by Howorth | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles
Boundary issues have a habit of starting small—an offhand comment from a neighbour, a fence line that “doesn’t look right,” a new extension next door—and then turning into something expensive, stressful and time-consuming. Knowing when to involve a boundary surveyor...
by Howorth | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles
An independent property valuation is a professional, evidence-led opinion of what a property is worth—provided by someone who is not trying to sell you the property, win your instruction to market it, or “talk up” a figure to suit a negotiation. It’s designed to give...
by Howorth | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles
Valuing a flat is similar to valuing a house in one big way: it’s still driven by what comparable properties have actually sold for. But flats have extra moving parts—lease length, service charges, ground rent terms, building condition, management quality, and...
by Howorth | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles
A property’s condition doesn’t just influence whether buyers “like it” — it directly affects what they’re willing to pay, how quickly they’ll proceed, and how much risk they feel they’re taking on. Two homes on the same street with the same layout can be valued very...
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...
