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Relocation asset auctions

Sell what is not making the move
Weekly online auctions
26,000+ registered buyers
Director-led
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Selling assets when relocating or downsizing

A relocation is a natural opportunity to evaluate what the business actually needs at the new site. Heavy machinery that does not fit the new floor plan, equipment that made sense at the old premises but not the new ones, vehicles tied to a depot that is closing; these are the assets that generate cost if you move them and capital if you sell them.

BTG Eddisons Asset Sales manages the disposal of assets that are not making the move, whether that is a handful of machines or the full contents of a vacated site. We value, market, and sell what you need gone, coordinating buyer collection before the handover date so the old premises are clear when you need them to be.

Call 0333 200 2041, email [email protected], or complete the form below to start the conversation.

 

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300+

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£6.2m

worth of lots sold last year

26,000+

buyers in our network

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What selling surplus assets before a move delivers

Whether you are consolidating two sites into one, moving to a smaller facility, or simply leaving behind equipment that does not suit the new location, a managed disposal before the handover gives you:

  • Capital before the move, not after – Assets sold before the relocation generate funds that can go toward fit-out costs, new equipment, or the move itself. Waiting until after the move and then selling from a new site is harder and typically delivers lower returns.
  • A clear site on handover – Buyers collect directly from the old premises, which means the site is handed back empty and on time without a separate clearance operation.
  • The right method for each asset – Volume items and general equipment sell well through weekly online auctions. High-value or specialist machinery may achieve a stronger price through tender sale or negotiated sale to a targeted buyer pool.
  • Targeted reach for niche equipment – Metalworking equipment, woodworking machinery, specialist plant, and industry-specific assets can be difficult to place locally. Our buyer network of more than 26,000 registered contacts spans manufacturing, engineering, construction, and catering sectors across the UK and internationally.
  • Minimal disruption – Disposals are planned around your relocation timetable. Photography, viewings, and buyer collection are scheduled so that the disposal does not interfere with the move itself.

Relocating and need to sell surplus assets?

Talk to our team today

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How does selling assets by auction work when I am relocating?

Get in touch, and we will discuss what you have, where the assets are, and when the old site needs to be cleared. There is no obligation at this stage. We simply give you a realistic picture of what the assets are likely to return and how the disposal fits around your relocation timeline.

A Director then visits the site to inspect and value the assets. Our valuer assesses each item and recommends the right sale method for the asset type and your timescale, giving you a guide price before anything goes to market.

Assets are photographed on site, lotted, and marketed to our buyer network. Viewings take place at the old premises ahead of the auction closing. Once sold, buyers collect directly from the site, clearing it ahead of your handover date.

For relocations involving a full site clearance as well as an asset sale, our managed site clearance and decommissioning service covers the complete scope, including coordination of what does not sell and physical handback.

Why choose BTG Eddisons Asset Sales when you relocate?

We regularly manage asset disposals as part of planned relocations, handling everything from individual surplus machines to full site contents on a tight handover deadline. Here is what we bring:

  • A buyer network of more than 26,000 registered contacts across manufacturing, engineering, metalworking, woodworking, catering, and construction sectors.
  • Three disposal routes: online auction, sealed-bid tender, and negotiated sale, matched to the asset and your timeline.
  • Valuations led by our chartered valuer, Richard Temple MRICS, Chartered Machinery Valuation Surveyor, on the appropriate basis for your situation.
  • Director-led from instruction to site clearance.
  • Five-star rated on Reviews.io by sellers and buyers.

Ready to sell assets ahead of your move?

If you have assets that are not making the move and need to be valued and sold before the handover, our team can advise on the best approach and manage the process around your relocation timeline. Call 0333 200 2041, email [email protected], or complete the form below.

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Eddisons boasts a national presence, with offices located throughout the UK.

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Tel: 0333 200 2041
Eddisons Head Office

2nd Floor, 10 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP

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Frequently asked questions about relocation asset auctions

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Author: Paul Cooper

Director

“A relocation gives you a clear deadline and a fixed endpoint. That is actually easier to plan around than an open-ended surplus disposal. We know exactly what needs to happen and when, which means the disposal can be built around the move rather than running alongside it.”

About the author

Paul brings decades of industrial auctioneering experience to BTG Eddisons Asset Sales, with a background in managing complex site clearances and asset disposals across manufacturing, engineering, and industrial sectors nationally and internationally.

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