Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Surveyors & Auctioneers in Northamptonshire
Established in 1964, Goldsmiths is a family-run firm of Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers, and Valuers based in Oundle, Northamptonshire. With over five decades of experience, we serve clients across Northamptonshire, North Bedfordshire, South Leicestershire, Rutland, South Lincolnshire, and North Cambridgeshire. Our partners, Ian and Paul Goldsmith, lead a team of RICS-registered professionals specialising in property surveys, valuations, management, and auctioneering. We maintain rigorous standards through our Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors accreditation, ensuring excellence in all services.Our purpose-built Auction Centre in Eastwood Road, Oundle, hosts regular general and antiques auctions. Backed by long-standing relationships with solicitors, accountants, and professional bodies, we combine traditional expertise with modern practices. Our teams deep local knowledge and commitment to client satisfaction have solidified our reputation as a trusted regional authority in property and auction services.
Services
Property Valuation
Property Surveys
Property Management
Auctions
Chattel Valuations
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in property and auction services.
- Our team includes RICS-registered Chartered Surveyors with specialist expertise.
- Family-run business combining traditional values with modern practices.
- We serve a wide geographic area including Northamptonshire and East Anglia.
- Our auction centre in Oundle hosts regular, well-attended sales events.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Property Valuation
Our RICS-registered valuers provide accurate property valuations for residential and commercial properties. We serve clients across Northamptonshire and surrounding regions. Our valuations meet professional standards for legal, financial, and transactional purposes.
Property Surveys
We conduct detailed property surveys including condition reports and structural assessments. Our Chartered Surveyors identify potential issues for buyers and owners. Services cover Northamptonshire and adjacent counties.
Property Management
Our team manages residential and commercial properties for landlords and owners. We handle maintenance, tenant relations, and regulatory compliance. Services extend across the East Midlands region.
Auctions
We host regular general and antiques auctions at our purpose-built Oundle auction centre. Our auctioneers facilitate sales of chattels and collectables. The business covers East Midlands and East Anglia.
Chattel Valuations
Specialist valuations for antiques, collectables, and household items. Our experts provide accurate assessments for auction or insurance purposes. Services available across Northamptonshire and surrounding areas.
People
Ian C Goldsmith
Partner
MA (Cantab), MRICS Registered Valuer. Joined family business in 1985 after working at Thomas Cook Group. Specialises in auction operations and RICS-regulated valuations.
Paul A Goldsmith
Partner
FRICS Registered Valuer. Qualified in 1988 after education at Cauldon College. Manages surveying and professional services. Holds excellent RICS valuation accreditation.
Clare Goldsmith
PA to Paul Goldsmith
Supports Paul Goldsmith with property management administration. Works closely with managed properties portfolio.
Diana Woolley
Secretary
Has worked with Goldsmiths since 1977. Provides administrative support to Paul Goldsmith in daily operations.
Susan Groom
Sales Administrator
Responsible for auction entry administration since 2013. Joined Goldsmiths in 2007, managing sale logistics from Oundle premises.
Questions
What services does Goldsmiths offer?
We provide property valuations, surveys, management, and auction services. Our RICS-registered surveyors also handle chattel valuations and property transactions.
How long has Goldsmiths been in business?
Goldsmiths has operated continuously since 1964, making us one of Northamptonshire's longest-established chartered surveying practices.
Which areas do you cover?
We serve Northamptonshire, North Bedfordshire, South Leicestershire, Rutland, South Lincolnshire, and North Cambridgeshire for property services and auctions.
Are your surveyors qualified?
All surveyors are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), with partners holding MRICS and FRICS designations.
Where are your auction rooms located?
Our purpose-built auction centre is at Eastwood Road, Oundle (PE8 4DF), hosting regular general and antiques auctions.
