Behind locked doors there is a hidden hoarding pandemic
Humans by nature are instinctively protective over our possessions, and rightly so as we and those around us work hard for them, but what happens when that protectiveness turns into …
A homeowners guide to sustainable living, are you ready?
In the past 10 years, the need for an environmental change in attitudes has become very apparent in our modern society. With the use of transport, technology, and environmental pollutants …
Why is it important to value the entire contents of a deceased persons home?
There are many different answers to this question, but the most important thing to remember is something that may seem like it is lacking value to you, could be extremely …
Finding hidden gems whilst clearing your home…our process
When clearing your home, there are many surprises you can come across, but the best surprise of all, for us and our clients, is finding a piece of buried treasure …
Upcycling and recycling, is it a long-term change in mentality or just a fad?
In recent years, upcycling of old furniture and just about every item you can imagine has become a major change in public mentality. You could say with have upcycled the …
Tips and advice for bidding at auction
Well, following an article about selling at auction, we thought it very appropriate to write about some advice on how to bid at auction. Again, an overlooked art that comes …
Tips and advice for selling at auction
Surprisingly, only a small percentage of the UK adult population have ever put an item into an auction, but many of us purchase quite regularly from UK auction houses and …
Some amazing and historic things found in attics following a house clearance.
I suspect many of us dream of finding something amazing, historic, of value or of sentimental value in our attics following a house clearance. The attic itself is the typical …
The significant work in valuing estates for probate!
A crucial and rather significant part of estate valuations for probate are the deceased’s home and possessions. The wider valuation process covers off other monetary possessions including shares, savings, and …
Are there hidden gems hidden in your attic?
The most famous story of a hidden antique of value was certainly the Chinese vase that sat on a suburban shelf for decades, only to be discovered it was worth …