciate the support along the way. Thank you for being part of such an exciting chapter for us. Megan &..."
Dorothy Stewart 30th Oct 2026
Julie Hall made the sale of the property go through so smoothly with her expert help and guidance. Nothing was a bother to her. She was my go to when I needed help. A huge thank you to her.
Nyah Sinclair 21st Oct 2026
We recently bought our first home through Andrew Craig, and we honestly can't thank Jackie, Andrea, Chris, and the whole team enough. They made what could have been a stressful experience much easier, always keeping us updated and ensuring we felt..."
steve tuck 19th Oct 2026
Staff were exceptional from the first meeting for the valuation through to dropping the keys off when sale completed,,everything was explained at each stage and Alison was the go between towards the end who dealt with every solicitors enquiry etc..."
Levi Monaghan 13th Oct 2026
Had a great experience selling our home with Andrew Craig. We had a few agents come to value and we chose AC because they demonstrated a really excellent knowledge of our local area. Darren came to value and we dealt mostly with Jessica during the..."
Zoe Kimpton 12th Oct 2026
From start to finish Andrew Craig have been brilliant. Darren came out to look at my property initially and he was very helpful and knowledgeable. From the point of putting the property on the market, Andrew Craig were great. Communication was very..."
Julie 9th Oct 2026
Used Boldon office when purchased a property. Both Alex and Julie are very approachable, friendly and helpful. Alex showed us around a few properties before our final one, she has patience of a saint. Always there to answer our questions. Julie was..."
melony bramwell 30th Sep 2026
What an amazing experience with this estate agent. Communication was great from the minute I made the enquiry to the sale being completed. Everyone I dealt with was professional, communication was fantastic and regular updates meant I was kept..."
Joe Avary 25th Sep 2026
Just closed on my new flat, and I must say it was an entirely amazing experience with Andrew Craig in South Shields. Hayley and the rest of the team were very attentive and responsive to my concerns through the whole process. They walked me through..."

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"A huge thank you to Andrea Basham for all her help with buying my first home! She was so friendly, helpful and supportive throughout the whole process,..."

Kate O

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"Thank you to the team at Andrew Craig for helping us purchase our new home! We’re so pleased to have reached this milestone and really appreciate the..."

Megan Snowball

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"Julie Hall made the sale of the property go through so smoothly with her expert help and guidance. Nothing was a bother to her. She was my go to when I..."

Dorothy Stewart

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"We recently bought our first home through Andrew Craig, and we honestly can't thank Jackie, Andrea, Chris, and the whole team enough. They made what could..."

Nyah Sinclair

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"Staff were exceptional from the first meeting for the valuation through to dropping the keys off when sale completed,,everything was explained at each..."

steve tuck

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"Had a great experience selling our home with Andrew Craig. We had a few agents come to value and we chose AC because they demonstrated a really excellent..."