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Opal Property Auctions

Opal Property Auctions

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Opal Property Auctions provides a structured, transparent approach to online property auctions.

Everything you need to understand how conditional online auctions work — clearly explained, with no hidden surprises. 

Explore our seller and buyer guides below to understand how conditional online auctions work and whether this approach is right for you. 

Sellers

Sell Your Tenanted Property With Speed and Certainty

A smarter way to exit buy-to-let — without evictions or income gaps

If you’re a landlord considering selling your rental property, regulatory change and rising costs may be influencing your decision. Opal Auctions specialises in the sale of tenanted properties using a conditional online auction, designed to deliver speed, transparency, and continuity of income.

Our process is particularly suited to landlords who want to sell with tenants in situ, without disruption and without unnecessary delays.

Why landlords choose Opal Auctions

  • Faster, structured sale
    Our conditional auction process typically completes in around 90 days from launch to completion.
  • No need to evict tenants
    Properties are sold to investors actively seeking ready-made, income-producing assets with tenants in place.
  • No rental voids
    You continue to receive rental income right up to completion.
  • Greater certainty once reserved
    Buyers pay a non-refundable reservation fee and commit to exchanging contracts within an agreed timeframe, reducing the risk of fall-throughs.
  • Clear pricing control
    You set a reserve price, meaning your property will not sell below a minimum figure you approve.

Designed for today's rental market

With ongoing changes to rental regulation, many landlords are reassessing their long-term plans. Our approach provides a practical route to sale that avoids forced vacancies and allows time for an orderly transition.

How the process works (at a glance)

  1.   Your property is listed in an online auction with a reserve price
  2.   Competitive bidding takes place in real time
  3.   Once the reserve is met, the buyer pays a reservation fee
  4.   Contracts are exchanged within a defined reservation period
  5.   Completion follows — with rent paid to you until the end

Want the full details?

  • The auction process
  • Buyer verification
  • Reservation agreements
  • Timescales and FAQs

👉 Download the full Seller's Guide

Buyers

Buy With Confidence Through Conditional Online Auction

A transparent, structured way to secure your next investment property

Buying through a conditional online auction offers a clear and efficient route to purchase — combining the pace of auction with the flexibility of a defined exchange period.

Opal Auctions specialises in income-producing properties, including tenanted investments, giving buyers access to opportunities that are often difficult to secure through traditional channels.

Why buyers choose Opal Auctions

  • Fast, transparent process
    Competitive bidding takes place in real time, with clear pricing and defined timescales from the outset.
  • Time to complete properly
    Once successful, buyers enter a reservation period (typically 20 working days) to finalise legal and funding arrangements before exchange.
  • Buy ready-made investments
    Many properties are sold with tenants in situ, allowing rental income to continue from day one.
  • Clear commitment from all parties
    A reservation agreement and non-refundable buyer fee reduce the risk of gazumping or late withdrawals.
  • Access to professional support
    Buyers are encouraged to take independent legal, financial, and tax advice to ensure they are appropriately structured for their purchase.

How buying works (at a glance)

  1. Register and complete ID verification
  2. Review legal packs and arrange viewings
  3. Bid online in real time
  4. Pay the reservation fee if successful
  5. Exchange contracts within the agreed reservation period
  6. Complete and take ownership

Want the full details?

Download our Conditional Online Auction Buyer Guide for a full breakdown of:

  • Fees and reservation agreements
  • Buyer responsibilities and timelines
  • Bidding mechanics and FAQs
  • Legal documentation and verification

👉 Download the full Seller's Guide

Fees

Seller Fees

We don't charge fees to sellers.

£0

Listing Fee

£95

Property Marketing Fee

Promote your listing on Rightmove and Zoopla

From £145

Legal Pack

We prepare a legal pack so buyers can make informed decisions when bidding on your property: The pack includes:

  • Title Register & Plans
  • Special Conditions of Sale
  • Property/Fixtures & Fittings Forms
  • EPC
  • Planning Documents
  • Lease information
  • Tenancy information
  • Local Authority Searches or Search indemnity insurance 

From £295

Finance Options for Buyers

Buying a property through a conditional online auction requires buyers to have funding arrangements in place within defined timescales.

Opal Property Auctions does not provide financial advice, but we can introduce buyers to independent, FCA-authorised mortgage and property finance brokers who are experienced in supporting purchases made through auction and conditional auction processes.

These partners can help buyers explore appropriate funding options — including buy-to-let mortgages or short-term finance — based on their individual circumstances.

Buyers are encouraged to seek independent legal, financial, and tax advice before bidding or committing to a purchase.

How it works

  • Buyers identify a property of interest
  • If finance is required, we can introduce them to a trusted finance partner
  • Any advice or recommendations are provided directly by the authorised broker, not Opal Property Auctions
  • Buyers remain free to choose their own adviser or lender

Important information

Opal Property Auctions acts as an introducer only. We do not recommend specific financial products or lenders, and we are not authorised to provide regulated financial advice.

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