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Property Auction Course UK 
Learn How to Buy Property Below Market Value

Secure your place on the next Property Auction Course (£97)

Learn how to confidently buy property at auction in the UK — with expert guidance from active investors.

Up to 50% below market value deals are achievable at property auctions, shown with real examples on the course.

What you’ll learn in this course:

  • How to find below-market-value auction deals

  • How to analyse property deals correctly

  • How to read auction legal packs

  • How to finance auction purchases

  • How to bid and secure profitable deals

Property Auctions and Distressed Assets One-Day Intensive Course

Saturday 6th June 2026

London and Live Online

​​Want to learn how to buy property at auction in the UK without costly mistakes?

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Our Property Auction Course teaches you exactly how to:

  • Find below-market-value (BMV) deals

  • Analyse auction properties with confidence

  • Understand legal packs and risks

  • Secure profitable investments

This is practical, real-world training from active property investors, not just educators.

What Will You Learn in This Property Auction Course?

By the end of this course, you’ll know how to:

  • Identify genuine below-market-value opportunities

  • Analyse deals using ROI, yield, and risk metrics

  • Avoid common auction pitfalls that cost beginners thousands

  • Finance auction purchases effectively

  • Bid strategically and secure deals with confidence​

  • Learn why you should seek 'problem properties' which you can fix for maximum capital gain and equity

Real Results From Our Strategies

Real Results from Our Strategies:

  • 60% capital growth in 8 months without refurbishment

  • 47% capital growth in 6 months without refurbishment

  • 46% capital growth in 6 months without refurbishment

  • Many profitable deals secured within weeks and months - see as sample at our track record

  • Raymond Tan's Story

Track Record
60% Capital Gain
Student Success Stories
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​​​​Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal if you:

  • Are new to property investing and want a clear starting point

  • Have attended auctions but feel unsure or overwhelmed

  • Want to specialise in property auctions and distressed assets

  • Are serious about building a profitable UK property portfolio

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What Makes This Course Different?

Unlike some property courses, we focus on real deals and real strategy.

We:

  • Actively invest in UK property auctions and have 18 years experience and an enviable track record

  • Speakers include a qualified solicitor and a bridging and mortgage broker

  • Specialise in distressed and below-market-value opportunities

  • Share practical insights you can use immediately

You’re learning what works right now in the UK market.

Property Auction Course Modules

1. How Property Auctions Work in the UK

Understand the full auction process:

  • Traditional vs modern method auctions (Unconditional v Conditional)

  • Key timelines and legal obligations

  • What happens before, during, and after bidding

2. How to Find Below-Market-Value Auction Deals

Learn where experienced investors actually source deals:

  • Auction catalogues and how to filter the oppotunities from the duds.

  • Distressed sellers (distressed doesn't mean the property needs renovation. It means the seller needs to sell quickly)

  • Hidden opportunities others miss

3. How to Analyse Auction Properties (Avoid Bad Deals)

Discover how to evaluate:

  • True market value

  • Rental yield and ROI

  • Hidden costs and risks

4. How to Read a Property Auction Legal Pack (UK Guide)

Avoid costly mistakes by understanding:

5. Property Auction Risks (and How to Avoid Them)

Learn how to protect yourself from:

6. How to Finance Property Auction Purchases

Understand your options:

  • Cash buying vs bridging finance

  • Mortgages after auction

  • Funding strategies used by investors

7. How to Set Your Maximum Bid (Without Overpaying)

Learn how to:

8. Live Deal Analysis & Real-World Examples

See real properties analysed step-by-step:

  • How experienced investors think

  • What makes a deal worth pursuing

  • Why some deals are rejected

Real Results from Property Auction Investing

Our strategies have helped investors:

  • Buy significantly below market value

  • Increase property value through smart acquisition

  • Build profitable portfolios using auction deals

You’ll learn the same proven approach.​

Why Learn with Distressed Assets?​

We are not just trainers — we are active property investors.

Our experience includes:

  • Buying and selling auction properties

  • Working with distressed assets

  • Navigating legal and financial complexities

  • Day-to-day in the property auction market

  • Extensive experience of having a lettings and property management company

You benefit from real expertise, not theory.

The Property Auctions Course Team

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Claire Farrell

Former Director of Legal at Balfour Beatty Construction, Senior Lecturer in Property & Construction Law at Leeds Beckett University & A Practising Property & Construction Solicitor with 25 Years’ Experience, & a Property Investor.

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Dominic Farrell

A BSc in Economics and an MBA (Defence), property investor, mentor and the author of the UK’s No.1 bestselling property book about auctions, Property Auctions: Repossessions, Bankruptcies and Bargain Properties (4th Edition 2026)

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Josh Lee

CeMap – Mortgage & Bridging Finance. Specialist – The UK Adviser Ltd authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Ref:798920)

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The Detailed Programme For The Day

9:30 - 10:00 Registration 
10:00 - 13:00 Morning Agenda 
 
Distressed Property Investment - Buy property substantially below market value (BMV)

  • What is a distressed asset, and why now is the best time to invest since 2008/2009

  • How to source BMV properties for investment or to sell to others, either for a fee or profit (flip)

  • Buy properties with little cash and flip for profit 

  • Property Call Options explained

  • Creating a viable property strategy, whether for investment, development, or sourcing

 

Popular Investment Strategies. The pros and cons, and which work in 2026 - not all of them do!

