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Special conditions of sale
Additional terms beyond the standard auction conditions that shift extra obligations onto the buyer — usually buried in the legal pack.
In simple terms
Extra clauses the seller adds — often costs they want the buyer to absorb.
Example
A special condition might add the seller's legal fees (£1,500) and a search pack (£400) to the buyer's bill. Add these to your real purchase price.
If you're buying
Read every special condition before bidding. They can quietly add thousands to your costs.
If you're selling
Use sparingly — too many specials reduce competitive bidding.
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