IAAS Updates COVID-19 Auction Mart Guidance – January 2021
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland has updated its guidance for Scottish auction markets and their customers following the First Ministers announcement of increased restrictions on 4th January 2021. The key message from Scottish Government is to...
Read moreIAAS refreshes guidelines for attending auction marts
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland has recently released their updated guidelines for the ongoing operation of auction marts and attendance of vendors and buyers at sales from 2nd November 2020 onwards. This refreshed guidance reflects recent...
Read moreNew President for Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers
Donald Young, Group Director of United Auctions, has been appointed as the new President of the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers (IAAS). As well as 12 years on the IAAS board, he brings with him 34 years of...
Read moreUnited call on farmers to play it safe at marts as Autumn sales get underway
Farmers are being urged to strictly observe public health physical distancing guidelines as the Autumn sales in Scotland’s livestock marts get underway. The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers (IAAS), NFU Scotland (NFUS), and the Scottish Government have joined forces...
Read moreIAAS Updates Auction Market Guidelines
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland has updated its guidance for Scottish livestock auctions as more restrictions are eased during the Coronavirus pandemic. The main changes are: All sales of livestock are now permitted subject to guidance...
Read moreNo change to auction mart guidelines as Scotland moves through lockdown phases
As the Scottish Government continues to work to its route map through and out of the crisis that was updated on 29th May 2020, Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland Executive Director, Neil Wilson, has reminded all customers...
Read moreSome breeding sales to recommence under strict operating guidelines for Coronavirus
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has updated its advice to auction marts following consultation with the Scottish Government, in efforts to support firms to continue trading responsibly throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. IAAS has also confirmed...
Read moreProfessionalism praised as auctioneers and traders adapt to Covid-19 rules at marts
Auction mart executives have thanked buyers, sellers and hauliers for their response to strict measures put in place to ensure trade can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic. Customers have also praised the professionalism of staff in handling sales and...
Read moreIAAS issues updated advice to auction marts in light of lockdown status for Covid-19
Institute tightens measures to try and sustain trade during lockdown The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has updated its advice to auction marts in efforts to support firms to continue trading responsibly throughout the COVID-19 outbreak....
Read moreIAAS issues updated advice to marts to support continued trade amid coronavirus outbreak
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has recommended that its members maintain tight measures at markets – and encourage only essential attendance – as it supports firms to continue trading responsibly throughout the Covid-19 outbreak. IAAS,...
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