Period items being removed
Sadly my Victorian house is apparently too big to sell and too much of a project for me to finish, so very reluctantly I am having to sell it to a developer who is going to convert it into smaller units.
However, I can't bear the thought of the gorgeous original fireplaces, floor tiles, tapestry rails, etc being ripped out or covered over - so I want to ensure that they go to a good home (hopefully in another renovation where they will be looked after & cherished).
My initial thoughts are to ask a salvage yard if they want them, but not sure if this is the best way really? Is it easy to remove a fireplace? Also, I need to ensure I get a half decent price for them, as they will be funding the deficit in my mortgage & I also have my doubts that a salvage yard would be prepared to pay for them. Are there specialist places (websites, auctions, magazines) that I could advertise what I have? Are people only after fireplaces and tiles or are there potentially other things in my house that could be removed before it all gets knocked about or ripped out. Really not sure how to proceed so any advice would be hugely appreciated.




Period Items being removed
As a planner and developer I would question your thoughts. You do not say if your house is listed or not. If it is you will need planning permission and listed building consent to change or remove any fixtures and fittings the same applies if the house is in a conservation area.
The removal of such fittings is not a DIY job and great care should be taken as things can be easily destroyed by a bit of over enthusiastic hammering.
The price of any sale is as in all cases subject to the condition and it is doubtful you will realise the true market value of the fixtures it is a buyers market. Example I recently bought a fireplace insert for £20 at a local auction. You can purchase them from a well know auction web site for about the same
You should also ensure the potential purchaser is happy for you to remove the fixtures they have more value left in place
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