Coventry And Warwickshire March 2020 Meeting 

How to buy at auction, and why now is a good time to do so - David Sandeman

At this month's pin meeting David Sandeman will be focusing on how to buy at auction, and why now is a good time to do so. This is a great strategy to find some bargain priced property but you have to know what you are doing.

Many amateurs end up paying too much at auctions or even worse buying property that is in an auction because no one else wants it. During David's presentation you will learn how to avoid the classic mistakes which will save you a fortune when buying at auction. Learn from the expert!

David’s fast moving and entertaining presentation will cover the following:

•     Size and scope of the market
•     How to source the properties
•     What to look out for
•     Due diligence required
•     How to spot a bargain
•     Buying prior to auction
•     Bidding in the room
•     Unsold and withdrawn lots
•     Do’s and don’ts
•     Examples of auction deals that have gone wrong!
•     Examples of deals that have made a lot of money
•     Questions

This is going to be a very informative talk so book your place NOW!

ALSO... The Journey to Zero-Carbon Housing - Ian Pritchett

Climate Change is real and we are hearing about the consequences almost every day.

Ian has been pioneering eco-buildings for almost 20 years. During that time he has worked on hundreds of eco-houses as well as numerous non-domestic buildings for the likes of Adnams Brewery, The Wine Society, Marks & Spencer and The Science Museum. 

During his presentation, Ian will cover:

• How can we mitigate the effects of Climate change?
• What is Zero-Carbon Housing?
• Why do we need to deliver it?
• How can we deliver it?

Ian is based near Oxford and is now working to make Oxfordshire the first “One Planet Living” county in the world.