Articles and updates about our work as Chartered Surveyors
Sep 2021
Airmic 2021 is one of the key events of the year the global insurance markets, and this year it takes place at the Brighton Centre. The theme of this year’s conference is Driving Transformation. Driving Transformation I Shaping the Future Our world has changed and we have changed. New business models are everywhere, technology […]
Read More...Sep 2020
Airmic 2020 goes virtual this year and takes place from the 22nd to 24th September 2020. This will be Charterfields 12th Airmic and it’s an event we have always been delighted to support as it brings together many of the world’s leading companies, insurers, risk managers, brokers and independent specialists. Covid-19 stopped the planned event […]
Read More...Apr 2020
Due to Coronavirus, Charterfields are reviewing its plans for online auctions. There is currently one live auction which has already been postponed until 21 April 2020. This closing date may be postponed further should the current Government restrictions remain in place. Until such time as restrictions are lifted, there will be no other auctions listed. […]
Read More...May 2019
Airmic 2019 is one of the events of the year for Chartered surveyors, and we always enjoy meeting fellow members, partners and the rest of the risk and insurance community in Harrogate. It’s expected to be the largest Airmic event in history. Airmic is a UK-based association and representative body. Established in the 1960s, it […]
Read More...Dec 2018
This year we are giving our Christmas card fund to Greater Together Manchester Night Shelter who help the homeless during the winter season.
Read More...Jun 2018
Charterfields has sold the rights to the Kleeneze brand to Ultimate Products. The Oldham-based company, which owns a range of consumer brands, has acquired the rights to the Kleeneze brand, one of Britain’s oldest catalogue companies which went into administration in April. Kleeneze Sold By Charterfields Ian Maycock of Charterfields’ Manchester office managed the sale […]
Read More...Jun 2018
Charterfields have collated an annual survey of declared values for clients’ property portfolios as well as their plant and machinery. The Charterfields Under-Insurance Survey
Read More...May 2018
For modern companies, the main assets tend to be intellectual property or intangible things like brands and ideas. Even where they do have physical assets such as property or vehicles, it is likely that they will have financing arrangement secured upon them and, in the event they become insolvent, often the intellectual property is the only unencumbered asset left.
Read More...May 2018
“For insolvency practitioners (IP’s) seeking to dispose of a business or its assets, choosing the right agent can make all the difference in achieving the best returns for creditors”, says Ian Maycock of Charterfields. However some IPs are uncertain about what exactly they can expect of a valuations and asset disposal specialist and what makes […]
Read More...Apr 2018
In most insolvencies, there are business assets to be valued – the question is, who do you instruct? Unfortunately, all too often, insolvency practitioners use unqualified valuers – even though they would never dream of using an unqualified lawyer or accountant. Why it’s important to use a registered and qualified valuer? Here are six good […]
Read More...Apr 2018
As a company grows, the assets it holds naturally increase. Those assets might be tangible like property or machinery or intangible like intellectual property or customer relationships. Looking after a company’s assets are important because it’s through those assets that a business generates revenue, thereby increasing a business’ value. That’s where employing the services of an Asset Management expert, like Charterfields, is important. Charterfields can help maximise the full value of a company’s assets.
Read More...Apr 2018
Is your business underinsured? Charterfields has been crunching the numbers on companies that are underinsured. What we found makes interesting reading. An analysis of our cases illustrates that underinsurance is still prevalent, with 80% of our new clients being under-insured based on a comparison of their declared values with our assessments. One client under-insured by […]
Read More...Mar 2018
Three popular Manchester bars which went into liquidation in January are set to reopen, thanks to an innovative deal brokered by valuations specialists Charterfields. Odd bar and The Blue Pig, two of the best-known bars in the Northern Quarter, along with Oddest bar in Chorlton, all closed suddenly in early January. Duff & Phelps were […]
Read More...Mar 2018
A Sheffield warehouse and office building which was left empty following the failure of a painting and decorating wholesaler’s is set for a new lease of life as a martial arts and dance academy thanks to the Charterfields Asset Disposal team.
Read More...Feb 2018
Charterfields has successfully completed the Royal Society of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) RICS Valuer Registration Scheme audit to retain its Valuation Registration. Carried out every three years, the RICS audit recognises that Charterfields’ work meets all of the standards set by the professional body. What is RICS Valuer Registration? RICS Valuer Registration means that banks and […]
Read More...Jan 2018
Autographed Bottles For Auction A unique collection of wine bottles signed by a glittering array of stars from TV and music has gone on sale after being uncovered in the building which housed the world-famous Fountain Studios. Simon Cowell and other X Factor judges, Ant & Dec, Tony Bennett, Pink and Sir Bruce Forsyth are […]
Read More...Jan 2018
New Buxton Office Follows Year of Expansion – Charterfields Valuers and auctioneers Charterfields are strengthening their presence in Derbyshire with the launch of a new office in Buxton. The move follows its success in increasing turnover by 15% during 2017 to break through the £2m barrier, as a result of strong international demand for its […]
Read More...Nov 2017
Chris Sugden joins Charterfields to expand our client team on insurance assessments, bringing a strong background in business assets. As well as plant and machinery valuation, Chris is a chartered member of the Textile Institute.
