How to sell your company's or organisation's assets by auction — a guide for owners
Why auction gets a fair price for idle assets, the stages from valuation to title transfer, and what to prepare before listing.
Idle equipment, ageing vehicles, surplus stock and unused property all lose value over time. Selling by auction turns them into cash at a price set by competition, through a documented procedure that protects the owner.
Why auction?
- A fair price: competition between serious buyers lifts the price instead of one-to-one bargaining.
- Transparency: a published procedure and a documented result — what public bodies and companies need in front of their auditors.
- Speed: a clear timetable from listing to handover.
- Less admin: the organiser handles marketing, the session and collection.
The stages with M.O Group
- Valuation and inspection: valuation experts set the fair market value of the assets.
- Preparation and documentation: checking the papers, writing the terms booklet and splitting the assets into lots.
- Specialist marketing: reaching buyers who are active in that sector.
- Running the session: a public auction or sealed envelopes opened before a committee.
- Completing the sale: collection, handover and title transfer.
Every stage in detail: how we run an auction.
What to prepare before listing
- A list of the assets, their condition and location.
- Title documents or proof of the right to sell.
- The internal approvals needed to dispose of the assets.
- Any restriction on sale or collection that must appear in the booklet.
The assets we sell
Real estate, vehicles, heavy equipment, industrial assets, movables and furniture, and scrap and surplus. Contact us to start with a valuation of your assets.
Common questions
Do we need a valuation before the auction?
Yes — the valuation underpins the starting price and listing terms, and we carry it out through valuation experts before the booklet is written.
Do you run auctions for government bodies?
Yes, we run auctions for both the government and private sectors, following the published procedures each body requires.
How long does it take to organise an auction?
It depends on the type and volume of assets and the body's procedures; we set a clear timetable at the start. Contact us for an estimate for your assets.
Want to sell assets by auction? We run it from valuation to title transfer.