Michael Hogben Auctions  & Galleries 

We offer a quick and thorough valuation service for the purpose of  Probate ,inheritance tax, with a sensitive approach. Liaising with the executors directly or the solicitors we provide professional, comprehensive valuations to enable the probate process  Email inquiries or  free valuations      thehogbens@btinternet.com 

The company works with a number of local solicitors and is doing an increasing amount of work with private individuals who are executors and having to sort out deceased estates themselves. This situation can frequently incur concerns from other family members or interested parties, but can be resolved by the help and advice of a professional valuer.. whether is a complete house clearance or Often we are merely asked to look at a couple of items such as jewellery or a painting, our Visit is FREE

Please contact us to arrange an appointment  0777 999 5117  or 01303 813545  10 till 2 pm 

We can also provide other valuations for situations such as Probate  family division or sales by private treat and Insurance valuations 

 Email enquiries or  free valuations      thehogbens@googlemail.com


We offer FREE verbal valuation weekdays between 10 am and 2 pm  or by appointment 

we offer house visits  


Why not drop in to our Auction house ,

HEAD OFFICE 

Michael Hogben Auctions  & Galleries

Station building  Stone street, 

Westenhanger, CT21-4HX 1 mile from ,Exit Junction 11 M20

email thehogbens@btinternet.com 

01303 81 35 45  OR 0777 999 5117 

Michael Hogben our head Valuer and auctioneer is available to offer free valuations for sale by auction and receive lots for our forthcoming sales. If you are unable to bring the items to us due to their size or the volume of items then we are happy to arrange A home appointment . Alternatively  many valuations can be done using photographs sent by post or email.

If your item requires specialist knowledge or research we have a wide network of specialists that we can consult, and ensures the item is given the best chance of reaching its optimum price ,Please contact us today to arrange a house contents valuation.

We offer a quick and thorough valuation service for the purpose of inheritance tax, with a sensitive approach. Liaising with the executors directly or the solicitors we provide professional, comprehensive valuations to enable the probate process 

The company works with a number of Banks and  local solicitors and is doing an increasing amount of work with private individuals who are executors and having to sort out deceased estates themselves. This situation can frequently incur concerns from other family members or interested parties, but can be resolved by the help and advice of a professional valuer.. whether is a complete house clearance or Often we are merely asked to look at a few cherished items such as jewellery or a painting, 

Please contact us to arrange an appointment  0777 999 5117 

We can also provide other valuations for situations such as family division and sales by private treaty or Insurance valuations 

House Clearance

Clearing a property can be an exhausting and stressful experience. We can provide valuations for auction followed by a full house clearance. It can be surprising what items are saleable and having a valuer visit the premises to list the items of value allows family members and interested parties to make decisions about what items to sell or keep. Once items have been taken or consigned for auction we are able to offer a full clearance service leaving the property empty, swept and hovered and ready for estate agents or the next occupants.
Please contact us for further information, advice or to make an appointment for a no obligation valuation.

We are open to receive goods or collect item brought  Weekdays 10 till 2 pm  


Sellers Commission is  from 0 % to 15 % of the hammer price. 
Commission rates negotiated for higher value lots. 
Our minimum commission charge is £5.00 per lot, sold, or unsold. 
Our lottage fee includes 
illustrations,porterage,world wide catalogue internet listing and photos on certain lots,pre-sale and post-sale funds notifications via post, insurance 

Payment is made to clients  21  working days after the sale date. 


Photography High value or interesting lots may be photographed free of charge and used in our advertising. 

Transport to and from the auction house can be arranged 
We have a independent team of experts who operate a carriage service. charges from £40 per hour 1 man and van or £50 per hour 2 men and van, Please ask for details.