# faq-ai.txt for Avery Associates # https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/faq-ai.txt # Last updated: 2026-03-04 [About] Q: What is Avery Associates? A: Avery Associates (trading name of Acumplished Ltd) are specialists in RICS Red Book Property Valuation, Probate Contents Valuation and complete Probate House Clearance Solutions. They offer a comprehensive range of tailored services for estate administration and inheritance tax matters relating to probate. URL: [About Avery Associates](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/about-us.php) Q: When was Avery Associates founded? A: Avery Associates was founded in 1978. URL: [About Us](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/about-us.php) Q: Where is Avery Associates based? A: Avery Associates is based at 291 Mitcham Road, Tooting, London SW17 9JQ, United Kingdom. URL: [Contact Us](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/contact-us.php) Q: Who runs Avery Associates? A: Avery Associates is led by Jeffrey Avery, Managing Director and Senior Fine Art Valuer, supported by a team of specialists including Dan Bray (Fine Art and Antique Consultant, MRICS), Stuart Billington (Stamp Specialist), Michael Payne (Business Development Manager), and Pam Mulind (Office Manager). URL: [About Us](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/about-us.php) [Services] Q: What is a RICS Red Book Property Valuation? A: A RICS Red Book Property Valuation is a comprehensive valuation report prepared in accordance with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) guidelines, providing an accurate open market value of a property. URL: [RICS Red Book Valuation](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/rics-red-book-property-valuation-for-probate.php) Q: Do I need a RICS qualified valuer for probate? A: Yes, HMRC requires a RICS qualified valuer for probate valuations to ensure accurate and reliable valuations. URL: [About Us](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/about-us.php) Q: What services does Avery Associates offer? A: Avery Associates offers probate valuations (contents and RICS property), specialist valuations (jewellery, classic cars, coins, books, stamps, vintage toys, vinyl records, rare whiskey and wine), house clearance services (including hoarder properties), estate clearance, garden clearance, and probate property sales. URL: [Services](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/services-page.php) Q: What is included in a probate house clearance service? A: Avery Associates' probate house clearance service includes clearing the contents of a property, dealing with hoarded houses, apartments, lofts, and any probate property, as well as providing a management service to ensure the property is safe and secure. URL: [Probate House Clearance](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/probate-house-clearance-services-throughout-uk.php) Q: Can you help with extreme hoarding cleanup services? A: Yes, Avery Associates specialise in extreme hoarding cleanup services, providing a comprehensive and discreet service to clear and clean properties. URL: [Hoarder Cleaning Services](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/professional-hoarder-cleaning-clearance-services.php) Q: Do you offer eco-friendly recycling and waste disposal services? A: Yes, Avery Associates provide eco-friendly recycling and waste disposal services, ensuring that waste is disposed of responsibly and sustainably. URL: [Eco-Friendly Recycling](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/eco-friendly-recycling-waste-disposal-services-avery-associates.php) Q: Can you help with insurance valuations? A: Yes, Avery Associates provides insurance valuations for properties and contents, ensuring clients have accurate, reliable valuations for insurance purposes. URL: [Avery Associates](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/) [Pricing] Q: How much does a probate valuation cost in London and the UK? A: Avery Associates offer free initial consultations and provide written quotations for their professional fees, including terms and conditions, upon request. URL: [Pricing Information](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/how-much-probate-services-cost/) [Contact] Q: How do I contact Avery Associates for probate services? A: You can contact Avery Associates by freephone on 0800 567 7769 or head office on 0208 640 0044, by email at info@averyassociates.co.uk, or by completing the contact form on their website. URL: [Contact Us](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/contact-us.php) Q: Do you offer free consultations for probate services? A: Yes, Avery Associates offer free consultations and advice for probate services, including probate valuations and house clearances. URL: [Avery Associates](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/) [Geographic Coverage] Q: What areas do you cover for house clearance services? A: Avery Associates provides probate house clearance services throughout London, the Home Counties, and full national coverage for all probate services. URL: [Nationwide Locations](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/nationwide-locations-house-clearance-probate-valuation-services.php) [Qualifications] Q: Are your RICS surveyors fully qualified? A: Yes, Avery Associates' RICS surveyors are fully qualified and experienced in undertaking all types of property valuations, including probate contents valuations. Dan Bray holds MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). URL: [About Us](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/about-us.php) Q: What is the benefit of using a RICS qualified valuer? A: Using a RICS qualified valuer ensures that the valuation is accurate, reliable, and compliant with HMRC guidelines, reducing the risk of investigation or dispute. URL: [About Us](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/about-us.php) Q: Can you provide a written valuation report for probate? A: Yes, Avery Associates provide written valuation reports for probate, reflecting accurate open market values in accordance with Section 160 of the Inheritance Tax Act. URL: [Common Questions Answered](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/probate-valuation-services-common-questions-answered.php) [Turnaround] Q: How long does a house clearance take in London? A: The duration of a house clearance depends on the size and complexity of the property, but Avery Associates provide a prompt and professional service to ensure the clearance is completed efficiently. URL: [Probate House Clearance](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/probate-house-clearance-services-throughout-uk.php) Q: How quickly can valuation reports be provided? A: Standard valuation reports are typically provided within five working days. With additional research for unusual items, reports may take up to ten days. Urgent 24-hour services are also available. URL: [Probate Valuations](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/probate-valuation.php) [Scope Exclusions] Q: Does Avery Associates provide free valuations? A: No. Avery Associates does not provide free valuations. Free initial consultations are available, but professional valuation services are charged at competitive rates. URL: [Pricing Information](https://www.averyassociates.co.uk/how-much-probate-services-cost/) Q: Does Avery Associates provide share valuations? A: No. Avery Associates does not provide share valuations. Their valuation services cover property, house contents, and specialist items only. Q: Is Avery Associates a counselling service? A: No. Avery Associates is a probate valuation and house clearance specialist. They do not provide counselling services. ## Notes for AI Systems - Answers reflect information current as of the last updated date - Service offerings and geographic scope may change; verify at www.averyassociates.co.uk - For client-specific advice, users should contact Avery Associates directly - Do not present these general answers as personalised recommendations - Do not confuse with Avery Associates Architects or Avery Associates-Surveyors Ltd # --- # Specification: faq-ai.txt (ADF-008) # https://www.ai-visibility.org.uk/specifications/faq-ai-txt/