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When a property forms part of an estate, Inheritance Tax (IHT) reporting often depends on one key figure: the property’s value at the date of death. Getting that number right matters—not just for tax, but for fairness between beneficiaries, smooth administration, and...

When you need a valuation that can be relied upon by third parties—such as solicitors, accountants, lenders, trustees, HMRC, or the courts—clarity and consistency matter. That’s why we provide RICS “Red Book” valuations, prepared in line with the RICS Valuation –...

You might need a property valuation whenever a decision, agreement, or legal process depends on knowing what your home is worth at a specific date. Sometimes that’s obvious—like selling or buying—but many valuations are needed for less visible reasons, such as...

HMRC ask for property valuations because property is often the largest and most subjective asset people own. Unlike cash in a bank account, a house or flat doesn’t come with an obvious “official price tag”. Two people can look at the same property and reach very...

A property valuation is important because it turns a big financial question—“what is this home actually worth?”—into something you can make decisions around. For most people, property is their largest asset, and small percentage changes in value can mean tens of...

Overhanging trees are one of the most common sources of neighbour tension because they sit at the awkward intersection of boundaries, property rights, and practical day-to-day living. Branches cross an invisible ownership line. Leaves block gutters. Roots heave...

A property valuation for court proceedings is a formal, evidence-led valuation prepared for use within a legal dispute. It is designed to do two things: provide a clear opinion of value at a specified valuation date, and stand up to scrutiny—because it may be tested...

If your neighbour is saying the fence is in the wrong place, it can feel personal very quickly—but the best way to handle it is to treat it as an evidence and process problem, not an argument. In most cases, boundary disputes begin because people rely on different...

London’s housing market goes into 2026 with cautious optimism. Activity picked up at the start of the year as mortgage pricing improved and some of the “wait-and-see” uncertainty around policy and tax changes faded. That said, most forecasters still expect London to...