Property Auctions

Dominic Farrell · Fourth edition · 2026

Buying Property at Auction Book

Learn how to find, assess and buy auction property with greater confidence.

Property Auctions: Repossessions, Bankruptcies and Bargain Properties

Written by Dominic Farrell, Tuna Fish Property’s Head of Property Sourcing, this practical guide draws on property investment experience dating back to the financial crisis of 2008.

Whether you are preparing for your first auction or refining an established approach, the book explains how to identify opportunities, assess the risks and work through the buying process.

Real case studies connect the principles with actual purchases, showing the thinking behind investment decisions in rising, falling and quieter markets.

Inside the book

Find and shortlist opportunities

Use a structured approach to identify, analyse and filter auction properties before deciding which deserve closer attention.

Prepare for viewings and bidding

Understand the practical buying process and develop a considered approach before committing your money.

Understand finance and the legal process

Explore the funding and auction legal considerations that need attention before you bid.

Learn from real purchases

See how the principles apply to actual property investments, whether the aim is rental income, refurbishment or resale.

Build your knowledge before you buy

A low guide price is only the starting point. The book helps you look beyond it, ask better questions and make more informed property investment decisions.

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Tuna Fish Property · Property auctions

Buying and selling at auction, with experienced support

From finding an investment property to preparing a sale, Tuna Fish Property helps you understand the auction process and make informed decisions.

Director Dominic Farrell is the author of Property Auctions: Repossessions, Bankruptcies and Bargain Properties, now in its fourth edition for 2026. You can find details of the book further down this page.

For buyers and investors

Buying Property at Auction

We help source investment properties at auction across Liverpool, Merseyside and Wirral, as well as throughout the United Kingdom.

Working with Distressed Assets, we draw on practical experience of buying and developing property to help you assess opportunities and understand the steps involved.

We also run property auction workshops in London and Liverpool, with live online access for participants elsewhere in the UK and overseas.

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For property owners

Selling Property at Auction

An unconditional auction can provide a structured route to sale, with a clear timetable and competitive bidding. The right approach depends on your property, circumstances and expectations.

A defined timetable

Completion is often scheduled around 28 days after exchange, although the contract sets the actual deadline. Marketing and preparation take additional time.
Buyers bidding openly

Competitive bidding can help establish what buyers are prepared to pay. The result depends on demand, presentation and realistic pricing.
A clear sale process

The auction method, marketing, legal pack and reserve price can be considered before the property is offered for sale.
A binding agreement

In an unconditional auction, the sale becomes legally binding when contracts exchange. A failure to complete can have financial consequences.