AU Australia property term

Property Auction

Western Australia

Plain-English definition

A public sale process in which buyers bid and the property can sell when the reserve price is reached and the highest bid is accepted.

Why this matters to a foreign buyer

Auction contracts are generally binding without a cooling-off period. Complete finance, title, building and contract checks before bidding and know the deposit required.

Learn the WA buying process

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