JBS Surveying

Probate valuations in London

Respectful, evidence-based date-of-death valuations for inheritance tax reporting and estate administration, by a RICS Registered Valuer.

Call Joe: 020 7088 8125

Probate valuation

from £650

Full fee, including all taxes and fees, for properties valued up to £500,000. Confirmed in writing before you instruct.

Valuer
Joe Weaver, RICS Registered Valuer
Report
Typically within 5 working days of the inspection

When you need one

  • Inheritance tax reporting

    Personal representatives need an appropriate open-market value for the property at the date of death when reporting the estate. A professional valuation provides the supporting evidence.

  • Estate administration

    Executors need a reliable figure to distribute the estate fairly between beneficiaries and to settle debts and liabilities.

  • Probate some time after the death

    We value at a historical date of death using comparable evidence from that period, which is common when an estate is administered later.

What the report covers

  • An inspection of the property, with photographs and measurements
  • Market value at the date of death, prepared to RICS Valuation – Global Standards (the Red Book)
  • Comparable evidence and the reasoning behind the figure
  • The assumptions, the valuation date and the purpose stated clearly
  • A report suitable for estate and inheritance tax reporting

How it works

  1. Quote and terms

    Tell us the address, the date of death and who is instructing. We confirm the fee, the inspection date and the report date in writing.

  2. Inspection

    Joe inspects the property. Access is usually arranged through the executor, solicitor or a family member.

  3. Evidence and report

    Comparable sales around the date of death are analysed and the report is issued, typically within 5 working days of the inspection.

Good to know

  • The valuation supports the value the personal representatives report. HMRC may review, query or negotiate any submitted value, so acceptance cannot be guaranteed.
  • If the property is later sold for much less, the sale price may become relevant evidence; ask your adviser about the rules for a loss on sale.
  • We do not give tax or legal advice; your solicitor or tax adviser deals with the return.

All fees: see fees. Other services: all valuations and all surveys.

Questions

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When is a probate valuation required?
Personal representatives must report an appropriate value for estate assets. For property, a professional date-of-death market valuation can provide evidence for inheritance-tax reporting and estate administration, particularly where the value is material or uncertain.
How quickly can you complete a probate valuation?
Valuation reports are typically issued within 5 working days of the inspection. We confirm the inspection date and report date with the quote after reviewing the required valuation date and scope.
Can the valuation support an HMRC estate return?
Yes. We can prepare an evidence-based date-of-death valuation for estate and inheritance-tax reporting. It supports the value reported by the personal representatives, but HMRC may review, query or negotiate any submitted value; automatic acceptance cannot be guaranteed.
What does the probate valuation report include?
The report records the agreed inspection and evidence, comparable-property analysis, assumptions, valuation date and our reasoned opinion of value for estate and inheritance-tax reporting.
Can you value a property retrospectively?
Yes. We can provide valuations at a historical date of death using comparable evidence from that period. This is common when probate is being administered some time after the date of death.
Do you cover all of London?
We cover London residential property, subject to the property type, location, valuation date and available evidence. We confirm suitability before accepting the instruction.

Who values your property

Every JBS valuation is carried out and signed by Joe Weaver MSc AssocRICS MRPSA, a RICS Registered Valuer, in line with RICS Valuation – Global Standards (the Red Book). You deal with him from the first call to the report.

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Get a probate valuation quote

Send the address and what the valuation is for; you get the fee and dates in writing.

Call Joe: 020 7088 8125