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Valuation Of Property And Household Contents For Probate

May 23, 2012 By Avery Associates

Both the valuation of a property and the valuation of chattels or household contents are a requirement when winding up an estate to be able to calculate inheritance tax liabilities.

Obtaining A Probate Valuation Of Property

This valuation should be as accurate as possible and estimates should be avoided. Estate agents valuations vary dramatically and if used for submission to Inland Revenue for inheritance tax purposes can sometimes be questioned by revenue inspectors especially if the property is not being sold straight away. A challenge by inland revenue of a property valuation can result in the inland revenue instructing the district valuer, which could quite likely mean a higher valuation, more tax to pay and a penalty. In some cases the estate agent concerned may use a RICS qualified surveyor to calculate the house value and this is far more acceptable and quite unlikely to be questioned.

Experienced RICS Property Valuers

Avery Associates have an experienced team of property valuers that are members of the Royal Institute Of Chartered Surveyors. Their work is  carried out to the highest standard, providing a consistent level of accuracy, backed by legal indemnity and therefore a very wise choice when submitting a probate valuation of property. Our valuers have carried out countless property surveys for inheritance tax purposes and using our probate valuation service will eliminate the risk of investigation by the Inland Revenue. This is why we have become a popular choice by many legal professionals and solicitors who always act in the best interest for their clients, helping them to make the task of dealing with probate matters as trouble free and seamless as possible.

RICS House Contents Valuation For Probate

A much simpler process but still very important to have the valuation of chattels accurately assessed by a RICS surveyor, who will carry out the contents valuation in strict accordance with inheritance tax guidelines. This report should be formatted so as to comply with tax law. Our fine art and chattels valuers are also qualified to a high standard, each specialising in their own chosen field, so before a written probate report is sent out to the executors it is checked by our panel to ensure that the values are realistic, and reflect an open market value. Our report will be carefully prepared to ensure that the house contents or chattels are not over or undervalued and fair to all parties.

For free confidential advice and a breakdown of valuation fees call Jeffrey Avery directly on 0800 567 7769 or 0208 640 0044 

Filed Under: FAQS Tagged With: contents, inheritance tax, property

Our House Clearance Services

We provide a full house clearance and property management solution:

  • We clear hoarded houses, regardless how big or how cluttered
  • We clear all types and sizes of property, irrespective of location, or access is restricted or where parking is difficult or not available.
  • We can help avoid water damage by draining the central heating system.
  • We can secure the property and change the locks.
  • We can reinstate the gardens and maintain them whilst the property is empty.
  • We can provide 24 hour security to eliminate the risk of squatting or unlawful occupation.

As well normal house clearances we specialise in clutter clearance and we can clear a hoarded house which may contain years of accumulated possessions, or which have abnormal amounts of general household items, sometimes as a result of compulsive hoarding syndrome.

Equally we can help to clear a property where the occupants were previously unwell and unable to care for themselves or their property which sometimes results in insanitary, dangerous or just plain unpleasant conditions.

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Client Reviews

Mar 4, 2021
by Ian Corben on Avery Associates
Probate Valuation & House Clearance

A one stop shop from beginning to end for myself as a first time executor.From our first call I was confident Jeff not only understood the issues with... Read More

Thank you Ian and it was a pleasure to assist you, we know how hard this process can be trying to find different service providers can be a nightmare so we feel very happy to ease the burden by providing all the services you require from one port of call.RegardsJeffrey Avery

Mar 4, 2021
by Sarah Lennie on Avery Associates
House Clearance After Probate

I just wanted to give my feedback I have recently moved my mother from her house and had the difficult task of clearing what was left in her... Read More

Feb 1, 2021
by Sally Thompson on Avery Associates
Sensitive House Clearance

You have done an excellent job, given that you had very little time. Brenda and I do appreciate how much you have done and feel it is really kind of you... Read More

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