CHARTERHOUSE Auctioneers & Valuers, which has salerooms in Sherborne, has appointed David Greatwood as business development manager and valuer for the Salisbury, Newbury and Bournemouth areas.

"It is a natural expansion of our business, which covers the south west," said partner Richard Bromell.

"David, who will be working from Wilton, will be able to arrange free home visits and provide valuations for insurance and probate throughout Wiltshire and Hampshire."

He has a BA fine art degree and has previously worked in London and Newbury.

Mr Greatwood plans to introduce specialist sales, such as wine, to the company.