Frequently Asked Questions

A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) will be added and administered on an ongoing basis.  Please provide Shelley Brown, NAVA Coordinator, with any suggestions regarding FAQ's.  Please contact Shelley on 01926 417 774 or email info@nava.org.uk 

• How do I become a Member of NAVA?

  Please see the below links which provide information on the current qualifications: Technical Award in Real Property Auctioneering and the Foundation Degree course delivered by University of Wolverhampton.

  http://www.nfopp.co.uk/qualifications/default.asp?id=14.

  http://courses.wlv.ac.uk/Course.asp?id=12545&type=1

  It is anticipated that we will be able to offer a new qualification as a Technical Award which will cover chattels type auctioneering, We hope to be in a position to offer this qualification in 2009 however this has yet to be confirmed.  In the meantime, we can consider applications through an interview process subject to experience in this area of auctioneering. 

  Upon successful completion of either of the above qualifications, you would be eligible to apply for membership with NAVA. 

   

• What are the benefits of Joining NAVA?

  Features and Benefits of NAVA Membership

  Members can use designatory letters depending upon their grade of membership, displaying to your clients that you belong to NAVA.

  Property Live Website – Firms with a Principal, Partner or Director as a member, can upload properties from each of their offices, for FREE. This means you can have your own dedicated property search site with which to attract clients.

  Professional development courses - substantial discounts on NAVA courses

  Free legal advice - members can access free legal advice through our free law lines

  Weekly email and magazines - keeps in touch with members and ensures they are kept up to date with what is going on in the industry through our weekly email, “latest news” updates, “The Gavel” and articles in relevant publications.

  Networking opportunities - Members have excellent networking opportunities by attending local branch meetings. These will also up keep you up to date with local and national NAVA activities

  Find an NAVA agent - the facility for the public to identify NAVA members. This will help market your company to the public Credibility - demonstrate your integrity as a reputable professional through membership of NAVA.

• What are the benefits of using a member of NAVA?

  NAVA is a reputable regulatory body and as such requires all members to adhere to Rules of Conduct together with maintaining a high standard of professionalism. 

   

• I'm trying to find an Auctioneer dealing in Antiques in York?

  You can enter details on the NAVA website under "Find an Auctioneer/Valuer"

  By entering "Yorkshire" in the Area or Postcode field, you will thereafter be presented with a list of Auctioneers/Valuers iwithin a 25 mile area.  Details of members listed will provide "specialist activities" for example "Fine Art Antiques"