In part two of this series on buying property, we explore the ins and outs of purchasing at auction. Marshall White’s Ben Bongiorno explains to the Bongiorno Group’s Nick Fennessy what makes auctions legally binding, the critical differences between conditional and unconditional offers, and the often-misunderstood three-day window around auction day.
Ben also unpacks what happens when a property is passed in, how negotiations unfold behind closed doors, and why vendor expectations play such a crucial role. For buyers, understanding these steps can be the difference between securing your dream home and making a costly misstep.
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