Asset
Sales
When assets have reached the end of their useful life, our Asset Sales team connects sellers with the right buyers.
Through auctions, private treaty sales, end-of-lease re-marketing and portfolio disposals, we help businesses realise maximum value from surplus equipment.
Why sell capital assets with Hickman Shearer?
Asset sales cover the disposal of used equipment and capital assets, connecting sellers with buyers through auction, private treaty, end-of-lease re-marketing or portfolio return programmes.
We combine pre-sale valuation advice with global marketing reach and a RICS-regulated approach to secure the best outcome for every sale, whatever form it takes. Private treaty sales suit situations where a direct, negotiated sale to a specific buyer is the right route; auctions suit assets best sold competitively to the widest possible market; end-of-lease and portfolio return programmes handle the return, re-marketing or renewal of leased asset fleets at scale.
Our in-house marketing expertise and international office network mean assets reach the buyers most likely to want them, whether that’s a single specialist machine or a multi-location portfolio.
Private Treaty Sales
Making the difference by proactively taking the asset or entity being sold, directly to those specialists that want and need it.
End of Lease Sales
Managing the lease process from asset acquisition to re-marketing, from financing, eventual disposal and even future asset acquisition.
Asset Portfolio Returns
Recognising the uniqueness of every asset portfolio, we are specialists in working with whatever variety of fleet return, regardless of their nature.
Used Equipment Sales
Recognising used equipment is diverse and often has complex factors involved is essential when effectively marketing and selling it.
FAQ's
What’s the difference between an auction sale and a private treaty sale?
An auction sells assets competitively to the widest possible market, usually within a set timeframe. A private treaty sale is a direct, negotiated sale to a specific buyer, often used where discretion, speed or a known buyer make it the better route.
Does Hickman Shearer sell single items or entire portfolios?
Both. We handle everything from single specialist assets to multi-location, multi-asset portfolios and end-of-lease fleet returns.