Our Valuation Service provides a confidential and professional service to Solicitors, Executors and Trustees, as well as Private Clients.
Written valuations can be prepared for:
- Insurance
- Inheritance Tax (2002/03 threshold is £250,000)
- Family Division
- Current Market Value
- Asset Management
A detailed inventory or valuation can prove to be a priceless document for all the above purposes, as well as in the event of loss or damage.
The document will contain a detailed description of each item seen, including measurements, distinctive marks and restoration or damage.
Please contact Gussie Wood on 01969 623780 or gussie.wood@tennants-ltd.co.uk to discuss your specific requirements or make an enquiry here on the website.
Our fees are highly competitive.
We would also be pleased to advise you on the valuation, and subsequent sale by auction, of entire estates and collections. This service is offered FREE of charge.
The Auction Centre, Leyburn
Items can be brought into the Auction Centre any weekday between 9.00am and 5.00pm for a FREE appraisal for sale without obligation. There is no need to make an appointment, as at least one valuer is always on duty. Our valuers will advise you on auction estimates, recommend the most appropriate sale and issue you with a receipt. Reserve prices on items can be discussed with our valuers.
At the Harrogate Office
Nigel Smith, resident valuer, is available every Monday between 10.00am and 4.00pm to carry out FREE appraisals for sale. In addition, an appointment can be made for alternative days of the week in the office or in your home, please contact 01423 531661 for details. Our valuers will advise you on auction estimates, recommend the most appropriate sale and issue you with a receipt. Reserve prices on items can be discussed with our valuers. Our Harrogate office can accept small items.
At the Oakham Office
Richard Plant, resident valuer, is available every Monday between 10.00am and 4.00pm to carry out FREE appraisals for sale. In addition, an appointment can be made for alternative days of the week in the office or in your home, please contact 01572 724666 for details. Our valuers will advise you on auction estimates, recommend the most appropriate sale and issue you with a receipt. Reserve prices on items can be discussed with our valuers. Our Oakham office can accept small items.
For Specialist Areas of Collecting
Valuation days for specialist subjects, including books, stamps and coins take place on a weekly basis. If you would like to make an appointment with one of our consultants please telephone 01969 623780 or send us an enquiry from this website. Our valuers will advise you on auction estimates, recommend the most appropriate sale and issue you with a receipt. Reserve prices on items can be discussed with our valuers.
Post or Email a Description and Image
You can post or email a description and an image (below 1Mb in size) and we will reply with a valuation. To find out who you should contact go to the specialist page and send an email to the relevant specialist. If you are unsure about who to contact please telephone us on 01969 623780.
Send an email with a description and an image.
House Visits
Visits can also be arranged throughout the UK, without charge, to clients’ homes for the appraisal of collections or larger items for sale. For further information on this service please contact Allison Preston on 01969 623780 or allison.preston@tennants-ltd.co.uk
Entire or Part Estate Clearances
The frequency of our sales ensures that we are able to clear the contents of a property quickly. Items will be offered in the first available sale, with appropriate pieces being retained for specialist sales. Our vans regularly collect throughout the British Isles. If you have items that you are unable to deliver to the Auction Centre please contact Allison Preston on 01969 623780 who will arrange to have them collected. She will be pleased to guide you through this service.