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RICS Red Book

Probate & Inheritance Tax Valuation

An accurate, sensitively handled date-of-death valuation for probate and HMRC inheritance tax — Red Book compliant and prepared by an RICS Registered Valuer you can rely on.

A family home requiring a probate valuation
RICS Registered Valuer Red Book compliant Accepted by HMRC Discreet & prompt From £250
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A clear valuation at a difficult time

Losing someone is hard, and administering their estate brings paperwork no one looks forward to. We handle the property valuation calmly and discreetly, so it's one less thing to worry about.

  • An open-market value as at the date of death — the figure HMRC and the Probate Registry need for the estate.
  • Defensible and Red Book compliant — properly evidenced, so it stands up if HMRC reviews the estate.
  • Prompt and respectful — we arrange the inspection around the family and keep things low-key.
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Avoid HMRC problems

Why an estate-agent figure can cause trouble

It's tempting to use a free agent appraisal, but for inheritance tax that can create problems later. HMRC can challenge an inaccurate figure, and the consequences fall on the executors.

  • An agent may quote a marketing price, not a true market value
  • An under-valuation can trigger an HMRC enquiry and penalties
  • An over-valuation can mean the estate pays too much inheritance tax
  • A Red Book valuation by an RICS Registered Valuer is properly evidenced and defensible
  • If the property later sells for more, an accurate base figure protects the executors
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A defensible RICS probate valuation report
DoD
date-of-death value
What's included

A defensible report for the estate

  • A full inspection of the property
  • An open-market value as at the date of death
  • Supporting comparable evidence for HMRC
  • A formal report under section 160 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984
  • Signed by an RICS Registered Valuer
  • Issued promptly to keep the estate moving
Transparent pricing

Probate & IHT valuation

From £250

Final price depends on the size, value and location of the property.

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Good to know

Probate valuation questions, answered

What date is the property valued at?

For probate and inheritance tax, the property is valued at the open-market value as at the date of death, regardless of when the inspection takes place or when the property is eventually sold.

Will HMRC accept your valuation?

Yes. A Red Book valuation by an RICS Registered Valuer is exactly the kind of independent, evidenced figure HMRC expects for inheritance tax. It is defensible and stands up to scrutiny if the estate is reviewed.

How quickly can you provide it?

We understand timing matters when administering an estate. We usually attend within a few working days and return the completed report shortly after, so probate isn't held up.

What if there are several properties in the estate?

We can value multiple properties as part of the same instruction, each with its own date-of-death valuation and supporting evidence. Just let us know the addresses when you request a quote.

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