There is a lot of interest in the property and I am keen to make a quick purchase. I do not intend to live in this property for more than a year and wish to rent it out after this.
Do you know of anyone that would work to find me a property and advise on bidding?

go to this web site and enter the post code and you will see what similar properties in that area have sold for recently, this will give you an idea of how much to bid.