Read More...Aug 2017
We have recently been involved in the recovery of a business in Bolton, UK. This project was typical of the valuation work we get involved in but in this case, it was especially satisfying to play our part in saving all 38 jobs that were at risk in the business.
Read More...Jul 2017
We are increasing our office space due to a major growth in business. We are taking on additional space as the teams in both our Corporate Valuation and Business Recovery departments grow to meet client demand. New customers have joined us in record numbers in 2016 and 2017, adding to our existing client base, many of whom have worked with us for many years.
Read More...Nov 2016
Fountain Studios Auctions The internationally renowned film and television studios with over 90 years of film and broadcasting history is due to close at the end of 2016. Home of the X Factor. This will be the last program to be produced at the studios prior to the redevelopment of the site. Over its 90 […]
Read More...Aug 2016
Charterfields, via our Manchester office, have been instructed to hold a dual site, two day, online auction for OMG Jewellery For Your Kitchens Ltd, an importer of marble and granite and a manufacturer and installer of marble and granite worktops and other kitchen finishes and surfaces, based in Hoddesdon and Rotherham. The online auction is […]
Read More...Aug 2016
Charterfields are happy to announce that Paul McCann, who is part of the Corporate Valuation team, joins the Board of Directors. Paul has worked in the valuation profession for over 35 years during which time he has held senior positions with a number of the UK’s leading firms of Chartered Surveyors. Specialising in the plant […]
Read More...Jul 2016
We are pleased to announce the recruitment of Gary Harper, who has recently joined us as part of our Manchester Business Recovery team, headed by director Ian Maycock. Gary and Ian have over 40 years combined experience and knowledge. Gary comes from an Insolvency Machinery and Business Asset valuation and disposal background, having worked in […]
Read More...Jun 2016
Charterfields took to the Peak District in force, together with a number of clients, for a beautiful spring 2016 ramble around Grindleford. Charterfields clients from across the business sectors, joined our staff to be led by experienced and knowledgeable guides from Peak Walking, around some of the finest hills, edges and woodland of the Peak District. Starting […]
Read More...Apr 2016
Property Referencer, UK and International – The Role Our insurance assessment business continues to grow and we have immediate need for a property referencer to join our professional services team. The role, to be based either in London or Sheffield, will involve referencing and producing preliminary costings for a wide range of industrial and commercial property […]
Read More...Apr 2016
It has never been more important to ensure you are receiving the appropriate professional advice. Charterfields is a firm regulated by the RICS and, therefore, best placed to provide such advice. Not only does this cover an Insolvency Practitioner in respect of SIP 16 but, just as importantly, any funds held by an RICS regulated […]
Read More...Apr 2016
Charterfields Expands Presence in the Global Energy Sector Charterfields activity in the energy sector for the global insurance market continues to expand. Having recently performed insurance assessments of oil terminals, processing and supply facilities in Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania and Turkey, the team has been appointed to cover assignments in Sweden, Denmark and Germany, scheduled to […]
Read More...Mar 2016
The Business Recovery division of Charterfields has been exceptionally busy this first quarter, with valuation, marketing and sales instructions undertaken over a diverse range of recovery and divestment projects including; A sub-sea engineering business rescue instruction. A bespoke high end jewellery manufacturing and retail project, where active management of ongoing trading was required for an […]
Read More...Feb 2016
Charterfields have been appointed to act in the disposal of the business of an established Chesterfield based toolmaker, ‘Peak Toolmakers‘ serving principally suppliers to the automotive industry. Peak Toolmakers Eventual products produced from the tooling form part of a range of vehicles produced by Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, Toyota, BMW and similar top quality car […]
Read More...Jan 2016
Joe Higgins has joined Charterfields in Manchester as a director of the corporate valuation division.
Read More...Dec 2015
Charterfields London office at Cannon Street opened recently. Although we have had offices in London for many years, continued growth in our corporate and insolvency service lines in the capital have driven this move to a modern technology-led space. Charterfields London Our new London address is 60 Cannon Street, London EC4N 6NP. The telephone number […]
Read More...Dec 2015
Business Recovery team can help: The Charterfields Business Recovery team provides as much or as little as is needed to satisfy our client’s requirements. This can include comprehensive SIP16 Complimentary Reports to simple asset recovery and disposal services. Our experience and expertise cover all aspects of Corporate Recovery and Insolvency. To receive advice from our […]
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