Further reading
Property Investors Network (PIN) Basingstoke Group
Join the EIG team at the Property Investor Show 7-8th October 2016, at Excel London
Property Investors Network (PIN) Wimbledon
7th June 2016 - 6 to 9pm, Antoinette Hotel, 249-263 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SD
June PIN Meeting - Hosted by Trevor Cutmore
EIG Managing Director, David Sandeman was invited as a guest presenter to the Wimbledon PIN monthly meeting to talk about property auctions, where he focused on educating the group about the dangers of special conditions.
Event host, Trevor Cutmore commented afterwards:
"I found David's presentation excellent, really informative, he demonstrates a huge amount of knowledge. He talked about the benefits of the EIG website and especially the dangers of special conditions, I think that was hugely impacting.
I had great feedback, everyone really loved the presentation, they thought it was informative and humourous.
David is a good presenter in the way he uses a bit of humour in there and the audience came back to tell me how they thoroughly enjoyed it. Some people purely came just to see him."
Essential Information Group - News and Information
Keep up to date with our latest news, case studies and what's going on in the property auction industry on our blog.
Buying at auction
25/03/2026
The Most Important Document in the Legal Pack? The One That’s Missing.
Legal packs are often treated as the definitive source of truth in a property transaction. But in reality, they are anything but complete. While they provide essential information, they are built to meet minimum requirements - not to offer full transparency. And in many cases, it’s not what’s included that creates risk, but what’s missing.
Buying at auction
24/03/2026
Guide Prices: Why Buyers Should Treat Them as a Guide to the Reserve
Guide prices are one of the most misunderstood elements of the auction process. Too often, buyers treat them as an indication of a property’s value, when in reality they are designed to signal something entirely different, the likely reserve. In an increasingly competitive and dynamic auction market, understanding this distinction is critical to making informed decisions and avoiding costly assumptions.
Buying at auction
23/03/2026
There’s So Much More Than the Aroma of Hot Coffee…
There’s so much more to selling a property than creating the perfect first impression. While details like fresh coffee, open windows, and careful staging can help set the scene, today’s buyers are looking for something far more important - clarity, confidence, and certainty. And that doesn’t come from how a property feels, but from how well it’s prepared behind the scenes.