When is a public auction useful?
When heirs are legally required to hold a public sale, or for highly sought-after properties where bidder competition can lift the price.
A public sale (voluntary or judicial) is a different path from a direct sale. Compare the facts.
| Criterion | Pandpartners.be | traditional public auction |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline | 4–6 weeks to deed | 8–14 weeks prep + sessions |
| Public visibility | No public listing | Mandatory publication |
| Price risk | Firm offer | Possibly below opening price |
| Costs | Standard deed | Publication + notary + organisation (€2,000–€5,000) |
| Above-market price? | Market-fair | Possible for sought-after assets |
| Sale certainty | 100 % — we self-finance | If no buyer, new session |
| Contents / clearance | Included | Not included |
When heirs are legally required to hold a public sale, or for highly sought-after properties where bidder competition can lift the price.
For most family files: peace, speed and discretion. We handle everything with your notary and you have certainty before the first session would even take place.
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Three siblings, one row house in Antwerp — sold in 17 days
Divorce in Ghent — apartment sold in 28 days, both parties satisfied
Bankrupt bistro in Liège — property and full contents handled in 21 days