After the auction - How TOPS can help

TOPS Auction House in conjunction with other TOPS related brands can offer just as much help after the auction as it does during the run up to it, as we have expertise in other valuable and important areas. Whatever future plans you might have for the property, we always welcome the opportunity to discuss with successful buyers what follow up services could be useful to them and to provide these in a beneficial manner.

Here’s how we have managed to help others in the past and some testimonial comments too.

Properties for Improvement
Our Auction and Residential teams work very closely with a large number of refurbishment specialists and individuals who acquire property for repair and rental, or as a project for improvement and re-sale. We can advise on specification, which segment of the market to target and a property’s value once the work is completed. We give advice on rent levels and the style and content of furnishings. A good number of our Auction buyers appoint TOPS Rentals to find a tenant and manage the property post refurbishment. Alternatively, if resale is the preferred way forward, our local TOPS Residential office will be pleased to provide a market appraisal and an effective and competitively priced selling service. For higher valued properties our Prestige and Fine & Country branches offer bespoke marketing services to ensure that your property reaches the right buyers

Tenanted Properties
Where a Letting Agent’s services are required TOPS is regularly chosen by Auction buyers. We can review the rent levels being received, carry out a hand over inspection and draw up a full inventory for damage deposit purposes. We have a maintenance team who can be called upon to undertake running repairs, we are ARLA and NALS registered, and have a reputation for service To get your property ahead of the TOPS Rentals will even give advice prior to the Auction day should this be required.

Building and Development
Our New Homes team will be pleased to advise Auction buyers either prior or subsequent to their purchase. We regularly assist in the preparation of development appraisals, give market based suggestions for improving the housing mix and help during the pre-planning process. We have the capability to prepare a wide variety of appraisals and give guidance on interior specification, elevation treatment and supply a competitor report should this be required. The TOPS New Homes team can support you through the project or be called in at different stages, and you can select from a pick and mix service package.

Mixed Use Properties
TOPS works closely with several commercial agents and we can introduce you to a business transfer agent or within TOPS, can provide you with whatever Residential sales service you might require. Our Survey department can assist with valuations, our Rentals team with any tenancy matters and property management issues too.

“This was not an easy property to sell as it is of non-traditional construction and had a sitting tenant. You achieved more than I had expected, thanks once again - you did me proud.”

“I had what I thought was an unsaleable property as it had severe structural defects, but through your expert advice, comprehensive advertising and professional approach we achieved a sum far higher than I ever thought possible. My gratitude to you all.”