2 bed flat for sale

Eccles New Road, Salford M5

2 Bedroom, Second Floor Flat, 21 Wearhead Row, St. James Park, Eccles New Road, Salford M5 4UH

Overview

Hammer Price Homes are pleased to present for sale by online auction this 2 bedroom, second floor flat in Salford.

The property briefly comprises: An entrance hallway leading to a lounge, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

An outdoor balcony space can be accessed off the kitchen and benefits from a outside storage cupboard.

Further benefits include a designated parking space. Please refer to the Official Copy (Title Plan) - GM478808 for the location of the parking space in red.

Auction Details

** Open for cash buyers only. 60 days to complete**

Auction ends – Wednesday 9th September 2026 at 2:30pm (Subject to anti-sniping).
Bidding Window Opens – Monday 7th September 2026 at 12:00pm (Bidding will not be possible until this time).
Starting price - £48,000 (Reserve price is higher & unpublished, typically the starting price will be 15 – 20% below the Reserve figure as per our Buyer Terms)

Special Conditions

This sale is open for cash buyers only due to the general condition; we feel the property is unlikely to be mortgageable. There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property, for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any concerning information within the searches, the listing or any other supporting documentation. The property is sold as seen.

60 days to complete.

Buyer Registration and Viewings

To view the property please visit the Hammer Price Homes website, register as a buyer and book in for a viewing. Bidding is only permitted for those who have viewed. Viewers must stick to their time precisely.

Fees

All fees are payable by bank transfer only (we do not take card payments).

Reservation Fee – Please note that there is a Reservation Fee (3.6% of the eventual sale price, Including VAT, subject to a minimum fee of £3,600 Including VAT) payable by the buyer within 2 hours of winning the auction. The reservation fee does not constitute part of the sale price, this is the auctioneer’s fee and is to be paid over & above the sale price paid to the Vendor.
Searches –The buyer is required to pay £420 (Inc. VAT) for the search pack. This is payable at the same time as the reservation fee.

Tenure/Management information

Tenure - Leasehold (87 years remaining) – Land Registry documents, including Conveyance documents dated 6th November 1939 and 22nd December 1903, are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website.

The conveyance document dated 5 November 1836 is not available at the Land Registry for download. Some Conveyance documents uploaded may not be legible. An indemnity policy for any missing conveyance documentation can be sourced during the conveyancing process should the buyer wish.
Service Charge: £1,558.35 per annum

Ground Rent: Not Payable

Freeholder Information: St james park management

Management pack information – LPE1 has been obtained from the management company and contains useful information regarding the management company rules and charges etc. The LPE1 and other supporting documents are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes Website.

A new buyer will become a member of the management company. There is no charge for becoming a member.

Lease Extension Costs: There are no premiums payable to extend the lease for the property. The buyer will be responsible for any associated legal fees for the vendors. There will be an administration fee of £975 (including VAT).

Lease: A copy of the lease and other Land Registry documents are available for download.

Prospective buyers are to obtain their own independent legal advice in relation to the Property and the Land Registry information prior to taking part in the auction.

Searches

Searches have been ordered and will be made available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website prior to the bidding taking place. The winning bidder will be required to pay for the search pack which is £420 (Inc. VAT), this is payable at the same time as the reservation fee. Prospective buyers are to review all searches available prior to bidding.

Other Property Information

This is a probate property and is sold as seen. The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has limited / no knowledge of the property and as such will not be able to answer the usual pre-contract questions or provide a property information form.
The below information has been provided to the best of our knowledge and should not be relied on in full. Services have not been tested and some of the services may be isolated either within the property or in the street.
Council Tax Band – A
EPC Rating – D
Utilities:
Primary source of Water Supply: Assumed Mains
Primary source of Electricity Supply: Assumed Mains
Primary source of Gas Supply: Mains Gas Supply (information taken from EPC Certificate)
Source/s of heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas (information taken from EPC Certificate)
Primary arrangement for Sewerage/Drainage: Due to the property being on a residential street, it is assumed that it is connected to a public sewer.

Location

The property is ideally situated on Eccles New Road, benefitting from excellent access to a wide range of local amenities, shops and schools, as well as Salford Royal Hospital, MediaCity, Salford University and Manchester City Centre. The area is well served by excellent tram and bus links, while major motorway networks, including the M60, are also within easy reach.

Proof & Source of funds

In order to satisfy our Anti-Money Laundering obligations, winning bidders are required to complete their source of funds questionnaire within 24 hours of the close of the auction. This will detail how they will finance the purchase and provide supporting evidence as to the source of the funds (such as bank statements). It is advised that anybody bidding on a property prepares this information prior to taking part in an auction so that it is readily available. See our buyers faq’s for further information.
Current proof of funds may also be requested from registered buyers, prior to enabling their account for bidding, as part of our affordability checks.

How to place a bid

Offers can only be made via the online auction in the form of a bid once the bidding window has opened. No offers will be accepted outside of the auction process.
Once a sale has been agreed (STC) and a price agreed then no further price negotiation will take place. This sale price is fixed at the winning auction price and the buyer honoured to pay it. Any subsequent attempt by the buyer to contact the vendor direct to renegotiate on price would hold the buyer in breach of our terms. Should the buyer withdraw then they may have to forfeit the reservation fee. Please read the buyer terms and faq’s on the site for more details.
This is a probate property and is sold as seen. The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property so may not be able to answer the usual pre-contract questions or provide a property information form.