What “Unless Sold Prior” Really Means In New Zealand Property Sales
“Auction next Thursday, unless sold prior.” Those four words look harmless, but they can speed up a sale, bring a deadline forward, and catch buyers completely off guard if they’re not ready. We sit down with Megan from Harcourts to translate the phrase into plain English and explain how it plays out in real New Zealand property campaigns, whether the method is auction, tender, or deadline sale.
We talk about why vendors like the flexibility of considering a strong pre-auction offer and why it can actually help buyers who need certainty fast. We also unpack what happens behind the scenes when…
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