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.
Comparison
Pandpartners vs. public auction — which suits your case?
A public sale (voluntary or judicial) is a different path from a direct sale. Compare the facts.
Side-by-side
| 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 is Pandpartners smarter?
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.
Frequently asked questions
Until final adjudication, a private sale remains possible. We often submit a comparison offer before a scheduled session.
Between €2,000 and €5,000 for the seller (publication, notary, organisation).
A second session is held, sometimes at a reduced opening price.
— 06
Request your offer
No obligation, confidential, reply within 24 hours.
- No obligation: you only decide after a written offer
- No agent fees — our price is net
- Full payment via notary — deposit possible on escrow account when urgent
- You never pay us anything upfront (no file or valuation fees)
- Exact address is optional
- Discreet for inheritance, divorce or bankruptcy
- Phone contact within 4 hours
- Offer usually within 24 hours
4.8/5· 247 verified reviews
Proof · 3 recent files
All cases Case · Inheritance
Three siblings, one row house in Antwerp — sold in 17 days
17 days Antwerp-North
Read case
Case · Divorce
Divorce in Ghent — apartment sold in 28 days, both parties satisfied
28 days Ghent-Saint-Pierre
Read case
Case · Bankruptcy
Bankrupt bistro in Liège — property and full contents handled in 21 days
21 days Liège-centre
Read case
- No commitment
- Address optional
- No visit without appointment
- Discreet for inheritance / divorce