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Chelsmford Auction Rooms

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General & Estate Sales auctions, Bankruptcy & Liquidation auctions, Government Auctions UK 

Auction House Details
Chelmsford Auction Rooms was established by L. R. Rowland in 1947and continues to be operated by the family, ensuring the ethos and commitment to the business some 55 years later. Throughout its history it has always moved and adapted with the times and changing conditions ensuring its place by being flexible, dynamic and responsive.

This responsive attitude has helped make it the favoured Auction Rooms for many of the county's official bodies as well as being the Official Auctioneers to the Sheriff of Essex.

For those visitors who are new to the Chelmsford Auction Rooms we have put together some notes for general guidance as to proceedures and practices, as well as the terms and conditions under which it operates.
Facilities

6,000 square feet comprising of main selling area, security stores, offices, snack bar and cloakrooms

Complete building alarmed - infra red detectors picking up body heat and movement by Redcare
Surveillance TV cameras
Video recording cameras linked to office monitoring screens

What do we sell and when?
Generally, sales are held fortnightly on Wednesdays - viewing the day before
Typically, several hundred lots of bankrupt stock, antiques, furniture and household items, vehicles, industrial and consumer goods
Extra sales - usually of antiques and specialised goods
Auctions on site by arrangement

Who do we work for?
• Official Auctioneers to the Sheriff of Essex
• Solicitors • Essex Police
• Essex County Court • Certified Bailiffs
• Insolvency Practitioner • Customs & Excise
When/where to sell
The Auctioneer will discuss with you the most appropriate season and venue likely to produce the strongest bidding for your property. They will discuss what reserves, if any, should be recommended for your property. (The reserve is the confidential price below which you are unwilling to sell your property). If you are unable to arrange delivery of goods for Auction, transportation can be arranged.
Charges
Sellers commission is generally payable. In addition charges for catalogues, electric tests, cartage, disposal of non-saleable items may apply. Commissions can be discussed on an individual basis with the Auctioneer prior to sale.
Payment
Shortly after the Auction you will receive a sale summary indicating the price achieved in the saleroom - less the sellers commission and any other charges. As a rule you will receive payment within one month of the sale date providing that we receive payment from the buyer.
Bidder Registration
If you are intending to bid, we will ask you to register. This can be done in person on View Day or the morning of the Sale or in advance. Once registered, absentee bidding is acceptable by post, telephone, fax or E-mail prior to commencement of sale.


Viewing Day
Day prior to Sale 9.00a.m. to 4.30p.m. and on the morning of Sale.
Catalogues
Available from the office and also by yearly subscription.
Payment for Goods
Strictly by cash or Bankers Draft payable to S H Rowland. Buyers are required to pay for purchases immediately following the auction unless prior arrangements have been made with the Auctioneer.
Transportation of Goods Purchased
Transportation can be arranged via the office.  

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