But how do i search for the caveat?
I just bought an auction property, now on the process of apply loan and transfering the ownership.

How long it takes to complete the deal for auction properties? I mean when can I move in. Immediately? 1 month? 3 months?

- How many times would a property be listed ? Is there a maximum time frame in which the bank or auctioneers would list ?
No maximum. But once the reserve price hit the minimum (set by bank thru valuation of their own valuer), it will not be reduce further.

- We have noticed some adverts where the property is said to be 'withdrawn' or 'called off'. Is there an opportunity for an offer to be made to purchase, i.e. non-auction scenario ?
If an auctioned property was withdrawn b4 auction date, it's usually the owner had reached a settlement with the bank.
Nowadays, the bank no longer allow direct-negotiation or closed tender kind of things.
Recently, after KWSP allow members to withdraw money to pay housing instalments, a lot of properties previously scheduled for auction had been withdrawn.

- Is it possible to attend the auction at the date advertised, armed with the required bank draft, etc etc but then (should it be observed that there is zilch interest in the property) not put a bid on it ? i.e. wait for another 2 months for the next listing and hence, another 10% off reserved price. Will that alert the syndicates operating ?
No. U won't know who's bidding for what unless u ask each and everybody at the venue. If u wish to bid, u must hand in the bank draft and register as a bidder.
When it's the said property's turn, if there're no other competing bidder, u will be declared the automatic winner at the reserved price.

- And to all the sifus who have indeed purchased a few auction properties, are there really syndicates operating in EVERY auctions ?
Yes. There are syndicates.

nowadays i see many Bank Lelong property in puchong area...Property market really down meh?

If one successfully bid an auction unit but the bank doesn't approve the loan. Meaning you will lose the 5% deposit for the reserved price?

Since the transfer name thingy might take a few months, is it still possible to get the keys to move in after the end of the 90/120days period?

Another question, how can one apply to view the units if one insist on inspecting the property before buying?