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Written offers in a partition auction after no bid

What to know about written offers and the next procedural steps after no bid in a partition auction.

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8 August 2026, Mag. Bernhard Brandauer, Rechtsanwalt

In a partition auction section 352b EO provides a specific next step where no bid was submitted. The court sets a period for written offers. This is not the same as an ordinary second auction hearing.

The exact court order, start and end of the period and the requirements for an offer matter. No amount should be sent without those details.

Partition auction without a bid

Was there no bid and has the court set a written-offer period?

Review the hearing, valuation, offer period and security deposit.

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01 Question 1

Was there no bid and has the court set a written-offer period?

All paths at a glance

Overview of all outcomes.

01

Further proceeding

In a partition auction section 352b EO provides a specific next step where no bid was submitted. The court sets a period for written offers. This is not the same as an ordinary second auction hearing.

Separate the second-proceeding rules →
02

Co-ownership share

The rule refers to the valuation and a statutory permitted reduction. It does not create a general discount mechanism for every later auction. The court’s conditions control.

Understand partition and use →
03

Edict

A written offer must meet the court’s requirements. The highest bidder may be asked to pay the security within the statutory period. Keep the actual payment request and do not replace it with a self-calculated deadline.

Read conditions before bidding →
04

Bid planner

Co-owners should follow the continuation of the partition case and any agreement on distribution. Creditors must review how their rights and claims appear in the file.

Plan limit and reserve →
05

Contact

After the period the court decides on the offers received and the statutory conditions. Anyone who did not submit an offer cannot assume a later extra period.

Review the court period →
06

Further proceeding

In a partition auction section 352b EO provides a specific next step where no bid was submitted. The court sets a period for written offers. This is not the same as an ordinary second auction hearing.

Separate the second-proceeding rules →

Section 352b EO: written offers after an empty hearing

In a partition auction section 352b EO provides a specific next step where no bid was submitted. The court sets a period for written offers. This is not the same as an ordinary second auction hearing.

The exact court order, start and end of the period and the requirements for an offer matter. No amount should be sent without those details.

Valuation and permitted floor

The rule refers to the valuation and a statutory permitted reduction. It does not create a general discount mechanism for every later auction. The court’s conditions control.

Bidders should compare valuation, edict and order and set their own limit separately from the statutory floor.

Form of offer and security

A written offer must meet the court’s requirements. The highest bidder may be asked to pay the security within the statutory period. Keep the actual payment request and do not replace it with a self-calculated deadline.

Co-owners and creditors

Co-owners should follow the continuation of the partition case and any agreement on distribution. Creditors must review how their rights and claims appear in the file.

After the offer period

After the period the court decides on the offers received and the statutory conditions. Anyone who did not submit an offer cannot assume a later extra period.

Written offer step by step

Written offer step by step

Stage

Written offer step by step
Stage What is available What to review
Hearing No bid Secure minutes and order
Period Set by the court Review start, end and form
Offer Amount and conditions Separate own limit and floor
Security Request to highest bidder Follow the court payment details
Partition auction without a bid

Was there no bid and has the court set a written-offer period?

Review the hearing, valuation, offer period and security deposit.

  1. 01
    Hearing

    Secure minutes and order

    Record that no bid was received.

  2. 02
    Period

    Read the offer window

    Take start, end and form from the order.

  3. 03
    Offer

    Submit amount and evidence

    Do not confuse own limit with the floor.

  4. 04
    Payment

    Pay security after request

    Use the court payment details.

Important: After the period the court decides on the offers received and the statutory conditions. Anyone who did not submit an offer cannot assume a later extra period.
FAQ

Common questions

Is a second hearing automatic after an empty hearing? +
Section 352b EO provides a specific written-offer process for a partition auction. It is not automatically an ordinary second hearing.
How long is the offer period? +
The court sets the period. The specific order controls, not a general assumption.
May the offer be below the valuation? +
Section 352b EO has specific rules. Read valuation, order and conditions together.
When is security payable? +
The highest bidder is asked to pay under the statutory rule and the actual court request.
Can I bid after the period ends? +
There is no general right to do so. The court decides on the offers received and the conditions.
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