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Inspection valuation · Greater London and Essex
Probate and inheritance tax valuations, usually at the date of death. Our RICS Red Book reports are suitable for HMRC, executors and solicitors.
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What type of property is it?
Choose one to begin. A few quick questions, no photos needed.
What it covers
A probate property valuation for executors and solicitors in London and Essex. We explain each step in plain English.
Usually the date of death, so the estate is valued as it stood.
The figure for the inheritance tax forms, suitable for HMRC.
We work with the executors, or with their solicitor if they prefer.
Current market value if the property is to be sold.
The inspection service
We visit the home and look at its rooms, condition and features. Then we compare it with recent sales nearby.
How it works
Answer a few quick questions and we will come back to you the same day.
Get a Free QuoteAnswer a few quick questions about the home and what you need. No photos needed.
We review your details and send your quote and next steps the same day.
A RICS Registered Valuer visits at a time that suits you. We send your report and explain it.
Inspections across Greater London and Essex. A valuation is not a building survey.
Client reviews
Every review is quoted word for word, as our clients wrote it.
Google reviews“Very efficient from start to finish. I needed a valuation for probate and everything was dealt with professionally with very little hassle.”
“Needed a probate valuation at fairly short notice. The appointment was arranged quickly and the completed report arrived when promised.”
“We needed a property valued as part of dealing with my father’s estate. Communication was excellent and the process was handled sensitively and efficiently.”
“Excellent service for our probate valuation. The whole process was much easier than we expected and we were kept updated throughout.”
“We obtained an independent Right to Buy valuation as we had concerns about the landlord’s figure. The report gave us useful comparable evidence to raise with them.”
“Our housing association required an updated valuation for staircasing. The process was simple and we received the report promptly.”
Regulation and accreditation
Regulated by RICS, with no ties to estate agents or lenders. We hold professional indemnity insurance.
Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Every report signed
Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors
FAQ
It values a home in an estate, usually at the date of death. Executors use it for the inheritance tax forms and to settle the estate. The RICS Red Book report sets out the evidence behind the figure.
Usually the date of death. If the executors need a value at another date, tell us when you ask for a quote.
Our RICS Red Book reports are suitable for HMRC. The report gives the HMRC property valuation for the estate. The executors or their solicitor put it on the inheritance tax forms.
Yes. We can work with the executors or with their solicitor.
We price each inspection for the home. Answer a few quick questions and we will send your quote the same day.
No. A valuation is not a building survey. It gives the home’s market value. It does not report on the building’s condition.
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