Detached Dormer Bungalow (Fire damaged), 18 Blackmore Lane, Bromsgrove, B60 1AB

Overview

Hammer Price Homes are pleased to present for sale by online auction this detached dormer bungalow in Bromsgrove. The sale is strictly open for cash buyers only.

The building is severely fire damaged and will likely be seen as a building plot with the current dwelling needing demolishing. Due to the condition, the property will not be mortgageable and for this reason, this sale is strictly open for cash buyers only.

The property was a detached, dormer bungalow. Due to the extent of the damage, we cannot be sure of the internal layout / amount of bedrooms, bathrooms or reception rooms.

The property rests on a good-sized plot with gardens to the front, side and rear and a detached garage. Please see the title plan available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website for boundary information.

Due to the condition of the property, it has been deemed unsafe to enter and as such we are not carrying out viewings. The site of the property is currently surrounded by secure, green security fencing. We would encourage any prospective buyers to visit the site and view the property from behind the security fencing. Do not enter the site past the green fencing.

The steel fencing is rented, and we will work with the buyer to arrange a time for it to be removed post completion. There may be an option for the new buyer to continue the rental agreement.

There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property (including anything of a structural nature), for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any information within the searches. The property is sold as seen on the advertising photographs and from viewing from behind the green security fencing. Any planning applications should be made post completion.

Due to the condition of the property, it has been deemed unsafe to enter and as such we are not carrying out viewings. If you are looking to bid on the property, then please register as a buyer on the Hammer Price Homes website and call the office on 020 3814 1888 to discuss further.

Location

This property is ideally situated close to Bromsgrove High Street and its fantastic array of amenities including shops, restaurants and pubs as well as doctors, dental surgeries and schools. For the commuter, the property also offers good access to the regions road network with the main A38 being just short drive away which then gives access to both the M5 and M42 motorways.

Special Conditions

This sale is strictly open for cash buyers only as due to the condition the property, the property is unmortgageable. There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property (including anything of a structural nature), for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any concerning information within the searches. The property is sold as seen, as per the advertising photographs and from viewing behind the green security fencing. Any planning applications should be made post completion.

50 days to complete.

Tenure

Tenure – Freehold –There are 2 titles that make up the full extent of the boundary. Both title documents and title plans are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website. Any application to merge titles would be done by the buyer, post completion. A copy of the Deed of Grant dated 28/03/1980 is also available to download from the Hammer Price Homes website.

Other information

The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property and therefore has limited knowledge. The below information has been provided to the best of our knowledge and should not be relied on in full. Please note due to the nature of the property some of the services may be isolated.

Council Tax Band – We believe this is not currently applicable whilst the property is derelict

EPC Rating – EPC unable to be carried out due to the condition

Utilities:

Primary source of Water Supply: Assumed Mains

Primary source of Electricity Supply: Assumed Mains

Primary source of Gas Supply: Assumed Mains Gas

Source/s of heating: Unknown

Primary arrangement for Sewerage/Drainage: Foul and Surface water from the property drains into a public sewer (information taken from the Regulated Drainage & Water Search).

Searches

Searches are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website prior to the bidding taking place. The winning bidder will be required to pay for the search pack which is £300 (Inc. VAT), this is payable at the same time as the reservation fee. Prospective buyers are to review all searches available prior to bidding.

Auction Details

** Strictly open for cash buyers only. 50 days to complete**

Auction ends – Thursday 24^th October 2024 at 1:30pm (Subject to anti-sniping).

Bidding Window Opens – Tuesday 22^nd October 2024 at 12:00pm (Bidding will not be possible until this time).

Starting price – £80,000 (Reserve price is higher & unpublished, typically the starting price will be 15 – 20% below the Reserve figure as per our Buyer Terms)

Fees

All fees are payable by bank transfer only (we do not take card payments).

Reservation Fee – Please note that there is a Reservation Fee (3.6% Including VAT subject to a minimum fee of £3,600 Including VAT) payable by the buyer within 2 hours of winning the auction. The reservation fee does not constitute part of the sale price, this is the auctioneer’s fee and is to be paid over & above the sale price paid to the Vendor.

Searches –The buyer is required to pay £300 (Inc. VAT) for the search pack. This is payable at the same time as the reservation fee.

Viewings

Due to the condition of the property, it has been deemed unsafe to enter and as such we are not carrying out viewings. If you are looking to bid on the property, then please register as a buyer on the Hammer Price Homes website and call the office on 020 3814 1888 to discuss further. We would encourage all prospective purchasers to view the site from behind the green security fencing before bidding as the property is sold as seen.

How to make an offer

Offers can only be made via the online auction in the form of a bid once the bidding window has opened. No offers will be accepted outside of the auction process.

Once a sale has been agreed (STC) and a price agreed then no further price negotiation will take place. This sale price is fixed at the winning auction price and the buyer honoured to pay it. Any subsequent attempt by the buyer to contact the vendor direct to renegotiate on price would hold the buyer in breach of our terms. Should the buyer withdraw then they may have to forfeit the reservation fee. Please read the buyer terms and FAQ’s on the site for more details.

This is a probate property. The property is sold as seen, as per the advertising photographs and from viewing behind the green security fencing. The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property so may not be able to answer the usual pre-contract questions or provide a property information form.