The Cotswold Auction Company RICS qualified valuers provide valuations on all ‘chattels’ or moveable possessions including:-
Most valuations take between 1-3 hours, although a large property or a high proportion of antiques could require a longer visit.
HMRC requires that the valuation is carried out on an open market value basis in accordance with The Inheritance Tax Act of 1984, as between willing buyer/willing seller (e.g. in a public auction). Costs of sale must be excluded. The purpose and basis of this sale must be clearly identified and specific bequests included.
Yes, the form requires that total valuations are given for:
We provide a summary in this format to simplify the completion of the form.
Photographs are taken of items of substantial value as a record and an aid to our research. These can be provided with the valuation.
We charge on an hourly basis for time spent at the property. Occasionally, an extra charge may need to be made if significant time is needed for research afterwards. Please contact us for an estimate.
We can arrange the collection and sale of all contents which are of saleable value. With a comprehensive range of specialist auctions and worldwide live online bidding, we are ideally placed to obtain the maximum open market value for art, antiques and collectables. Some of our sales also include general household contents, and we can arrange clearance contractors to leave the property empty and ready for sale.
RICS stands for the “Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors”. Because we are RICS members our valuers and auctioneers are:-
Professionally qualified and required to maintain and improve upon their specialist skills throughout their careers.
Required to maintain a designated client account for client’s money which is subject to audit
Required to hold professional indemnity insurance
Committed under Royal Charter to provide the highest standards of professional skills and integrity
The Cotswold Auction
Company Chapel Walk
Saleroom Chapel Walk
Cheltenham
GL50 3DS
Tel: 01242 256363
Fax: 01242 571734
info@cotswoldauction.co.uk
The Cotswold Auction
Bankside Saleroom
Bankside Trading Park
Love Lane
Cirencester
Glos.
GL7 1YG
Tel: 01285 642420
Fax: 01285 643464
ciren@cotswoldauction.co.uk
Registered Office: Chapel Walk Saleroom Chapel Walk Cheltenham GL50 3DS
Registered in England and Wales Company Number: 03574080
VAT Number: GB 713181759
