Appraisals

Insurance companies often require a valuation report when insuring valuable possessions against fire, theft or loss. At Vendu Dickhaut Maastricht, you can get an expert and objective valuation of your valuable household effects, art objects, antiques or jewellery.

An insurance appraisal involves determining the replacement value of your objects. This is the value required, in the event of damage or loss, to purchase an equivalent object based on type, quality, condition and age. The replacement value is often higher than the market value or expected auction proceeds, allowing you to buy a suitable alternative with the insurance amount.

When someone dies, the estate is distributed to the heirs. Who the heirs are is determined by law. In addition, the deceased may have had a will drawn up with a notary, which specifies by deed the details of the distribution.

An estate includes, among other things, the deceased's household effects. To distribute these fairly, it is important to first establish the value of the property. This is done through an objective valuation report. Based on this, the assets can be divided proportionally among the heirs. In addition, the report can be used for the inheritance declaration to the tax authorities.

If you are considering submitting goods for auction, you can have a free, no-obligation valuation carried out with us. Every Tuesday from 10 am to 4 pm, Vendu Dickhaut Maastricht organises a free valuation day. Our appraisers are happy to welcome you to our auction house by appointment. If this day is not convenient for you, please contact us to make an appointment at another time. For special items or large collections, on-site valuation is also possible.

Are you unsure whether your goods are suitable for auction or are you short of time? You can also easily make an online valuation requests. Based on some photos, our experts give a rough indication of the possible yield.

After a positive valuation, do you decide to submit your objects for one of our auctions? Our experts will of course be happy to tell you more about the submission procedure and auction fees.