by Howorth | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles
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...
by Howorth | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles
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...
by Howorth | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles
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...
by Howorth | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles
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...
by Howorth | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles
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...
