Watch the action live in the auction room!
Publish Date: 13 September 2018
By Priscilla McGregor-Kerr
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I find it very helpful when buying a property out of your usual area
Live Streaming
Today was an exceptionally busy day with 9 auctions available to watch in real time on the EIG live stream channel.
If you can't make it to the auction room in person watching the live stream is the next best thing!
If you are new to the world of property auctions watching one on the live stream feed is a great way to get a helpful insight into what goes on in the auction room and help you feel more comfortable with the process before you're ready to go and bid for yourself at an auction.
Check out the EIG calendar of upcoming auctions available on live stream:
https://www.eigpropertyauctions.co.uk/search/live-stream
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