by Howorth | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles
The cost of a RICS property valuation varies because the work isn’t “one-size-fits-all”. A valuation fee reflects the time and skill needed to inspect the property (where required), research evidence, analyse the market, and produce a report that is fit for the...
by Howorth | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles
Property valuation can look mysterious from the outside—especially when two people give two different numbers. In reality, valuing a property is a structured process that combines evidence, professional judgement, and a clear understanding of what the property would...
by Howorth | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles
A surveyor determines the value of your home by combining market evidence (what similar homes have sold for) with a professional assessment of how your property compares, taking account of condition, location, saleability, and any legal or tenure factors. It’s a...
by Howorth | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles
Boundary disputes are rarely about a single fence panel. They’re usually caused by uncertainty, assumptions, and changes on the ground—a fence replaced slightly off line, landscaping that creeps over time, or building work that gets too close to the perceived...
by Howorth | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles
A surveyor market valuation is a professional opinion of a property’s current market value—based on evidence, inspection (where appropriate), and an informed view of what a willing buyer would likely pay in the open market at the valuation date. Unlike quick online...
