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House Auction

Sunday, 1 January 2006 12:00 AM

This show is no longer in production although repeats may still be being screened. The information below is archive material.

House Auction explores the exciting and nerve-shredding world of buying a property at auction.

Given that investment in a home is likely to be the single-most expensive outlay a person is likely to make, the split-second decision arena of the auction is a stressful place to be.

Property expert presenters James Gibbons, Emma Basden and Eleanor Davies examine and advise house-hunters making a foray into the house auction, giving them tips on how to bag a bargain home.

House auctions used to be primarily the preserve of property developers, but more and more members of the public have been utilising them to try and bag a cheap, dream home.

However, it can be a risky business, because even after carrying out costly surveys on a wanted property, a must for the safe-buyer, an auction can spiral beyond one's means of paying for the house.

Which all makes for television that is both exciting and informative about what steps to take when approaching a house auction.

Presenters
James Gibbons, Emma Basden and Eleanor Davies.

Good for?
Realising that visiting an estate agents is not the only way to buy a property, and that there are some bargains to be bid for. Provides useful tips on how to approach a house auction oneself.

Where?
Channel 4

When?
Daytime

See House Auction's website for more information.

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