Second floor, 1 bedroom flat, 18 Willowbrook Road, Southall, UB2 4RQ

Overview

Hammer Price Homes are delighted to present for sale by online auction this vacant & chain free, second floor, 1 bedroom flat in Southall, London. Recommended for cash buyers only.

The accommodation briefly comprises: an entrance hall, leading to a lounge/dining room, kitchen, bedroom and wet room.

Please see ‘Tenure/Management Information’ section for tenure, freeholder information, management pack information, service charges and ground rent.

This sale is recommended for cash buyers only due to the general condition; we feel it may be difficult to obtain lending via a traditional mortgage on the property. 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, for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any concerning information within the searches. The property is sold as seen with 60 days to complete.

Prospective buyers are to obtain their own independent legal advice in relation to the Property, the Tenure and Management information prior to taking part in the auction.

To view this property please visit the Hammer Price Homes website, register your details, and book in for an open day.

Location

The property is situated within close proximity to local shops, schools and amenities, and is only a short walk to the Grand Union Canal. The property benefits from good transport links and is only a short commute away to Southall Train station with direct links to central London, along with good motorway links to the M25, the M4 and M40.

Special conditions

This sale is recommended for cash buyers only due to the general condition; we feel it may be difficult to obtain lending via a traditional mortgage on the property.  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, for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any concerning information within the searches. The property is sold as seen with 60 days to complete.

Tenure/Management Information

Tenure: Leasehold (86 years remaining). Land Registry information and a copy of the original Lease dated 22.11.1982 is available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website and should be reviewed prior to bidding.

Freeholder Information: The Council of the London Borough of Ealing.

Management Information: Ealing Housing and Environment have provided a Service Charge Estimate for the Year of 2024/2025, a copy of the letter dated 13.03.2024 is available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website and should be reviewed prior to bidding. The information provides a breakdown of the annual service charge dated 1^st April 2024 to 31^st March 2025, and also provides information with regards to Major Works and a copy of the Certificate of Insurance.

Ealing Housing and Environment have provided a Landlord’s Notice of Intention to Enter into Four Qualifying Long-Term Agreements dated 23.02.2024 and is available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website and should be reviewed prior to bidding.

Annual Service Charge: £1,173.92 for the period of 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025

Ground Rent: £10 per annum.

Prospective buyers are to obtain their own independent legal advice in relation to the Property, the Tenure and Management information prior to taking part in the auction.

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 – A

EPC Rating – C

Accessibility – The flat is located on the second floor with stepped access only.

Utilities:

Primary source of Water Supply: Assumed Mains Water

Primary source of Electricity Supply: Assumed Mains Electricity

Primary source of Gas Supply: Mains Gas Supply (information taken from EPC Certificate)

Source/s of heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas (information taken from EPC Certificate)

Primary arrangement for Sewerage/Drainage: Assumed connected to a Public Sewer

Searches

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

Online Auction Details

** Recommended for cash buyers only. 60 days to complete**

Auction ends – Thursday 6th June 2024 at 1:00pm (Subject to anti-sniping)

Bidding Window Opens – Tuesday 4th June 2024 at 10:00am (Bidding will not be possible until this time)

Starting price – £60,000 (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% Inc. VAT subject to a minimum fee of £3,600 Including VAT) is 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

To view the property please visit the Hammer Price Homes website, register as a buyer and book in for a viewing. Bidding is only permitted for those who have viewed. Viewers must stick to their time precisely.

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 and is sold as seen. 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.