Property Valuation Specialists
Valuation Halo provides a comprehensive range of RICS residential property valuation services.
We specialise in residential property valuations; all of our services are provided by RICS Registered Valuers (regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
Our residential property valuations services start from £60.
Whatever your valuation requirements please contact us.
Brief guide to RICS Residential Property Valuations
Simply put, a RICS valuation provides an accurate assessment of the value of a property based on a range of factors including what a buyer is willing to pay and what a seller is willing to accept independently in an ‘arm’s length transaction’.
It is important to understand the different methods and aims between a RICS valuation and an estate agents valuation.
RICS Valuation
A RICS valuer will complete a valuation based on criteria as outlined in the ‘Red Book’ which is a RICS publication providing guidance and rules for completing a valuation.
The valuer has to comply with strict criteria set out by the RICS. This includes adhering to professional, technical, unbiased and ethical standards. There is ongoing accountability that RICS valuer has to the professional body.
Estate Agents Valuation
An estate agent will prepare a valuation of a property based on the perceived current market activity with the aim of transacting the property, normally to maximise the return for the seller.
What does a RICS valuation involve?
When undertaking a valuation, the RICS valuer will consider a range of factors in arriving at the figure including (but not limited to):
- Location, style, layout and adjacent activities of the property.
- The general overall structural condition and any significant defects.
- Type of construction.
- Alterations and extensions to the structure.
- Adherence with lenders criteria (this varies slightly from lender to lender).
- Recent comparable sales in the area indicating market activity.
A valuation has a limited lifespan due to the changing nature of the market and therefore once completed the valuation is normally valid for a period of three months. This can be extended by the valuer within set criteria.
What type of Valuation do you need?
General Services
Help to Buy (HTB) Valuation
The UK Government HTB scheme is a popular method of helping buyers purchase property.
If you are looking to Sell your property or Redeem or Staircase your loan we can provide a valuation based on Target requirements.
Our RICS valuer will visit the property and prepare a compliant report with the relevant comparable evidence for you to submit.
From: £200 (including VAT)
Shared Ownership Valuation
If you have purchased a property thought shared equity scheme, normally a housing association, upon sale of the property or repayment of the loan it is important to obtain an independent valuation from valuation surveyor.
Further to an inspection and review of the structural condition of the property our valuation surveyors will provide a market figure.
From: £200 (including VAT)
Buying or Selling a Property
Are you Buying or Selling a property?
Our valuers can provide a current value of a property to ensure the value is reflective of the current marketplace.
We will consider factors which may influence lenders and future purchasers and provide advice to you pre purchase.
From: £150 (including VAT)
Mortgage Valuation
We provide a full range of mortgage valuation services for high street lenders and specialist lenders on all styles and values of property.
Our valuers are armed with significant local market knowledge and are fully equipped with the latest industry technology.
From: £160 (including VAT)
Desktop Valuation
A desktop valuation provides a remote overview of the value of the property without the need for a physical inspection.
These are cost effective valuations which can provide you with a reasonable expectation of value.
We are specialists in providing short form desktop valuations which provide a market value based on normal determining factors and allow you to know the valuation for the property.
We have developed leading market leading software to ensure the process complies with required standards.
Desktop valuations are not suitable for all types and styles of property therefore a pre valuation a consultation is undertaken.
From: £80 (including VAT)
Reinstatement Cost
Your building insurance provider will require a rebuild cost for your property, commonly known as a Reinstatement Cost.
We can provide a figure based on the cost of completely rebuilding the property which you can provide to your insurance provider.
From: £90 (including VAT)
Tax and Legal Services
Matrimonial Valuation
A matrimonial valuation includes the market value of the property which is then used to decide how the asset is divided between the parties involved in divorce proceedings.
The valuation provides a fixed value for the property based on condition and market activity.
Our valuers can act either jointly between both parties or individually for either party.
From: £250 (including VAT)
Probate Valuation
A probate valuation provides a value of the property asset upon the date of death to ensure the market value of the property is correctly assessed for probate purposes.
An inspection of the property is undertaken by one of our valuers and a valuation prepared based on market activity and condition at the date of death.
From: £250 (including VAT)
Charities Act Valuation
Defined within the charities act 2011, a charity must seek a valuation from a registered valuer prior to buying, selling, or renting land and buildings.
The valuation is prepared by one of our valuers following an inspection to ensure the property is being transacted at a market value. Our team can provide a market valuation based on the charities act requirements.
From: £250 (including VAT)
Capital Gains Tax Valuation
Calculating capital gains tax, the valuation is backdated based on your requirements and provides a value historically for the property and a current market value further to an inspection.
When calculating capital gains tax on a property asset it is important to confirm the value of the property from the date of original sale.
Our experienced valuers provide retrospective valuation figures using a range of comprehensive data and comparable evidence cross referenced with historic valuation figures.
From: £200 (including VAT)
Right to Buy Valuation
Obtaining an independent valuation figure for your property is important when purchasing through the Right to Buy scheme.
The valuation helps you to establish if the landlord’s valuation is fair and accurate and our reports can be used to challenge the offer if required.
From: £200 (including VAT)
Expert Witness Valuation
A valuation prepared for expert witness purposes is undertaken in specific circumstances to resolve a dispute.
Our valuers can undertake a valuation based on a specific brief and act for you at each stage through to representation in legal proceedings.
From: Due to the specific nature of an Expert Witness Valuation, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
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Private Clients
Do you require a property valuation? Contact us directly with the type of valuation you require and one of our valuers will contact you to confirm details and provide availability and cost.
Corporate partners
We have established links with corporate partners. Please use the following link to contact us if you are looking to develop a corporate partnership with Valuation Halo.
Valuers
Are you an experienced Chartered Surveyor who is VRS qualified? If so and you would like to explore a partnership with Valuation Halo please use the following link to contact us.