First Floor Flat, 11 Comet Road, Hatfield AL10 0SY

1 Bedroom, First Floor Flat, 11 Comet Road, Hatfield AL10 0SY

Overview

Hammer Price Homes are pleased to present for sale by online auction this 1 bedroom first floor flat in Hatfield.

The property is accessed via stairs located in its own private rear garden and briefly comprises: To the first floor, an entrance hallway leading to a living room, kitchen, 1 bedroom and a bathroom.

Outside there is a good-sized garden to the rear of the property.

Please note the garage and driveway are not included in the sale. The Freehold of the property, the garage and driveway are all owned by the council and are unregistered with Land Registry.

Auction Details

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

Auction ends – Wednesday 9^th December 2026 at 1:00pm (Subject to anti-sniping).

Bidding Window Opens – Monday 7^th December 2026 at 12:00pm (Bidding will not be possible until this time).

Starting price – £112,000 (Reserve price is higher & unpublished, typically the starting price will be 15 – 20% below the Reserve figure as per our Buyer Terms)

Special Conditions

This sale is recommended for cash buyers only due to the short completion timescales; 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, the tenure, or for any information within the searches. The property is sold as seen.

60 days to complete.

Buyer Registration and 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.

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% of the winning auction price, 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 £420 (Inc. VAT) for the search pack. This is payable at the same time as the reservation fee.

Tenure

Tenure – Leasehold (84 years remaining) – Land Registry documents are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website.

Service Charge: £444.91 per annum

Freeholder Information: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Management pack information – LPE1 has been obtained from the management company and contains useful information regarding the management company rules and charges etc. Please note that any arrears relating to the current owner will be settled by the solicitor handling the probate administration on completion. Arrears will not pass to the buyer. The LPE1 and other supporting documents are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes Website

Section 20 notice: Please see section 20 notice available for download which states Notice of Landlord’s Intention to Enter into a Long-Term Agreement for Repairs & Maintenance.

Please see the Solicitor Enquiry Information Pack uploaded to the Hammer Price Homes website which gives further information on Proposed qualifying works for which Section 20 Consultation has not yet been issued.

Lease: A copy of the lease and other Land Registry documents are available for download.

Please note the garage and driveway are not included in the sale. The Freehold of the property, the garage and driveway are all owned by the council and are unregistered with Land Registry.

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

Searches

Searches have been ordered and will be made 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 £420 (Inc. VAT), this is payable at the same time as the reservation fee. Prospective buyers are to review all searches available prior to bidding.

Other Property Information

This is a probate property and is sold as seen. The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has limited / no knowledge of the property and as such will not be able to answer the usual pre-contract questions or provide a property information form.

The below information has been provided to the best of our knowledge and should not be relied on in full. Services have not been tested and some of the services may be isolated either within the property or in the street.

Council Tax Band – B

EPC Rating – D

Utilities:

Primary source of Water Supply: Assumed Mains

Primary source of Electricity Supply: Assumed Mains

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: Due to the property being on a residential street, it is assumed that it is connected to a public sewer.

Location

The property is situated in a convenient residential area of Hatfield, benefitting from excellent access to local amenities, including The Galleria Shopping Centre, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities. Hatfield railway station is approximately one mile away, providing connections to London and surrounding areas, while nearby bus routes and easy access to the A1(M) make it an ideal location for commuters. The property is also conveniently located for the University of Hertfordshire and local schools.

Proof & Source of funds

In order to satisfy our Anti-Money Laundering obligations, winning bidders are required to complete their source of funds questionnaire within 24 hours of the close of the auction. This will detail how they will finance the purchase and provide supporting evidence as to the source of the funds (such as bank statements).  It is advised that anybody bidding on a property prepares this information prior to taking part in an auction so that it is readily available. See our buyers FAQ’s for further information.

Current proof of funds may also be requested from registered buyers, prior to enabling their account for bidding, as part of our affordability checks.

How to place a bid

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.