How to instruct us and what happens next
Instructing a solicitor promptly is essential when buying at auction. At Versus Law, we specialise in auction transactions and offer a streamlined process to get things moving quickly — often on the same day as the auction.
Here’s what to expect when you instruct us:
Step 1: Initial Contact
Get in touch by phone, email or through our website at www.versuslaw.co.uk.
- If you haven’t yet bid, we can review the legal pack in advance and provide risk-based advice.
- If you have won, we’ll prioritise your file immediately to meet the 14- or 28-day completion deadline.
- Let us know the property address, the auction house, and whether you’ve already won or are considering bidding.
Step 2: Onboarding and Identity Checks
- Proof of your identity and address (e.g. passport and utility bill)
- Details of your lender or bridging finance (if applicable)
- Signed terms of engagement confirming our instructions and fees
- Corporate documents if buying as a company
Step 3: Legal Work Begins
- We’ll review the memorandum of sale, special conditions of sale, and TR1 transfer deed
- We’ll order priority searches or use indemnity policies if time is limited
- We’ll liaise with seller’s solicitor and your lender or broker
- You’ll receive regular updates and a completion checklist
Step 4: Completion and Registration
- We’ll arrange transfer of funds on time
- Submit SDLT return and register with HM Land Registry
- You will receive confirmation of ownership and final paperwork
Summary: Instructing us is simple — and acting quickly helps protect your investment. We manage auction purchases every day and understand the urgency involved.










