Legal requirements for a transaction by auction
General rules for conducting an auction of goods (chattel auction)
You must follow certain rules when conducting a chattel auction. Find out about receiving the goods, running the auction and completing the sale.
Auctioning a property
You must follow specific rules when conducting an auction. Find out about setting a reserve price, registering bidders and accepting vendor bids.
Selling a used car by auction
You must follow certain rules for the auction of a used vehicle. Find out about preparing for auction, conducting the auction and completing the sale.
Auctions of agricultural goods (including livestock)
You must be a chattel auctioneer to auction agricultural goods and livestock. Find the rules, including specific rules for livestock auctions.
Identify yourself as an auctioneer
You must identify yourself as an auctioneer. Find out the rules about disclosing your identity and keeping licences for inspection..
Disclose your interests as an auctioneer or chattel auctioneer
You must tell your client if you have a beneficial interest in a sale by auction. Find out what you must tell them and what you need to do.