Britannia AuctionsWho takes the machines out?
The buyer, or a specialist mover the buyer appoints where the weight and dimensions call for one. We agree the method for anything heavy and our staff attend collection to release lots. Lots are isolated by a competent person before removal, electrical and gas disconnection is done by qualified people, and buyers do not cut live services.
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Business relocation and downsizing sales
Selling the equipment that will not move to the new premises, timed around the move itself.
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