Hoarded homes can be a real challenge when we arrive to do a RICS property valuation for a deceased estate. Sometimes we can’t even reach into some spaces to do a proper assessment. More than a few clients ask us whether they made a mistake to look past the evidence. … [Read more...]
How to Do a Legal House Clearance
Clearing a house of its contents may become necessary for several reasons. The first of these may be the occupants or owners have decided to relocate, and the space must be cleared for the next tenants. The second, sadder reason could be the person living there has … [Read more...]
Inside a Hoarded House in England
Did you ever wonder what happens inside a hoarded house in England? Many folk have no idea, although they may have wandered past several gardens full of junk down the years. The truth of the matter is that junk has real value to the people who stashed it there, but why … [Read more...]
Plastic Waste Pollution in England What We Can Do
The Government committed itself to improving the environment as it stands, so future generations have a better head start. This includes tackling plastic waste pollution in England by the scruff of the neck, and punishing repeat offenders. However, much waste lying … [Read more...]
Dealing With a Deceased Estate in England
An executor, or administrator of an estate acts as a ‘personal representative’. They are legally responsible for dealing with the deceased estate's assets. These include money, property and possessions of the person who died, as at that time. This responsibility … [Read more...]
Tackling Litter Louts with Digital Maps in North Ireland
Several people wrote in lately saying how much they appreciate reading Avery Associates reviews about tackling litter louts in England. One kind lady from Reading remarked ‘Thank you, thank you Jeffrey Avery. How nice is to know someone in the home clearance industry … [Read more...]
Is UK Fly Tipping the New Narcotic of Crime?
I’m sad to have to say it, but the government’s attempts to curb UK fly tipping seem to be slipping like car wheels in a muddy lane. Innocent customers face fines up to £400 if their household waste gets dumped somewhere, while perpetrators continue as if there is no … [Read more...]
Fly Tipping in Surrey Increases Astronomically
Surrey really is set in the heart of the Home Counties. No wonder the Romans were in such a rush to send the Atrebates tribe packing. Although they too had crossed the Channel a decade earlier to settle in oak woods surrounding a river. They may not have been the … [Read more...]
Fly Tipping and Oxfordshire Do Not Belong Together
My mind dwells happily on the past whenever I motor over to my beloved Oxfordshire. Days before fly tipping and Oxfordshire became synonymous. Times before Covid tiptoed into our lives, and then invaded almost every aspect of them. Not that illegal waste dumping is … [Read more...]
Residents in Uproar Over Street Litter in Middlesex
The older, more genteel among us may remember taking Royal Enfield motorcycles down country lanes at what they claim were responsible speeds. I, Jeffrey Avery have come across several of these magnificent machines gathering dust in garden sheds. British pride in own … [Read more...]
