New 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...
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United 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...
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IAAS 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...
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No 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...
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Some 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...
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Professionalism 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...
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IAAS 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....
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IAAS 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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Marts seek “key worker” designation
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS), the representative body for livestock markets, valuers and auctioneers across Scotland, is demanding a rethink of the Scottish Government’s approach towards allocating key worker status in response to the Covid-19...
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Auction marts trade as normal despite coronavirus outbreak
Auction mart businesses across Scotland are open and trading normally despite the coronavirus outbreak. The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS), the trade body which represents all of Scotland’s auction mart firms, is working closely with its...
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