15. The fees stated in this rule (which shall be deemed to be expenses of the sale) are appointed to be taken by the auctioneer in respect of the matters hereinafter specified, that is to say-
(1) auction fee on the highest amount bid in respect of each lot of immovable property sold, where such amount-
| £ | p | s | |
| does not exceed £20 | - | 5 | 0 |
| exceeds £20 and does not exceed £50 | - | 10 | 0 |
| exceeds £50 and does not exceed £100 | - | 15 | 0 |
| exceeds £100 and does not exceed £300 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| exceeds £300 and does not exceed £1,000 | One percent on the highest amount bid | ||
| exceeds £1,000 | 10 | 0 | |
Provided that, subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this rule, in no case shall the auctioneer receive in respect of any lot sold a fee in excess of half the highest amount bid therefore;
(2) auctioneer’s compensation-
(a) where the fees in respect of all lots sold at any auction amount to less than 5s., a sum which together with such fees shall add up to the sum of 5s.;
(b) where the auction takes place but no property is sold or where the sale is cancelled without notice of the cancellation by the Land Registry Office being served on the auctioneer personally or by registered post at least two clear days before the date fixed for such sale 5s
(3) auctioneer’s remuneration for travelling (including remuneration for any loss of time spent in travelling), where he resides elsewhere than in the town or village in which the sale is appointed to take place, at the rate of one shilling per mile travelled; [*114]
Provided that where the sale is cancelled but the auctioneer, not having received notice of the cancellation as in paragraph (2) of this rule provided, travels or incurs expenses for travelling, he shall be entitled to such remuneration, not exceeding the aforesaid rate, as the Principal Land Registry Officer of the District may determine having regard to the circumstances of the case and to any such actual expenses incurred.