Bid at Your Price
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Commercial and industrial auction opportunities are also available.
2
Documents Needed
5
Minutes to Complete
R0
On-Site Registration
20+
Years Auction Experience
Five Minutes, Two Documents, and You’re Done.
Complete the form below to register or pre-register for an Auction Central property auction. Fill in your details, upload your ID and proof of address, and accept the auction terms. Our team will contact you to confirm the auction you are registering for.
Just two documents to get started.
For most buyers, that’s all we need to register you. Bidding on behalf of a company, trust, or another person? See the additional documents below.
01 | Copy of your ID or passport
A clear copy of the bio page. Either the South African ID book, smart card, or passport.
02 | Proof of address
A utility bill, municipal account, or bank statement — less than three months old.
Bidding on behalf of someone else?
If you're bidding for a company, trust, close corporation, or another person, you'll also need to provide:
- Entity documents — CK1/CM1, CIPC registration, or Letters of Authority
- A signed resolution authorising you to bid and sign
- FICA documents for each director, trustee, or member
- A Power of Attorney if bidding on behalf of an individual
Foreign buyers — please get in touch before registering so we can talk you through the additional SARB requirements.
Registration Fees and Deposits
Auction Central operates at measurable scale across property auctions in South Africa, delivering structured residential, commercial and industrial auction campaigns.
On-Site and Venue Auctions
Registration for on-site and venue auctions is generally free, unless otherwise stated in the bidder’s pack.
Online and Telephone Bidding
Online and telephone auctions may require a refundable registration deposit. The applicable amount will always be clearly stated in the bidder’s pack for that auction.
Successful Bidder
When your bid is successful and accepted by the seller, you will be required to sign the auction sale agreement and pay the required deposit / buyer’s premium in accordance with the auction terms.
The successful bidder pays a 10% buyer’s premium plus VAT, equal to 11.5% of the accepted bid price, unless otherwise stated in the bidder’s pack.
Every auction may have its own specific terms, so buyers should always read the bidder’s pack before bidding.
Transparent Bidding. Clear Terms. A Cleaner Transfer Process.
Buyers come to auction for opportunity, speed and clarity. With Auction Central, every property is supported by a bidder’s pack, clear auction terms and a defined registration process, so you can understand the property before you bid and make your decision with confidence.
Bid at Your Price
Auction gives you the opportunity to decide what the property is worth to you. You are not forced into unclear negotiations or hidden counteroffers. You bid openly, you know where you stand, and you choose how far you are prepared to go.
Outstanding Rates, Taxes and Levies Are Addressed
As part of our standard process, outstanding rates, taxes, levies and municipal accounts are addressed prior to transfer by the transferring attorney, unless otherwise stated in the bidder’s pack. This means the buyer receives transfer of the property without historic municipal or levy accounts following them after registration.
Compliance Certificates Are for the Seller’s Account
Each property includes the required electrical compliance certificate, and where applicable, a gas compliance certificate. These certificates are arranged for the seller’s account, unless the bidder’s pack states otherwise.
Vacant Occupation Where Applicable
Where a property is not tenanted, it is generally sold with vacant occupation. This gives buyers a cleaner transfer process and reduces the risk of having to deal with eviction-related issues after purchase.
Any Exceptions Are Disclosed Upfront
Every auction is governed by its own terms and bidder’s pack. If a property is tenanted, if occupation differs, or if any special conditions apply, those details are disclosed in the bidder’s pack before auction day.
What You Need to Pre-Register
• A copy of your ID document or passport • Proof of address dated within the last three months • Your contact details • The property or auction you are registering for • Any additional documents required for company, trust or representative bidding
If you are bidding on behalf of a company, trust, close corporation or another person, additional FICA and authority documents may be required.
Most auctions are free to register for.
On-site and venue auctions are generally free to register for, unless otherwise stated in the bidder’s pack.
Online and telephone auctions may require a refundable registration deposit. The applicable amount will always be clearly stated in the bidder’s pack for that auction.
What You Need to Register
To register as a bidder, you will generally need:
• A copy of your ID document or passport
• Proof of address dated within the last three months
• Your contact details
• The property or auction you are registering for
• Any additional documents required for company, trust or representative bidding
If you are bidding on behalf of a company, trust, close corporation or another person, additional FICA and authority documents may be required.
Registration Fees and Deposits
On-Site and Venue Auctions
Registration for on-site and venue auctions is generally free, unless otherwise stated in the bidder’s pack.
Online and Telephone Bidding
Online and telephone auctions may require a refundable registration deposit. The applicable amount will always be clearly stated in the bidder’s pack for that auction.
Successful Bidder
Pay the required deposit / buyer’s premium in accordance with the auction terms, and sign the auction sales agreement.
Buyer Questions
Can I register at the property on auction day?
What documents do I need to register?
Is there a registration fee?
Online and telephone auctions may require a refundable registration deposit. The applicable amount will always be clearly stated in the bidder’s pack for that auction.
Who pays outstanding rates, taxes, levies or municipal accounts?
Who pays for compliance certificates?
Will the property be vacant?
What if special terms apply to a property?
What happens when my bid is successful?
Bid at Your Price. Buy With Confidence.