Auction Property Review
Independent due diligence for auction buyers before you bid.
What's Included
Auction surveys often highlight serious-sounding risks but stop short of explaining:
what the issues actually are,
what remedial work is likely,
and what that work might cost in practice.
We help auction buyers understand the root causes of the issues by reviewing the survey, carrying out a targeted site visit, and producing a clear due diligence pack setting out likely remedial works and cost ranges.
This allows buyers to assess risk properly before bidding.
Who's this for?
Cash buyers or buyers using bridging finance
Buyers with a specific auction lot identified
Buyers who already have a survey and need clarity on condition and cost
Not suitable for general enquiries or buyers without a survey or identified property.
Our 3-step approach
A simple, independent process from start to finish
01
Survey and Auction Pack review
We begin by reviewing:
The auction pack
The existing survey and any reports
Listing details and available photographs
This allows us to identify the key risks raised by the survey and determine what further investigations are justified.
02
Site Visit and Inspection
Based on the survey findings, we arrange a focused site visit by the appropriate specialist (e.g. structural, damp, drainage).
- the nature of the defect,
- its likely cause,
- and the extent of remedial work required.
03
Final Due Diligence Pack
Following the inspection, we prepare a concise due diligence pack setting out:
The confirmed condition issues
The likely remedial works required
Indicative cost ranges and order of magnitude
Practical constraints or unknowns to be aware of
This is intended to support an informed bidding decision, not replace professional or legal advice.
What makes us different
We are not contractors and we don’t benefit from recommending work.
Our role is to assess condition risk objectively, scope what may need fixing, and estimate likely costs, without any incentive to overstate or understate the problem.
This independence is critical in auction scenarios, where buyers need clear-eyed advice under time pressure.
Surveys are designed to identify risk and limit liability, not to explain what issues mean in practice.
As a result, many auction surveys flag worst-case scenarios.
We analyse survey findings in depth, use site inspections to clarify them, and translate technical risk into practical understanding and remedial actions.
Listing defects is easy. Understanding what actually needs to be done, how extensive the work is likely to be, and what it might cost is harder.
Our team of specialists and the due diligence pack focuses on:
likely remedial works
realistic scope
indicative costs
so buyers can assess risk properly before bidding.
Timing and Pricing
100% Independent | Fast Turnaround | Trusted by London Professionals
Typical turnaround: within 48 hours of site visit
Same day quote
Specialist site inspections are included and agreed in advance
Case Study
End-terrace flat, London
Purpose-built flat sold at auction. Internally dilapidated but structurally intact.
Issue
The survey flagged significant mould growth around windows and raised concerns about damp and poor internal conditions.
The owner considered the flat “as expected for auction condition”, but the buyer was concerned about whether the issue was systemic or costly to resolve.
What we did
Reviewed the survey and listing information
Scoped a targeted inspection focused on damp and mould around window openings
Assessed likely causes rather than relying on surface symptoms
Findings
Damp was consistent with condensation rather than penetrating or rising damp
Contributing factors included over-occupancy, poor heating, inadequate ventilation, and a failed window seal
Mould growth was localised around window sills and reveals
Outcome
We set out a clear remedial scope including:
replacing the affected window with double glazing and trickle vents
reinstating functional radiators and adequate heating
removing existing mould
improving ventilation management
Buying an auction property in London? Get the truth before you commit.
A complete, independent due diligence process.
Fill in the form below or email info@surveyremedy.co.uk with:
The auction link
The survey report
We’ll confirm suitability, access requirements, timing, and fee.
You can also call us at 020 8050 2537