How can I apply to purchase a property being sold by Private Treaty?

You can apply by doing the following:

( i ) Visit the property of choice to determine its external condition, and if it is in a suitable location;

( ii ) If you are interested in purchasing the property, write a letter, referred to as a “Bid”, which must include the following information:-

  • Full address of the property/ies of choice;
  • Specific amount(s) being offered to purchase the property/ies;
  • Your full name, mailing address, and telephone contact number(s);
  • State whether you will be purchasing the property with Cash or by getting a loan from a financial/mortgage institution;
  • Ensure that your bid/letter is signed by yourself and any other person (if you and other persons are bidding on the property together);
  • state exactly how much you are offering NHT for the property. Do not state a range for your offer (e.g. $1.5m to $2.m);
  • Place your bid in a sealed envelope and mail or deliver it at any of our offices. Do not send your bid by email or fax transmission. The bid should be addressed as follows:(To be opened only by Private Treaty Committee) Private Treaty Committee, P.O. Box 152, Kingston 5.

( iii ) Attach the following documents to your “bid” /letter:

  • Proof of required deposit
  • Letter from financial/mortgage institution indicating that you can afford a loan, and details of the loan;

*N.B. Your bid will be disqualified if these documents do not accompany your letter.