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After weeks parked up in New Galloway (and no viewings for over a fortnight), I’ve been trying to decide what to do next. I love Dumfries & Galloway — especially the peace and the forest — but Scotland has been painfully quiet for suitable listings, and the travel distance to friends and family is a big factor too.

So in this episode I’m looking seriously at Wales — and one thing has jumped out immediately: I’m seeing far more properties being sold by auction, including the Modern Method of Auction, alongside the usual open-market listings and price reductions.

I’ll share:

why I think more homes are being listed this way,

the difference between traditional auction and modern method (in plain English),

and my personal “rulebook” for deciding what’s a genuine option vs a hard no — including how I think about fees, legal packs, timeframes, and risk.

And because many listings are sitting longer and reducing, I’m also explaining my fair offer strategy (what some people call “cheeky offers”) — not to lowball for sport, but to protect my budget and leave room for essential repairs and a workshop.

💬 Question for you: Have you bought at auction (especially modern method)? What would you warn a first-timer about?

🐾 I’m RJ — living full-time in a tiny touring caravan with two collies while I search for a small home with a decent garden, workshop potential, and good dog walks.

(This video is just my personal experience and research — not legal or financial advice.)

#HouseHunting #Wales #RuralWales #PropertyAuction #ModernMethodOfAuction #UKProperty #MovingToWales #CaravanLife #LivingInACaravan #HousePrices #PropertyAdvice

Chapter titles

0:00 Still in New Galloway (and why I haven’t moved yet)

2:35 The Scotland vs Wales dilemma

4:55 Spring win: fixing the motormover

6:29 Real caravan life: laundry + logistics

7:48 Why Wales is pulling me back

The pattern I’m seeing: more homes going to auction

8:32 Why sellers might choose auction / modern method

9:47 Traditional auction vs Modern Method (plain English)

10:46 The “fees” reality: headline price vs real cost

12:16 My rulebook: when I would consider auction (and when I won’t)

15:58 My “fair offer” plan on price-reduced listings

16:45 Next steps: travel plan + upcoming viewings