  • Freehold houses

  • Leasehold flats

  • Title splits

  • Flipping

  • Off-plan

  • Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

  • Land and Building Development

  • Buy, Refurb, Refinance and Rent (BRRR)

  • Rent to Rent

  • Serviced Accommodation

     

‘Problem’ Properties – How to fix them for substantial capital gain – hold or flip

  • Former cannabis farms

  • Missing freeholder

  • No management company

  • Problem tenants

  • No planning or building regulations

  • Unilateral notices/charges

     

Property Investor Skills

  • Learn to value a property like a professional

  • Understand key investment ratios which make a potentially good investment, OUTSTANDING

  • How to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to get an edge
     

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 
14:00 - 17:00 Afternoon Agenda 
 
Property Auctions – Repossessions, Bankruptcies and Bargain Properties LIVE

  • 50% below market value (BMV) is achievable - illustrated with real-world examples

  • Not all properties at auction offer value. How to sort the outstanding opportunities from the duds

  • Property auction strategies and tactics that work in 2026

  • Navigate the legal pack – fix issues for a huge uplift in value – real-world examples

     

Genuine off-market deals

  • The ‘off-market’ illusion

  • How to source genuine off-market deals. 40% or more below market value (BMV) is achievable

  • Illustrated with real-world examples

  • Sources of Intelligence – Where do you find off-market bargains?

     

Law - how to fix problems for an instant uplift in equity

  • The legal pitfalls to avoid and the legal challenges to embrace

  • Do you buy in a limited company or as an individual?

  • How to manage risk. The risk management matrix 

     

Finance – the latest bridging and mortgage advice

  • Discover the best and most up-to-date sources of finance

  • The latest mortgage and bridging advice from an expert, and also learn how to qualify

  • Crowd or family and friends funding – the legal contract and first charge principle

Conor's Story

Conor was just about to make a big mistake before he came on our property auction course in London. Since then, he hasn't looked back and is not building a good portfolio with in-built equity and high net yields.

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Listen to what he says

Property Auction Course – Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the course suitable for?

Both new and experienced property investors. Whether your goal is to build a rental portfolio, flip properties for profit, replace your income, or source deals for others professionally, the course is structured to deliver value at every level.

What is the difference between attending in person and watching online?

Both formats deliver the full day of content. In person takes place at the London venue on Seymour Street, W2. Live online streams the entire day in real time so you can participate from anywhere in the UK or overseas without travelling.

How much does the course cost?

Both the in-person and online option are £97.

Who teaches it?

Dominic Farrell leads the day — a property investor with over 18 years of experience and author of the UK's number one bestselling book on property auctions.
Legal sessions are delivered by Claire Farrell, a practising solicitor with 25 years of experience.
Finance is covered by Joshua Lee, a CeMAP-qualified mortgage and bridging finance specialist.

Are future dates available?

New dates are added regularly. The next date is 6 June 2026 in London and live online.

For the latest schedule, contact:

Start Learning Property Auctions Today

If you’re serious about building a profitable property portfolio through auctions, this course gives you a proven roadmap.​ Secure your place now and start finding below-market-value deals

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"I attended the one-day property auction course (purely by accident) in 25th November 2023 after coming across Dominic's book Property Auctions: Repossessions, Bankruptcies and Bargain Properties: The Expert's Guide To Success In All Market Conditions (which is an excellent read).


A couple of things struck me about Dominic and his team.


Firstly Dominic is an expert in property trading and especially at buying and selling at property auctions having done it for decades. He clearly understands distressed assets and more importantly where to find these hidden gems and how to evaluate them to see if they are a bargain to be bought or one to walk away from.  He does this with credibility and confidence both for himself and his clients. The fact that his wife Claire is a professional lawyer, and also trainer on the course, is a huge bonus.


Also unique about the one-day event was the exclusivity ie there was only a small group of serious attendees (investors and sourcers) in the group. Unlike conventional events you go to with perhaps 200+ participants where the general idea is to get as many credit cards swiped as possible, this was the exact opposite. In fact in conclusion there was NO hard sell of any kind, none whatsoever. 

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Highly recommended."

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J Khan (London)

"I attended the Distressed Assets property auction course in London 25th November 2023. I had never attended a property course before, however, I had been wanting to invest in property for a while and had never been sure what the best route would be, for me and my circumstances.

 

After attending the seminar, I had a much clearer vision and plan moving forward. The course was packed with information about distressed assets, property auctions, financing and the legal process.

 

It was based on real-life experiences and examples, from genuine people, Dom & Claire. I made some good connections at the course, keeping in touch with like-minded people and sharing stories after the event.

 

And most importantly, made my first investment only 2 weeks later, on a property that ticked all my boxes. Excited for the future, and looking forward to the next weekend long course in Liverpool."

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A Rosenthal (London)

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