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A More Holistic Approach to Animal Hoarding

June 2, 2020 By Richard Farrell

more holistic approach to animal hoarding

We had a call from a new client enquiring about our probate valuation and OCD house clearance services. ‘Why, oh why,’ they wanted to know ‘did the old lady have so many cats? They have taken over the house. How would anybody want to live like that?’ How indeed, many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Compulsive Hoarding, House Clearance Tagged With: animal hoarding, emotional support, holistic approach, loneliness, psychology, socialization, understanding

How Covid-19 Affects the Way We Do Our Probate Work

June 2, 2020 By Richard Farrell

covid-19 affects the way we do our probate work

The coronavirus is affecting all of us, and it’s becoming evident it will be with us for a while. We have refined our health and safety policy so we can continue delivering exemplary service. Many of our clients are unaware how Covid-19 affects the way we do our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chattels Valuation, Probate Valuation Tagged With: available, compulsive hoarding, covid-19, england, free quotes, house clearance, inspection, probate, valuation, wales

OCD and the Covid-19 Impact – The Latest Research

June 2, 2020 By Richard Farrell

ocd and the covid-19 impact

Compulsive hoarding is too slim a topic to attract much attention from scientific researchers at this time. However, the broader debate around OCD and the Covid-19 impact did obtain the interest of one Dr Debanjan Banerjee. He works with the National Institute of Mental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Compulsive Hoarding, House Clearance Tagged With: compulsive hoarding, covid-19, effect, extent, findings, impact, obsessive compulsive disorder, ocd, report, research

Where to Hold Proceedings in a Cross-Border Estate

June 2, 2020 By Richard Farrell

where to hold proceedings in a cross-border estate

Contentious probate disputes may arise regarding the appropriate forum to rule on a will. This is especially the case where a will was made abroad, but covers the distribution of property in the United Kingdom. The deceased’s domicile often plays a role in a decision, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chattels Valuation, Probate Valuation Tagged With: court, court cases, cross border estate, decisions, domicile of choice, england, location, natural domicile, precedents, probate, proceedings, wales

Ways to Understand and Help a Hoarder

June 2, 2020 By Richard Farrell

ways to understand and help a hoarder

Hoarding is a clinically-diagnosed condition where someone compulsively accumulates objects. They can’t stop what they are doing, and refuse to clear their home. Avery Associates clears hoarded houses as part of their probate service. We dedicate this article to ways … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Compulsive Hoarding, House Clearance Tagged With: compulsive, factors, help, hoarder, hoarding, motives, reasons, types, understand

OCD and Compulsive Hoarding in Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum

May 5, 2020 By Richard Farrell

ocd and compulsive hoarding

Spectrum mental disorders include a range of linked conditions. The syndromes in the range may display similar outward signs. Or be the result of the same subconscious triggers. Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder OCD and Compulsive Hoarding can still be difficult to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Compulsive Hoarding, House Clearance Tagged With: break points, compare, compulsive hoarding, contrast, differences, obsessive compulsive disorder, obsessive compulsive spectrum, ocd, overlaps

We View Compulsive Hoarding through a Social Science Lens

May 5, 2020 By Richard Farrell

view compulsive hoarding through a social science lens

Do you know of a person who collects so much stuff they can’t use a room in their home for its regular purpose? Well then, they might touch first base as a compulsive hoarder. Although there are other boxes we need to tick when we view compulsive hoarding through a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Compulsive Hoarding, House Clearance Tagged With: causes, cleaning, clearing, hoarded, hoarder, house, psychology, roots, social science, solution, symptoms

Things to Know About Cleaning a Hoarded House Before You Purchase

April 28, 2020 By Richard Farrell

ocd house clearance

Between Brexit and Covid the UK property market is in something of a spin. A higher number of elderly people are recently passed away. We need to keep our minds alert if we are serious buyers. Cleaning a hoarded house after purchasing it from a deceased estate may not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Compulsive Hoarding, House Clearance Tagged With: cleaning a hoarded house, clearing, clutter, gambling, hoard, inspecting, investing, ocd house clearance, purchasing

Is Diogenes Syndrome a Sub Category of Compulsive Hoarding?

April 28, 2020 By Richard Farrell

diogenes syndrome

Diogenes the Cynic was a disruptive Greek philosopher who was aged about 89 when he died in the 3rd century before the current era. He was no respecter of wealth or power. When Alexander the Great visited him, he refused to get up off the ground to greet him. One of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Compulsive Hoarding, House Clearance Tagged With: compare, compulsive hoarding, contrast, define, describe, differences, diogenes, similarities, syndrome

Self-Isolating for Covid-19 a Perspective on Compulsive Hoarding

April 28, 2020 By Richard Farrell

self-isolating for Covid-19

Self-isolating for Covid-19 - and perhaps working from home - gives a fresh perspective of what it means to be caught in a bubble of time. The world beyond  becomes less relevant, until we no longer feel like contacting friends. Our own private rituals become more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Compulsive Hoarding, House Clearance Tagged With: compare, compulsive hoarding syndrome, covid-19, isolation, mental effects, quarantine, self isolate, shelter

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Oct 6, 2020
by Edward Harvey on Avery Associates
Probate Contents Valuation London

Dear Jeffrey, Following your recent valuations, one for the property and the other for personal belongings etc, at the property in Lower Road London... Read More

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House Clearance In Oxford

Dear Jeff. I can not thank you enough . The house clearance wen like clock work. What a great team you sent me. Mr Wood

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House Clearance Abingdon

“Avery Associates have supported me as the Executor to my late mother’s estate. In the first instance I found their website an excellent source of information... Read More

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